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- Selling a Luxury Property in Italy to International Buyers Most buyers of a high-end property in Tuscany come from abroad. Who they are, where they look, what they expect, and how to set the right sale price.
- Italy's Flat Tax for New Residents (2026) Italy's flat tax lets new residents settle foreign income for a fixed annual sum. The figures, who it suits, and how it differs from a residence visa.
- Where to Buy Property in Tuscany: Areas Compared Where to buy in Tuscany: Chianti, Val d'Orcia, Maremma, Versilia, Lucca, Florence and San Gimignano compared by price per square metre and lifestyle fit.
- Buyer's Agent in Tuscany: How It Works A buyer's agent in Tuscany: a neutral agent paid by both sides, or one on a buyer's mandate who represents you alone. How each works and how to choose.
- Estate Agent Commission Italy: Who Pays In Italy both buyer and seller pay the agent's commission, unlike the UK or US. When it falls due, how VAT applies and what buyers should budget for.
- Italian Property Law for Foreign Buyers (2026) How ownership, contracts and the notary's role work under Italian law — who represents you, when an offer becomes binding, and how it differs from home.
- Compromesso: Italy's Preliminary Contract That Already Binds The compromesso is where the Italian sale becomes binding, before the notary. Caparra vs. acconto, due diligence timing, and how trascrizione protects you.
- Selling Property in Italy: Process, Costs, Taxes (2026) Selling a property in Italy: valuation, marketing to international buyers, the notary process and capital gains tax. A licensed agent's guide for non-residents.
- Elective Residence Visa Italy and Flat Tax The Elective Residence Visa for Italy: income thresholds, the application process, the 300,000 EUR flat tax and the Investor Visa. A guide for non-EU buyers.
- Inheriting Property in Italy: Law and Tax Inheriting or passing on Italian property: succession law, forced heirship, the 2026 tax reform and estate planning with usufruct. A guide for owners.
- Short-Term Rentals Tuscany: CIN and Rules Holiday rentals in Tuscany 2026: the CIN requirement, the new regional short-let law, Cedolare secca, SCIA and safety rules. What owners need to know.
- Buying Property in Italy: Step-by-Step for Foreign Buyers Proposta, compromesso, rogito: what each stage commits you to, who checks what, and why the binding moment comes earlier than most foreign buyers expect.
- Buying a New Build in Tuscany: Process New-build villas in Tuscany from €800,000. Energy class A+, developer guarantees, buying process and risks for international buyers.
- City Apartment Tuscany: Florence, Lucca, Siena City apartments in Florence from €4,500/m², Lucca from €2,800/m². Heritage rules, condominio, rental regulations and transaction costs.
- Buying a Podere: Farmstead and Land in Tuscany Poderi in Tuscany from €500,000 to €3M+. Agricultural estates with olive groves, vineyards, agriturismo potential. Legal framework and tax advantages.
- Buying a Casale in Tuscany: Costs and Permits Tuscan farmhouses from €200,000 unrenovated to €1.8M turnkey. Renovation costs €1,500-3,000/m², permits, and pitfalls for foreign buyers.
- Buying a Villa in Tuscany: Prices and Types Villas in Tuscany from €400,000 to €5M+. Designer new builds, restored historic villas, vineyard estates. Prices by region and buying process.
- Buying an Agriturismo in Tuscany: Licences Buying an agriturismo in Tuscany: the framework law, SCIA, the principalità requirement, prices and tax benefits. A field guide by Andrej Avi.
- Versilia & Forte dei Marmi: Buying Property Versilia: Forte dei Marmi 10,000-22,000 EUR/m² (Roma Imperiale to 40,000), Viareggio 4,500-6,500, Pietrasanta 2,900-8,600. Coastal lifestyle, property types, municipalities, seasonal patterns.
- Maremma: Buying Property in Tuscany Maremma Toscana: Argentario 11,500-18,000 EUR/m², hinterland 1,500-3,500. Coast vs inland, municipalities, property types, lifestyle.
- San Gimignano & Volterra: Buying Property San Gimignano: old town 3,000-5,000 EUR/m², countryside 2,000-3,500. Volterra 1,500-3,000. UNESCO, property types, lifestyle.
- Lucca & Garfagnana: Buying Property Lucca old town from 3,600 EUR/m², Colline Lucchesi up to 4,500, Garfagnana from 800. Prices, areas, and property types compared. Market 2026.
- Florence & Fiesole: Palazzo Apartments and Hill Villas Florence: old town 5,300-15,000 EUR/m², Fiesole 4,000-8,000. Neighbourhoods, property types, rental rules and lifestyle. 2026 market data by Andrej Avi.
- Val d'Orcia: Prices and UNESCO Protection Val d'Orcia: noticeably cheaper than Chianti. Pienza 2,982 EUR/m², Montalcino 2,347, Radicofani 1,468. UNESCO protection, property types, lifestyle.
- Buying Property in Chianti: Prices and Areas Renovated Casale in Chianti: 3,500-5,500 EUR/m². Unrenovated: 1,000-2,000. Prices by municipality, buyer profiles, seasonal patterns, lifestyle.
- Tuscany Property Prices 2026: What Each Region Actually Costs Chianti farmhouses 3,500–5,500 EUR/m², Val d'Orcia lower, Forte dei Marmi to 22,000 EUR/m². A region-by-region price breakdown with the buyer profile behind each.
- Renting Out Property in Tuscany: Rules and Tax Short-term rental in Tuscany 2026: CIN registration, cedolare secca 21/26%, commercial threshold at three units. What international owners need to know before the first guest arrives.
- Renovating in Tuscany: Costs and Permits Renovation costs in Tuscany, Soprintendenza permits, heritage restrictions, and tax bonuses 2026. Practical field guide by Andrej Avi.
- Due Diligence When Buying Property in Italy Due diligence when buying property in Italy: what the technical and legal checks cost, what the notary verifies and what he does not.
- Mortgage in Italy as a Non-Resident Italian mortgage for non-residents: 50-60% LTV, which banks, interest rates, required documents. Practical guide by Andrej Avi, agent in Tuscany (2026).
- Codice Fiscale and Bank Account in Italy: Do This First No codice fiscale, no offer. How to get your Italian tax number in minutes, open a bank account as a non-resident, and avoid the delay that loses deals.
- The Notary in Italian Property Purchases The notary in Italian property purchases: state officer, 20-year title check, costs 1-2.5%, process explained. Practical guide by Andrej Avi, Tuscany agent.
- Taxes When Buying Property in Italy: 2-9% on Cadastral Value 9% on cadastral value or 22% VAT on the full price: why the same house can carry a six-figure tax difference depending on who sells it. Rates, examples, 2026.
- What Even Experienced Buyers Underestimate When Buying Property in Italy Buying property in Italy: the eight assumptions that lead even experienced international buyers to costly mistakes, and how to avoid them.
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