Smart steps to buy and manage a second home for income or leisure
A concise guide to make buying and running a second home less risky and more profitable by focusing on location, budgeting, legal checks and management
Modena approves second 2026 budget variation with investments in Braglia, Dogali and nurseries
Modena’s second 2026 budget variation channels around €5 million—mostly from earmarked reserves—into sports facilities, nursery climate control, school repairs and urgent public works following council approval on 23 February
How to plan your budget for buying a house in Italy
A concise roadmap to calculate the total cost of buying a property in Italy, from taxes and notary fees to state-backed 100% mortgages and market signs of recovery
Calculate the full budget for a home purchase in Italy
Practical guide to build a realistic budget for buying a primary or second home in Italy, covering taxes, notary costs, agent fees and mortgage planning
Sustainable stone homes in the Parma hills: restoration, bioarchitecture and market potential
Explore how rustic stone homes in the Parma hills blend traditional construction, bioedilizia techniques and life cycle assessment to become attractive second homes or hospitality investments
Free online property valuation and energy diagnosis for accurate pricing
Learn how a quick online valuation and a detailed energy diagnosis can guide pricing decisions, highlight priority upgrades and streamline the sales process for investors and second-home buyers
Marina di Pisa real estate: living, buying and investing on the coast
Explore the advantages of Marina di Pisa for homeowners and investors, including market features, property types and how local food culture and sports shape demand
Why Marina di Pisa is attractive for buying, living and investing
Discover the main reasons buyers and investors choose Marina di Pisa, how to assess properties and which practical checks and agency services speed up transactions
What sellers need to know about capital gains and selling costs
Discover how to identify capital gains, which expenses lower taxable income and how to plan for routine selling costs to protect your net proceeds
Alghero holiday home contact details and booking guide
Essential contacts, logistical tips and sanitation policies to plan your stay at a holiday home in Alghero
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