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Wishes and budget
You tell us what kind of home you are looking for, in which area and with what budget. We pass this on to Casa Sole.
Who: you and us
Buying property in Italy
How buying property in Italy works
Buying property in another country can seem complicated: a different language, different taxes and different rules. Here you can see what the purchase involves and roughly what it costs. Whether you are still looking or have already found a house you like, the local partner Casa Sole takes care of the paperwork, contracts and the notary.
Already found a property?
Send us the listing link. Casa Sole will help you buy it.
The buying process
Six steps from wish to keys
You decide which home you want. Casa Sole makes sure everything is done properly.
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Finding the right home
Already found a house you like? Send us the listing link and Casa Sole will help you buy it. If you are still looking, they suggest suitable homes and arrange viewings.
Who: you or Casa Sole
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Codice fiscale and bank account
To buy in Italy you need an Italian tax code and usually a local bank account.
Who: Casa Sole helps
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Offer and preliminary contract
Once the right house is found, a written offer is made, followed by a preliminary contract (compromesso). A deposit is usually paid at this stage. The contracts are translated for you.
Who: Casa Sole
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Final deed at the notary
Ownership is transferred at the notary (rogito). An interpreter is present. If you cannot attend in person, a power of attorney can be used.
Who: Casa Sole arranges it
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After the purchase
You have the keys. If needed, you can also get help with residency and other practical matters.
Who: Casa Sole helps
Costs
What does buying property really cost?
The asking price is only the beginning. Purchase tax, the notary fee, the agency fee and the cost of translations and documents come on top. The good news: when buying from a private seller, the purchase tax is usually based on the cadastral value, which is normally lower than the sale price.
If the seller is a company, different taxes may apply. If you move into the house (prima casa), the purchase tax is much lower.
Main costs on top of the property price
Purchase tax, second home
9% of the cadastral value
Purchase tax, main residence (prima casa)
2% of the cadastral value
Notary
approx. €1,500 to €2,500
Agency fee
3% + 22% VAT (fixed fee under €100,000)
Translations and documents
per price list
Local partner
What Casa Sole does for you
Casa Sole is a family business in Montefiascone that has been operating since 1980 and has helped many foreign buyers. You can come with a house you have already found or ask them to find one. Either way, they support you all the way to the notary.
House search or help with a house you found
Contract translations
Documents
Codice fiscale
Bank account
Residency
Powers of attorney
Interpreting at the notary
Services and prices
What's included and what costs extra
Casa Sole also works with other agencies. If you buy a Casa Sole listing, the main purchase services are included in the agency fee. If you found a house elsewhere, you can get the same services according to the price list.
Casa Sole listing
3% + VAT
agency fee on the purchase price
Fixed fee for lower-priced properties: under €20,000 – €1,500, under €50,000 – €2,000, under €100,000 – €3,000 (+ VAT).
Included:
✓ Document and property check
✓ Preliminary contract assistance and explanatory translation
✓ Notary and payment process
✓ Translations and an interpreter at the notary
✓ Help with residency registration
✓ Transferring utilities
Codice fiscale, an Italian phone number, a bank account and PEC are charged separately according to the price list.
Property found elsewhere
€5,300 + VAT
complete purchase assistance
Package includes:
✓ Document and property check
✓ Preliminary contract assistance and explanatory translation
✓ Notary and payment process
✓ Codice fiscale, phone and bank account
Or choose individual services from the price list.
Price list
Purchase services
Document and property check (permits, cadastre, risks, renovation budget)
€1,500
Preliminary contract assistance, explanatory translation and risk assessment
€950
Notary and payment process, explanatory translation and tax guidance
€1,900
On-site property viewing and consultation (another agency’s listing)
€50–300
Getting started in Italy
Codice fiscale, Italian phone number, bank account and online banking
€950
SPID digital identity
€150
PEC certified email
€100
Italian Revenue Agency digital access
€100
Residency
Residency consultation (documents, municipality, health insurance, schools)
€650
Residency registration with on-site accompaniment (3–4 appointments)
€1,450
Utilities and property management
Electricity, gas or water contract transfer (per utility)
€80
TARI waste tax registration
€80
IMU property tax calculation and payment
€40
Gas boiler certificate and Wi-Fi activation
on request
Home insurance offer and explanation
on request
Automatic utility payment setup
on request
Electricity power increase
on request
Building permits and renovation
Building permit analysis (1.5-hour consultation)
€600
Explanation of Italian building permit procedures (3 hours)
by agreement
Permit management and representation
by agreement
Short-term rentals
Consultation (CIR/CIN, tourist tax, regulations)
€650
Complete registration and setup
€1,700
Other services
Explanation of contracts and notarial documents
€100 / hour
Official letters and correspondence
€100 / hour
Property holding company (S.S.) setup with accountant referral
on request
Vehicle registration and driving licence
on request
Prices exclude VAT (22%). Notary fees, government taxes, bank fees and external professional fees are not included. For Casa Sole listings, the purchase services are included in the agency fee.
Contact us
Let's start with what you want
Write a few lines about the home you are looking for. We reply in English, Estonian or Russian and forward your enquiry to Casa Sole, who will get in touch with you.