Best places to buy a second home: cities, seaside and coastal villages
Explore how lifestyle, market trends and targeted incentives shape choices between cities, the sea and coastal borghi when buying a second home
How to calculate taxes on a second home and save legally
An accessible overview of the fiscal rules for second homes, how IMU and rental taxes work, and legal strategies to improve net returns
How the rent support fund helps tenants in innocent default get up to €12,000
Discover the essentials of the fund for innocent rent default: criteria, priority groups, maximum contributions and step-by-step application tips
How municipal relief for unintended rent arrears works
A clear guide to the fund for morosità incolpevole, eligibility rules under D.L. 102/2013, typical documentation and practical tips to speed up municipal procedures
Essential steps after purchasing a property: a practical post-purchase checklist
A clear, practical roadmap with priority actions for residency updates, fiscal duties, utility set-up, insurance checks and handling condominium relations after completing a property purchase
How to estimate notary costs and taxes for property purchases
A concise guide to the main notary charges and taxes buyers face, with practical rules for first homes, second homes and purchases from builders or private sellers
Local dynamics, mortgage shifts and energy class driving property value in Italy
Discover why Italy is becoming an archipelago of housing markets, how mortgage benefits since 2026 are unevenly distributed and why energy class now acts as a market differentiator.
Estimate startup costs and operating expenses for a holiday home
A concise roadmap to estimate the CAPEX and OPEX for a holiday home, manage cash flow and reduce operational risks
Guide to claiming the garage tax deduction for box and parking spaces
A clear guide to the garage tax deduction, explaining when the 50% or 36% rate applies, which payments qualify and the paperwork to preserve
Valtaro stone houses: a guide to buying a second home in the countryside
Explore why Valtaro’s stone houses are prized as second homes, what to inspect before buying and how location and tradition affect value
Second home buying guide: assess income, taxes and risks before closing
A practical roadmap to estimate rental income, check urban and cadastral compliance, quantify recurring costs and avoid common mistakes when purchasing a second home