Second Home Magazine

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

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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.