Second Home Magazine

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

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