The American Buyer’s Checklist: 15 Checks Before Buying a Home in Italy
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The American Buyer’s Checklist
Save this page, print it, or keep it open while you compare properties. Fifteen checks to complete before you become legally and financially committed.
1
Confirm the seller’s ownership and identity.
2
Check mortgages, liens, easements and other registered rights.
3
Obtain the cadastral plan and compare it with the actual property.
4
Verify planning/building conformity and past renovations.
5
Have a qualified technician assess condition where appropriate.
6
Check boundaries, land, private roads and rights of access.
7
For apartments, review condominium fees, arrears and planned works.
8
Check utilities: water, electricity, gas/heating, sewage and internet.
9
Ask about flood, landslide, seismic or other location-specific risks.
10
Estimate all acquisition costs, not just the sale price.
11
Understand the purchase proposal before signing it.
12
Understand the deposit and the preliminary contract.
13
Confirm which taxes apply to your purchase and intended use.
14
Keep immigration/residency planning separate from the property purchase.
15
Decide what you will do after closing: utilities, insurance, renovation, rental or residency.
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This checklist is general information, not individual legal or tax advice. Property and buyer circumstances vary.