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The 3 Biggest Mistakes American Buyers Make in Italy
After the reciprocity question, these are the three things that cause the most trouble for US buyers of Italian property.
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Codice Fiscale in 5 Minutes: What It Is and How to Get One From the US
You can’t buy property, open a utility account, or sign most contracts in Italy without one. Here’s the quick version.
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Power of Attorney 101: Buying Property in Italy Without Flying Over
You don’t have to be in Italy to buy property there. Here’s how a power of attorney lets your lawyer sign on your behalf.
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Buying a Tuscan Farmhouse? Watch Out for Prelazione Agraria
If the property includes agricultural land, neighboring farmers may have a legal right to buy it before you do. Here’s how that works.
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5 Red Flags to Check Before You Sign a Compromesso in Italy
Five things a lawyer checks before you sign the preliminary contract on an Italian property — skip them and you could inherit someone else’s problem.
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Buying Property in Italy as an American: The Legal Process Explained
A clear, practical guide to the legal process Americans go through when buying property in Italy: reciprocity rules, codice fiscale, compromesso, rogito, buying remotely with a power of attorney, and typical taxes and costs.