Second Home Magazine

Safeguard your seaside second home when summer rentals delay closing

Learn practical clauses and steps to secure a seaside second home when tenants occupy it before a September-October 2026 closing

IMU reduction for second home owners using agreed rent contracts

A clear, practical guide to securing municipal tax relief for over-70 landlords who let a second property at an agreed rent

Decortes extends stay at CBF Balducci Macerata ahead of 2026/2027 Serie A1

Clara Decortes will play a third consecutive season with CBF Balducci Macerata in Serie A1, reinforcing the attack after a 491-point campaign

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

Homemade lasagna sheets: step-by-step guide

Learn the essential ratios, kneading technique, and storage tricks to have ready-to-use lasagna sheets whenever you cook

Choose the best Lake Como holiday home with a private pool

Explore why a Lake Como holiday home with a private pool can transform your stay, plus two illustrative property profiles and actionable booking advice

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

Country property near Viareggio with land and B&B potential

A peaceful 110 sqm home on 10,000 sqm of private grounds, suitable for family living or development into a small B&B or agritourism venture

How tenants should act after a landlord dies to protect their rights

Clear, practical advice for tenants on payments, documentation, and rights when the property owner dies

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, and the key checks to avoid surprises at the rogito