Second Home Magazine

Best places to buy property in Italy for foreign buyers and investors

An actionable guide for international buyers: profiles, market signals from the Gate-away.com Report 2026, why Sicily is compelling and practical steps to complete a purchase or sale

How to secure a second mortgage for a second home in Italy

Understand the credit checks, product options and practical moves that increase the odds of obtaining a second mortgage in Italy

Complete contact and administrative details for Casa Vacanze I Girasoli

Quick reference to the address, phone numbers, email, languages and administrative data for Casa Vacanze I Girasoli

How to evaluate a second home for holidays and income

Learn how to weigh the emotional appeal of a vacation property against the financial realities of short-term rentals, mortgages and taxes

How to get the electronic parking pass for Baratti and Parco della Sterpaia

From April 29, 2026 coastal parking in Baratti and Parco della Sterpaia moves to an electronic parking pass system: find step-by-step instructions, point-of-sale hours and document requirements

Multiple mortgages for a second home in Italy: what to know

Learn how banks judge additional mortgages, practical financing paths for a second property and how Zappyrent can streamline rental management

Practical guide to taxes on first and second homes in Italy

A clear, practical walkthrough of the taxes due when buying a first or second home in Italy and how to use the price-value option to save

Notary costs and first home rules: what buyers need to know

A clear, practical overview of the notary costs, taxes and residency rules that shape the final price of buying a home

Move IMU liability from owner to occupant with a registered private deed

Learn how a registered private deed that creates a right of habitation can move the IMU obligation from the owner to the occupant and what to check before proceeding