Buying a home in Sanremo.

Buying a home in Sanremo is a good investment in life and capital, done with method. This guide lines up everything that matters and points you to the right deep-dives.

Why buy in Sanremo and on the Riviera dei Fiori

Mild climate all year, the sea, France and the Côte d’Azur minutes away, and prices below the nearby French coast. It makes the Riviera dei Fiori a favourite for first and second homes. The market is alive: 1,339 sales in Sanremo in 2025, almost four deeds a day.

How much a home costs

Values vary greatly by area: from the centre to the seafront villas, from the hills to the panoramic hamlets. The prices page lines up official OMI values, portal asking prices and real prices, area by area.

The purchase process, step by step

After finding the property: the purchase offer (with a deposit), then the preliminary contract and finally the deed before the notary, who guarantees the transaction. If needed, much is handled remotely and the deed can be signed by power of attorney.

Mortgage and costs

Beyond the price, the buyer pays taxes (registration or VAT, cadastral, mortgage), the notary’s fee and possibly the agency fee. Rates differ between first and second home. If you buy with a mortgage, the bank appoints a surveyor: buying at a correct price is in your interest too.

First home, second home, investment

First-home relief lowers taxes if the property becomes your residence; the second home follows different rules. If you buy to earn income, read the guide to investing in property on the Riviera.

Buying from abroad

Many buyers here live elsewhere. If you buy from abroad, the guide buying property in Italy as a foreigner explains reciprocity, tax code, taxes and power of attorney.

How we help you buy

We can search for the right property on your behalf: tell us area, budget and type, and we filter the market for you, including opportunities not yet listed. We follow you from search to negotiation to the deed. Tell us what you’re looking for.