All you need to know to buy or sell a property in Italy
Moving from the heart Oklahoma to the breathtaking shores of Lake Como is a dream for many—but making that dream a reality involves navigating Italy’s complex bureaucracy and visa process. Our client and now friend, Robert Glass, a well known lawyer in the United States, was kind enough to share his detailed, firsthand experience tackling the intricate steps required to secure his visa and residency in Italy.
Scopri di piùThe flat tax acts as a powerful gateway for buyers to relocate or spend substantial time in Italy, encouraging thoughtful, long-term residency rather than mere vacation ownership.Lake Como stands out as the perfect destination, blending an exclusive lifestyle with the “soft landing” many high-net-worth individuals seek when transitioning to Italy.
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Vi er begeistret for å kunngjøre at teamet fra Lakeside Real Estate nettopp har landet i Bergen! På denne reisen ønsker vi å fordype oss i den fantastiske skjønnheten i deres land for enda bedre å forstå den unike forbindelsen mellom Norge og vår elskede Comosjø.
Scopri di piùIn 2025, the Budget Law introduced significant changes to housing bonuses, reducing some benefits while extending others. Published in the Official Gazette on December 31, 2024, the legislation marks a key evolution in tax deductions for housing, with a focus on primary residences. Here is a concise overview of the main updates.
Scopri di piùSignificant updates to the Italian Civil Code on inheritance and real estate donations have been introduced through the 2024 Legge di Bilancio.
Scopri di piùIn 2023, the trend in property renovations is moving towards sustainability, technology, and convenience.
Keeping our eyes out, we can certainly underline the most popular trends when it comes to renovation.
In 2023, the Lake Como property market continues to thrive, attracting both local and international buyers.
For this year “on the way”, we do not foresee any real estate crisis or stalemate situations. Despite general increases in the banking sector, interest rates are still at attractive levels, especially when compared to rates found in some countries abroad.
Scopri di piùIn all the mess brought about by COVID-19, how has Lake Como property market reacted? Has it survived? Well, to be precise, it has flourished even further. Read our latest Lake Como Market Report 2019-2021.
Scopri di piùTaking for granted that you’ll always need an Italian technician by your side to face all the steps of the renovation, in this article we want to give you the big picture of the whole renovation process, disclosing which works will need the practices of Cila, SCIA or Building Permit… and which ones the last step of the permission from Soprintendenza office in Milano.
Scopri di più2021: time to restart, time to invest in Lake Como properties! We’ve summarized for you 10 of the FAQs international clients are asking us about Lake Como property market.
As 2020 draws to a close, here’s a look at the year that was in real estate here at Lake Como, Italy - and a preview of what to keep an eye on in 2021 according to our Managing Director Sara Zanotta.
Scopri di piùAfter signing the Notary Deed, the new owner still has to complete a series of little and quick procedures concerning the purchase of his/her new home. We assist all our clients in the whole journey!
There are 3 basic and crucial things you must know about Notary Deeds in Italy: they are public deeds, they are charged to the buyer, and they must contain a precise list of details.
Scopri di piùImportant things to look at when house-hunting in Italy: a practical guide not to waste your time.
Discover how to define the commercial surface of a property in Italy, and how to calculate it during the property evaluation.
Scopri di piùWhat is considered to be a second home? What’s the difference with a primary residence? Let’s dig further into this important topic when it comes to buying a property in Italy.
Scopri di piùHome Staging is not fundamental to sell a property, but could be crucial to sell it FASTER. Enjoy these 9 tricks to stage your property successfully!
Scopri di piùOnly fully licensed real estate agents can work in that business. However, in Italy you could come across bad dudes who pass off as agents.
Scopri di piùDiscover how to calculate - step by step -all closing costs on top of property price
Scopri di piùWho can do a technical survey? Is it mandatory? How many types of survey exist in Italy? All that you need to know.
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