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Investment Advisory for Property in Italy
Location analysis, yield calculation and due diligence for the buyer, done before you buy.
Property Search and Due Diligence
Agriturismi, boutique hotels, holiday villas and farm estates in the upper segment. I search across the open market, my network and direct owner contacts, including properties that are not publicly listed.
Before any offer, a lawyer and a surveyor (geometra) check the property legally and technically: ownership, planning compliance, encumbrances and any heritage or landscape restrictions. For properties with an agriturismo licence, the operating permit is checked too.
Net yield sits well below gross once platform fees, management and maintenance are accounted for. That calculation needs to happen before you buy, not after.
Services in Detail
Location Analysis
Seasonal pattern, nightly rates and occupancy of comparable properties in the area. Based on market data and conversations with local operators.
Yield Calculation
Income from realistic seasonal occupancy, less platform and management fees, maintenance, insurance and property tax. The result: net yield before tax.
Tax Structuring
Short-term letting in Italy is taxed at a flat rate (Cedolare secca); commercial structures follow the income-tax scale. Tax structuring is handled together with a local tax adviser.
Local Network
Direct contact with tax advisers, property lawyers, notaries and architects in Tuscany. After purchase, I introduce partners for management and letting.
Management After Purchase
For management and rental, I introduce specialised property management partners with their own team in the region.
Learn More →Guides for Investors
Market data, rental rules and renovation costs for Tuscany, written up in detail with 2026 figures.
Tuscany Property Market 2026
Prices, demand and transactions by area, based on current market data.
Renovating in Tuscany
What refurbishment and conversion cost, from light works to full restoration.
I work with a lawyer and a surveyor. Every property I broker or take into the portfolio is checked before any offer is made. If there is an issue, it comes to light before the offer, not after the deed is signed.
Investment Advisory Questions
Who is this service for?
International investors looking for investment properties in Italy: agriturismi, hotels, holiday complexes. Most combine personal use with a yield target.
What does due diligence cover?
A lawyer and surveyor check building permits, ownership, encumbrances and conditions. For rural properties, operating permits and subsidies come into play. I coordinate the review on site.
How long does the whole purchase take?
From offer to deed, usually three to six months. Due diligence runs in parallel. Properties with missing documents or outstanding permits take longer.
What are the acquisition costs?
Registration tax on a private purchase: 9% for a second home, 2% for a primary residence, calculated on the cadastral value, plus €50 each for mortgage and cadastral tax. Agency commission 4% plus VAT. Notary and review costs come on top.
Do you have access to off-market properties?
Yes. Through the local network and direct owner contacts, many transactions, especially on larger properties, are handled discreetly.
What returns are realistic?
Gross yield from holiday rental is reduced significantly by platform fees, management and maintenance. What counts is net yield after realistic seasonal occupancy. Specific figures depend on the property; they are a guide and don't replace individual tax advice.