CONTENTS

1) Introduction

▪ Author’s presentation

▪ Purpose of the book

▪ Cultural and legal differences between buying a house in Italy and in other countries

2)    Why Buy in Italy

▪ Typical motivations of foreign buyers

▪ Most popular areas with pros and cons

▪ Market trends

3)    Where to Find Real Estate Listings

▪ Difference between agencies, private sellers, auctions

▪ Italian real estate websites

▪ How to evaluate listings

4)    The Professionals Involved

▪ Independent technician (engineer, architect, surveyor)

▪ Real estate agent: what they do and what they don’t do

▪ Notary: role, limits, costs

▪ Lawyer: when it is really necessary

▪ Accountant: when needed

▪ Differences between Italy and common law countries

5)    Preliminary Steps and Things to Know Before Buying

▪ Obtaining an Italian tax code (codice fiscale)

▪ Opening an Italian bank account (pros and cons)

▪ Power of attorney and remote signing

6)    First Contacts and Property Viewing

▪ How to contact an agency or seller

▪ How to organize an effective property visit

▪ Checklist of questions to ask

7)    Onsite Physical Inspections

▪ Structure

▪ Systems and installations

▪ Drainage

▪ Roof

▪ Cracks

▪ Mold

8)    Document Checks to Be Done

▪ What the technician checks vs. what the agent and notary do not check

▪ Land registry and cadastral compliance

▪ Building and urban planning compliance (municipal permits)

▪ Legal ownership and absence of mortgages, debts, bankruptcies, easements

▪ Technical and energy certifications

▪ Condominium situation

▪ Buying from a company vs. a private seller

9)    Types of Purchase Contracts

▪ The final contract (deed)

▪ The preliminary contract

▪ The purchase offer

10)                       Taxes and Purchase Costs

▪ Main property purchase taxes

▪ Practical calculation examples

▪ Other related costs (notary, real estate agent, independent technician, interpreter)

11)                       The Purchase Offer

▪ When and why to make it

▪ Pros and cons of the purchase offer

12)                       Buying with a Mortgage

▪ Purchase with bank financing

▪ Differences for foreigners

13)                       The Day of the Final Contract

▪ What happens at the notary’s office

▪ Payments (Italian vs. foreign account)

▪ Mandatory translator

14)                       What to Do Right After the Purchase

▪ Utilities

▪ Italian property tax (IMU)

▪ Waste tax

▪ Condominium management

15)                       Renovating in Italy

▪ Permits, timelines, bureaucratic process

▪ Design, site management, typical costs

▪ Possibility of a swimming pool, extensions, historical restrictions

16)                       Generating Income from the Property

▪ Short-term rentals (Airbnb, holiday homes)

▪ Long-term rentals

▪ Basic tax rules

17)                       Case Studies and Real Scenarios

▪ Case A: purchase of an apartment in the city

▪ Case B: purchase of a rustic property to renovate

▪ Case C: purchase of a villa with pool in Tuscany

18)                       Final Glossary

▪ Italian technical terms with English explanation