China’s decision to join the Hague Convention is a major step towards facilitating international economic and trade activities. On March 8, 2022, China signed the Hague Convention of October 5,…
Make sure you fully understand documents before you sign them Translating legal documents is a highly specialised field. It demands not only legal experience but linguistic expertise. In the event…
Have you every wondered how to buy a house in Italy at auction? As an international law firm dealing mostly with cross border property transactions, clients often reach out to…
When buying a property in Italy, it’s essential to think about the long-term consequences. Do your due diligence and follow all legal protocols to avoid potential problems. We thank our…
Italian Inheritance law can be labyrinthine. At a very difficult time, those left behind find they need to navigate their way through a maze of bureaucratic procedures, red tape and…
Key Elements of the Italian Property Purchasing Process For a more in-depth explanation, you may wish to read our comprehensive Italian Property Buying Guide. Buying an Italian property proceeds through…
Renovating in Italy: A Complex, Multi-Disciplinary Process Renovating a property in Italy means making sure all the work meets legal requirements. Otherwise, you run the risk of criminal prosecution. Before renovating…
Selling your Italian property can be a difficult and lengthy process To aid the process in the long run, it is therefore important to make things easier at the outset.…
What is an Italian tax code (codice fiscale)? For foreigners who want to buy property in Italy, it is important to know what the fiscal code is. The Italian fiscal…
Buying a new build home in Italy should mean you encounter fewer problems than you would with an older property. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. If you purchase a…
Italian Budget Law 2023 The Italian Senate approved Italian Budget Law 2023 on 29th December, 2022. The Budget Law came into effect on 1st January, 2023. In this article, we…
What is a certificato di abitabilità? A certificate of habitability, or a certificato di abitabilità in Italian. This is a document that validates the suitability of a residential property for human…
Unable to travel to Italy? Do you need to set up a procura? Do you need to deal with Italian legal matters but you cannot travel to Italy in person?…
How can you ensure official documents are recognised abroad? If a document is intended for use in another country, you may require a formal recognition in the form of an…
Visa requirements for moving to Italy from the UK post-Brexit UK nationals are now subject to immigration requirements in Italy. If you stay in Italy for more than 90 days…
Buying a historic property in Italy? Italy is rich in artistic and cultural heritage. In fact, the UNESCO committee has declared Italy the country with the most world heritage sites.…
What is reciprocity? Sovereign laws, set by individual countries, have always been applicable when it comes to property purchases – even prior to Brexit. For example, when you buy property…
Living in a tiny house in Italy Recently, tiny houses, also known as mini houses, have been appearing on the Italian property market. Purchasing or building a tiny house in…
Avoid common mistakes when buying a property to renovate in Italy Buying and renovating a property in Italy is a common scenario. It is also a common scenario for these projects…
Insurance policy for off-plan property Buying off-plan means you purchase your home before the developer has finished building it. You may even buy it before construction has begun. This type…
Three COVID Impacts on the Italian Property Market The Italian property market has taken a hit from the COVID health and economic crisis. Wide-ranging central bank and government policies and…
What Is an Attestato di Prestazione Energetica (APE)? If you are purchasing a property in Italy, an Italian Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) – Attestato di Prestazione Energetica (APE) is an…
What is a PEC? PEC stands for posta elettronica certificata. It is essentially a certified email, which has a legal value, like a digital version of a registered letter (lettera…
What is the biometric residency card The Italian government has introduced a biometric residency card for UK nationals and their family members resident in Italy. If you are a UK…
Avoid a One-Size-Fits-All Italian Preliminary Contract Before you sign a preliminary contract when buying an Italian property, it is crucial to think about your personal situation. For example, is your…
One year after our first contribution for the New York Times, De Tullio Law Firm was interviewed for the second time to provide, once again, potential investors in Italy with useful guidelines regarding the buying basics of the Italian conveyancing process.
Conditions That Make You Tax Resident in Italy According to the provisions of Article 2 (2) of the Italian tax code, Testo Unico delle Imposte sui Redditi (TUIR), if you…
Italian Filiation Law: Rights of Children Born In or Out of Wedlock De Tullio Law Firm provided legal expertise regarding the Italian law of filiation at the Supreme Court of…
Can foreign nationals get a mortgage in Italy even if they are not residents? The short answer is yes. However, compared to foreign nationals resident in Italy, obtaining a mortgage…
How is the house divided in a divorce in Italy? This article explores Italian matrimonial regimes, or marital property systems, and how property is split in a divorce in Italy.…
Protect an inheritance from divorce and/or separation Separation and divorce are two of the most painful events in life. The decision to legally end a relationship can set off a…
Do beneficiaries need to pay tax on Italian inheritance? This is a question we are often asked at De Tullio Law Firm. The answer is yes. Beneficiaries need to pay…
De Tullio International Law Firm. Solid, strong, stable legal expertise At De Tullio Law Firm we provide independent legal advice in all areas of the law. The majority of our…
The Italian property market Dreaming of buying property in Italy? The country’s rich heritage, magnificent buildings, cities steeped in history and regions with landscapes are as sublime as they are…
1 Euro houses in Italy: too good to be true? In recent years, to combat dwindling populations in rural areas of Italy, a number of Italian villages, have been launching…
Cadastral and Zoning Compliance in Italian Property We often meet people who find themselves in trouble because they didn’t seek legal advice about cadastral and zoning compliance when they bought…
COVID pandemic impact on the Italian property market If you own property in Italy or you are currently looking at the Italian Property Market, you may be wondering how the…
What is an Italian EPC (Attestato di Prestazione Energetica) ? An Italian EPC (Attestato di Prestazione Energetica or APE) describes the energy characteristics of a property. In Italy an APE is…
Force Majeure: “Act of God” Does the COVID-19 pandemic trigger a Force Majeure Clause in Italian Property Sales and Purchasing Contracts? Also known as an “Act of God”, a Force…
Wide-ranging central bank and government policies and stimulus packages are supporting the economy during the COVID pandemic. The Italian government has moved quickly to activate a fiscal package to support…
An Italian real estate agency’s role is to connect vendors with buyers The first step in purchasing a home in Italy is to look for properties that you like. For…
Second Home in Italy: International Succession Rules Apply International succession pertains to the estate of a person who dies in a country other than that of their nationality or residence.…
Your Overseas Home Property events help people buy and move abroad safely Property Guides and The Overseas Guides Company (OGC) regularly run Your Overseas Home Property seminars. These are free…
Voices of Experience: “I’m fighting a demolition order on my Italian Property” Involved in an ongoing legal case to get a demolition order reversed, our client offers insights and advice…
