Buying a home in Italy is straightforward once you know the steps. This guide explains the process, the taxes and the paperwork for international buyers on the Riviera dei Fiori.
Who can buy
EU citizens buy freely. Non-EU citizens can buy under a reciprocity principle that covers most countries. In practice you will need an Italian tax code (codice fiscale) and, usually, an Italian bank account — both quick to arrange, and we help you with them.
The process, step by step
After an accepted offer comes the preliminary contract (compromesso), with a deposit, and then the final deed (rogito) before an Italian notaio, a public officer who guarantees the transaction. Much can be done remotely, and the deed can be signed by power of attorney.
Taxes and costs
Buyers pay registration tax (or VAT on new builds), cadastral and mortgage taxes, and notary fees; rates differ between first and second home. Exact figures are set by the notaio. This is where good local guidance saves money and time.
Why the Riviera dei Fiori
Mild winters, the sea, the French border a few minutes away, and prices below the nearby Côte d’Azur. See what homes cost on the Sanremo prices page, and the towns we cover on the Riviera hub.
Informational overview; for your specific case the notaio and qualified professionals are the reference.
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