Incentives
To kickstart the economy the government have redesigned some of the incentives available.
The most appealing is an incentive of 110% for certain works done on … Read more
Holiday rentals – the new law
Short term lets – the code to combat evasion. A synopsis of an article in Repubblica on 26 June 2019
Short term lets – holiday … Read more
Do’s and Don’ts When Buying a Property
Dont be rushed or pressured into signing a compromesso or proposta di acquisto. These are important documents and shouldn’t be taken lightly. The compromesso is … Read more
Tax credits and Incentives 2017
BONUSES and DETRACTIONS for 2017
Ecobonus 2017
This will allow you to get tax credits for up to 65% of the expenses … Read more
Purchase Taxes
Given that Italian law changes with alarming regularity, it’s worth knowing the current taxes applicable on property purchases, as many sites are out of date.
Notary payments
There’s been a tweak in the law about notary payments. Whereas you used to give the notaio a single payment and he would … Read more
Notary deposit
The seller and/or the buyer can now ask for the balance of the sale paid at act, is deposited with the notary until the … Read more
A house for 1 euro
A house for 1 euro
The latest Sicilian comune to offer houses for 1 euro is Sambuca, a hill town above Agrigento.
It’s an inviting … Read more
Buying Off Plan
All change from 16 March if you are planning to buy a property off plan. You will now need a compromesso (preferably done by a … Read more