Buying & Selling Mortgage options for first and second homes in May 2026
A concise guide to weigh fixed and variable mortgages, costs, and green incentives for first and second homes
Category
Buying & Selling
Buying & Selling 
Buying & Selling Mortgage guide for May 2026: fixed, variable and strategic options
A concise roadmap to compare offers, assess risk and factor in Euribor, tax perks and portability options
Buying & Selling How cadastral value affects taxes and property deals
A concise guide to calculating cadastral value and using the price-value option to reduce transaction taxes
Buying & Selling How to handle hidden encumbrances in a property transaction
Discover practical steps to detect and manage hidden encumbrances in real estate deals and how art. 1489 c.c. allocates risk
Buying & Selling How to claim tax deductions for purchases of renovated properties
Learn the practical steps to obtain an Irpef deduction when acquiring units in buildings that were fully renovated by builders or cooperatives
Buying & Selling How a second mortgage works and what banks check
Understand the main checks lenders run, the documents you need and practical steps to improve approval odds for a second mortgage
Buying & Selling
How to minimize taxes when buying a house in Italy
Understand the three main taxes on private property purchases and how to apply the price-value option to reduce the bill
Buying & Selling Notary fee tax deductions for first-home mortgages
Find a clear checklist to claim the 19% deduction on mortgage-related notary costs and avoid common mistakes
Buying & Selling Calculate property taxes for first house and second house before signing
A clear walkthrough of how the rendita catastale becomes a tax base, the difference between buying from a private or a builder,…
Buying & Selling 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