Introducing the Italian rent to buy scheme In September 2014, the Italian parliament introduced measures to revitalise the property real estate sector. Measures include an Italian rent to buy scheme…
Owning an Italian Holiday Home: Think Long Term If you are buying or already own a property in Italy, do you want to keep your Italian holiday home in the…
Dreaming of building your own place in Italy? In pursuit of their Italian dream home, some people decide on self-build projects in Italy. If you are thinking of building a…
Are you resident or domiciled in Italy? In this article, we compare being resident or domiciled in Italy and explore the tax implications. According to Italian tax law, individual tax…
Inheriting an Italian estate Under Italian inheritance law, beneficiaries not only inherit a share of the deceased’s estate, they are also liable for any debts. If debts exceed the value…
In Italy, children have the right to a personal relationship with both parents It is important to understand parental rights in Italy for those living or moving to the country.…
In some parts of the world, buying property at auction is routine Buying Italian property at auction, however, is not quite so straightforward. There are two types of auction in…
Close family members take precedence in Italian inheritance Testamentary succession is determined in accordance with the provisions of a lawful will and the applicable rules of law. In Italy, the…
What you absolutely must understand before buying a house in Italy In order to make your purchase as safe and efficient as possible, before buying a house in Italy, you…
Defects in Italian Property: What Is Your Legal Position? Over the years, De Tullio Law Firm has helped clients deal with all sorts of defects and noncompliances relating to Italian…
Television licences in Italy Following a review in 2016, the Italian Council of State approved the move to add the television licences in Italy fee, for State broadcaster RAI, to…
Thinking long term about Italian assets Own Italian Assets? Plan Ahead for the Future Inheritance and probate laws vary from country to country. Italian assets will not be subject to…
Why is it worthwhile making an Italian will? If you own property in Italy, having an Italian will can prevent all sorts of difficulties for heirs when transferring ownership of…
Interior Layout Changes in Italy: When Do You Need Permission? Recently, the Italian government has simplified the paperwork necessary for renovation and building work. As part of these efforts, new…
Are Your Affairs in Order? Wills Matter Across Jurisdictions The independent professional body for solicitors in England and Wales has warned that the consequences of dying without a valid will…
Italian Conveyancing: Legal Transfer of Property Ownership Italian conveyancing starts when the vendor accepts your formal reservation offer. It finishes after you have signed the deed of sale. How long…
Hidden defects. Buyer beware! Where exactly do you stand if you discover hidden defects with your Italian real estate following completion? You move into your dream Italian home to find…
Reverse mortgages provide an alternative to selling an Italian property In December 2015 the Italian Ministry of Economic Development introduced a reverse mortgage scheme. This is a form of equity…
A rent-free agreement is not for financial gain Italian law defines a rent-free property agreement as a party lending an item they own to a borrower. The borrower may use…
What is cross-border inheritance? Cross-border inheritance laws determine which country handles an inheritance (known in legal terms as succession) and, which country’s national law will govern the inheritance. Cross-border inheritance applies…
What is unclaimed Italian property? Between 1861 and 1985 over 29 million Italians emigrated to other countries. About 18 million Italians permanently settled abroad. Today several tens of millions people…
Check the legalities before you start viewing Italian properties You’ve seen a number of Italian properties online that you really like. You want to book flights to Italy, organise a…
First Property Tax Benefits Require Transferring Residence Property buyers in Italy often decide to take advantage of tax reductions available for first property purchases. These consist of a reduced registration…
Buyers can back out of a sale if there is no certificate of habitability A certificate of habitability or certificato di abitabilità in Italian, attests that a property is legally…
The role of an Italian probate solicitor A probate solicitor in Italy is a lawyer who specialises in Italian inheritance law. A probate solicitor in Italy assists clients with the…
Italian property leaseback scheme: buying a house in instalments In 2016, the Italian Stability Law introduced a property leaseback scheme. In effect, this allows buyers to purchase an Italian property…
At De Tullio Law Firm, we specialise in Italian property law. Our clients often ask if foreign nationals can get a mortgage in Italy to purchase a property. In this…
There are three different types of Italian wills. A Formal will (Testamento Pubblico), drawn up by a Public Notary on the testator’s instructions. Witnessed and deposited with Public Notary until…
When Should You Contact a Lawyer in the Buying Process? The Italian property buying process is quite complex. At the very least, it differs from what buyers may have experienced…
Buying properties in Italy is a major decision. You must proceed with caution, always do your research and seek independent legal advice. Continued slow economic growth in Italy helps to…
By introducing the flat-rate tax scheme in 2018, the Italian government’s objective was to boost employment. In addition, the government aimed to reduce undeclared taxable income and employment irregularities. In…
The American Chamber of Commerce in Italy – Puglia Since October 2015, Giandomenico De Tullio has been a regional representative for Puglia at the American Chamber of Commerce in Italy…
EU 2015 Succession Rules: Simplifying Cross-Border Inheritance To benefit from the new EU succession rules, overseas nationals with assets in an EU Member State need to take action in a…
How can an Italian inheritance lawyer help you? The Italian inheritance process can be complex. Because it is essential to obtain the right legal advice, having the right lawyer on…
Buying in Italy: Navigating the Italian Legal System Investing in Italian real estate requires long-term planning. It should be an exciting process. However, it can be stressful if things go…
What is a national visa for elective residence? The Italian visa for elective residence grants access to Italy to non-EU nationals wishing to reside in the country. The main requirement…
You may have often heard of “power of attorney,” yet you may still not know exactly what its purpose is. To shed some more light on the subject, here are…
