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🇬🇧 Unregulated construction remains one of the most underestimated structural risks for anyone investing or relocating to Southern Italy 🏡 ⚠️ Recent data from Cresme and Istat (Bes 2024 Report) show that for every 100 authorized buildings, Campania for example counts 50.2 illegal constructions — with similarly high levels in Basilicata, Calabria and Sicily. In Northern Italy the issue is marginal, but in the South it remains a persistent challenge.  🔎 🏘️ This is why it i

Many Dutch and Belgian buyers are surprised to hear Italian real-estate agents are neutral intermediaries, not exclusive buyer’s agents. In Italy, they work for both sides. And yes, both parties pay commission, usually 3–5% upper side or a minimum of €4,000–€5,000 💸. 🔎 Only agents with an official Italian licence may legally charge commission. Many foreign and Italian “property finders” do not have one. ✔️ What Italian agents do:  • connect buyer and seller  • facilitate ne

🔑 Rent to Buy contract in Italy ('Affitto con Riscatto')🏡➡️🔑: a flexible way to live in a property now and decide later whether to purchase it - allowing a future buyer to move into a property immediately while postponing the final purchase.  How are the monthly payments structured? 💶  ✅ one part as regular rent portion ✅ one part as a future down payment portion which is then deducted from the final sale price. At the end of the agreed term — often up to 10 years — the t

Many foreign buyers underestimate how legally binding it is. Here’s what you really need to know: 🔹 What is the ‘Compromesso’? ➜ It’s the preliminary purchase agreement ('Contratto Preliminare di Compravendita'). Once both parties sign, they are legally obliged to complete the purchase.  🔹 Is it binding? ➜ Yes. The ‘Compromesso’ has legal consequences under the Italian Civil Code (Art. 1351, 1385 and 2932). Backing out may result in losing your down payment (‘Caparra confir

Starting January 2026, Italy launches a groundbreaking policy to attract talent and support local communities: companies will pay zero social security contributions when hiring (or retaining) remote workers who relocate to mountain towns under 5,000 inhabitants. ✅ Up to €8,000/year in full contribution exemption (2026-2027) ✅ Reduced rates until 2030 ✅ For employees under 41 with permanent contracts This is more than just a tax break. It’s a strategy to:  • Counter depopulati

Het lijkt misschien de eenvoudigste en meest logische eerste stap, maar in de praktijk kan het aanvragen ervan behoorlijk ingewikkeld worden — en voor buitenlanders is dat vaak ook zo. Het Italiaanse persoonlijke fiscale identificatienummer (Codice Fiscale) is een van de meest gestelde vragen onder buitenlandse burgers. Het is onmisbaar om een bankrekening te openen, een huurcontract te ondertekenen en te registreren bij de Italiaanse Belastingdienst (Agenzia delle Entrate),

💰 Property Affordability Despite moderate price increases of 2.7% in 2024, Italy remains more affordable than many other Mediterranean hotspots. Prices, however, vary: premium areas such as the Northeast exceed €5,000/m², while rural regions stay around €1,500–€2,500/m². The national average is about €2,400/m² (Banca d’Italia), offering both value and growth potential. 📊 Price Variation & Investment Potential The diversity in property prices makes Sardinia attractive to a w

Good news for tourism in Sardinia! The Alghero region has seen a remarkable 15% increase in tourism. 🌍 It's expected to grow even more, and this is just the beginning. 🚀 A Promising Outlook for Tourism in Sardinia According to official figures from the Regione Sardegna, there is a significant boost in tourism expected for 2024 compared to last year. 📍 Alghero has emerged as the most visited city in Sardinia, and this upward trend is crucial for various reasons. Importance

Sardinia enjoys an exceptional Mediterranean climate. Temperatures are mild all year round. The local population is very welcoming, and you will certainly feel at home there. Did you know that Cagliari (the capital city with an international airport) was ranked in 2025 as the Italian city with the best climate and the highest number of sunshine hours? Life on the island follows a relaxed rhythm, surrounded by unspoiled nature that gives you the chance to explore vast stretche

Sardinia is a beautiful island in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea. Given the enormous size of the island, it offers countless opportunities for purchasing real estate. Although there are top locations with very high prices ('Costa Smeralda'), there are numerous regions where buying an apartment or villa can certainly be a good investment. Main Strong points are: the lower prices compared to other well-known Italian destinations, such as Lago di Como, Costiera Amalfitana