Second Home Magazine

Essential April 2026 tax calendar for owners of Turin homes

A practical rundown of the April 2026 fiscal deadlines every Turin homeowner should know, from INPS payments to ENEA communications

Claim a 50% IMU base reduction for family comodatos: practical guide

Discover the conditions and paperwork needed to apply a 50% reduction to the IMU tax base when you grant a property to a direct relative

Find the best vacation rental in Florence: neighborhoods, prices and booking tips

A compact, practical guide to Florence vacation rentals that highlights neighborhood differences, price benchmarks and simple tips to get the best deals

Eco+ mortgage for high-efficiency and bio-built properties

A concise guide to Mutuo Mediolanum Eco+, explaining eligibility, indexing to Euribor 3 months, fees and a worked example

Calculate capital gains after earthquake reconstruction for second homes

Learn practical steps to document reconstruction expenses and minimize capital gains tax on a post-earthquake sale

Jesi rental crunch driven by Amazon logistics hub

Growing calls to find short-term housing solutions as Jesi faces a surge in rental requests

Best artisanal colombe in Rome to buy for Easter 2026

Find handcrafted colombe in Rome — from time-honored recipes to bold chocolate and vegan options

How a temporary cadastral misregistration can influence IMU payments

A practical guide to how a notarial correction and cadastral retrocession affect IMU obligations and when a refund claim may be valid

How to decide between a free loan agreement and residence registration to reduce IMU

Explore the trade-offs between a free loan agreement and a formal residence change to lower IMU and learn what paperwork and municipal checks matter most