Real Estate Services for Foreigners in Italy: Complete Guide
Learn how foreigners can buy, rent or manage property in Italy. A clear guide to taxes, rules and legal steps for a safe investment.
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Sep 16, 2025
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Real Estate Services
Your trusted partner to find and purchase the perfect property in Italy
Personalized consultation for all your real estate objectives
Complete assistance from agreement to notary signing
Research of the best market opportunities
Support even after purchase with utilities and management
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Introduction
What You Need to Know
Everything you need to know to buy, sell and invest in real estate in Italy
Do you dream of having a home in Italy? Do you want to invest in the Italian real estate market or find the perfect property to rent? Our Real Estate Services accompany you at every step to realize your projects.
Whether you want to buy, sell, rent or invest in real estate in Italy, we are here to simplify the entire process. We help you navigate through bureaucratic procedures and find the best opportunities, transforming your Italian real estate dream into reality.
Ready to start your journey? Follow the steps below to understand the complete process.
Step 1
Who can request it?
Our services are for everyone who wants to:
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Buy a house in Italy
Search for the ideal property, assistance in negotiations, management of all legal and bureaucratic procedures up to signing with the notary
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Sell a property
Market valuation, property promotion, management of visits and negotiations, complete support up to the notarial deed
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Rent or lease out real estate
Search for rental properties, rental contract management, support for owners who want to rent out their property
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Invest in the Italian real estate market
Real estate investment analysis, profitability assessment, support for strategic purchases and real estate portfolio management
Important Note
It doesn't matter if you are an Italian living abroad, a foreigner or a resident in Italy. The only requirement is to be of legal age.
Timeline and Assistance
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Operation timelines
Timing depends on the type of operation:
Finding the right house: several weeks
Agreement and contract signing: few weeks
Bank mortgage (if necessary): 1-2 months
Legal checks: several weeks
Final signing with notary: within 2-3 months from agreement
Timelines may vary based on the specific situation and bank processing speed.
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Post-purchase support
What we do after signing the notarial deed:
Registration in real estate records: automatic within 30 days
Property transfer: effective from the moment of signing
Key delivery: concurrent with price settlement
Cadastral registration: immediate update
Utility transfers: assistance in change of ownership
Insurance: support in stipulating appropriate policies
We assist you even after purchase for all post-sale procedures and property management.
Step 2
Step 2: Required Documents
The basic documents you will need:
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Identity documents
Identity document (passport or identity card)
Italian tax code (we help you obtain it)
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Financial documentation
Proof of your income
Bank account statement
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Real estate documentation
Property documents (if you are selling)
Cadastral surveys and floor plans
Translation & Legalization
For real estate transactions, all foreign documents must be translated by a sworn translator and legalized with apostille. Future Italian manages translations and legalizations to guarantee complete legal validity.
We Handle Everything
With Future Italian we manage the entire real estate process, from search to notary signing. Our experience in the sector guarantees security and professionalism in every transaction.
Step 3
Step 3: Application Process
From start to finish: here's everything that happens step by step
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Free consultation
You contact us by phone, email or our website. We talk about your objectives and budget to understand exactly what you are looking for
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Targeted search
We search together and show you the best properties for you, with guided visits and market evaluations
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Agreement and negotiation
We accompany you in price negotiations, manage the preliminary agreement and all contractual conditions
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Legal checks and mortgage
We manage all necessary legal checks and assist you in mortgage procedures with the bank if necessary
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Final signing with notary
We accompany you to sign the notarial deed, manage the registration and property transfer
π Your real estate transaction has been completed successfully! Congratulations on your new property in Italy!
How long does it take?
With Future Italian real estate purchase is always safe, professional and without surprises.
3-6
months
Average processing time
How Future Italian Can Help You
The Italian real estate market requires specialized expertise and in-depth knowledge of legal procedures. With Future Italian every transaction is handled by qualified professionals who understand the complexity of the Italian real estate system and guide you towards success, guaranteeing you security and peace of mind.
Personalized consultation
We help you understand what is the best solution for you and your budget, with market analysis and professional evaluations.
Document assistance
We prepare all necessary documents and manage translations and bureaucratic procedures.
Compilation/submission support
We find the best properties for you and assist you in price negotiation.
Procedure monitoring
We control every step of the sale and coordinate notaries, banks and professionals.
Post-completion support
We help you with utilities, renovations, property management and tax matters.
You dream of the perfect house. We find it for you.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to the most common questions about this service
We offer complete assistance for all real estate services: purchase of houses and properties, property sales, rental property search, real estate investments, market evaluations, negotiations, management of all legal documentation and support up to notary signing.
Absolutely yes! Foreign citizens can purchase real estate in Italy without particular restrictions. We guide you through the entire process, from property search to notary signing, also managing all necessary documents and translations.
Timing depends on the type of transaction: finding the right property requires several weeks, agreement and contract signing few weeks, possible mortgage procedures 1-2 months, legal checks several weeks. In total, from search to notary signing, usually 2-3 months.
Yes, the tax code is necessary to purchase real estate in Italy. But don't worry: we help you obtain it! It's a simple procedure that we can manage quickly at the beginning of the process.
Costs vary based on transaction complexity and required services. We always offer an initial consultation to evaluate your case and provide you with a detailed quote. It includes everything: personalized consultation, property search, document management, coordination with professionals and complete support.
Certainly! We assist you in all mortgage procedures: we evaluate the best banking options for your situation, prepare necessary documentation, accompany you to bank appointments and follow the entire process until approval.
After signing the notarial deed we take care of all final steps: registration in real estate records is automatic within 30 days, property transfer is effective from the moment of signing, we help you with utility transfers and can support you with insurance and renovations.
Absolutely yes! We help you with utilities, renovations, property management if you decide to rent it out, tax matters related to the property, and we remain always available for any future needs related to your real estate in Italy.
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