Second Home Magazine

How to preserve the first-home tax benefit when the property requires renovation

Essential guidance to reconcile renovation timelines, residence registration and spousal declarations to preserve the first-home fiscal advantage

How to insure jewelry and high-value items in your home

Learn practical ways to insure high-value possessions, spot coverage gaps and handle police and insurer procedures after a loss

How to pick the best apartment in Vipiteno: practical tips

Quick guide to selecting the ideal Vipiteno apartment by weighing distance, services and reservation details for families and groups

MPS Mio Tandem explained: fixed vs variable and a flexible rate switch

Learn how the MPS Mio Tandem mortgage works, what fees and taxes apply, and how the option to switch between fixed and variable rates can protect your monthly outlay

Two-room garden apartment in Massarenti: energy efficient living close to Bologna centre

A ground-floor, energy-efficient two-room apartment with 49 sqm internal space and a 53 sqm private garden, ideal for couples, professionals or a city second home

Bormio ground-floor three-room for rent and one-euro house options in Piemonte and Marche

Find a practical Bormio rental for families or seasonal stays and discover low-cost revival schemes across Piemonte and Marche

Umberto Bossi’s Ponte di Legno: the mountain base that shaped decisions

A concise look at how Umberto Bossi’s stays in Ponte di Legno and the Castello di Poia functioned as a temporary headquarters and shaped national events

Calculate cadastral value accurately for imu and transfers

A clear guide to turning the rendita catastale into the cadastral value, comparing multipliers for municipal taxes and sales and outlining the practical effects of the 2026–2028 reform