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STEPS TO BUYING A HOUSE IN ITALY

This section will give you an overview on how to buy a house in Italy. It includes; a description of the types of houses available in Italy, the various steps to follow when purchasing an Italian property and a cost analysis. (The information given was correct at time of going to press.)

Types of Property
There are many categories of property in Italy the most common are listed bellow:
Appartamento
- Apartment
Monolocale
- Studio Appartment/1 room (usually includes separate bathroom)
Bilocale
- Apartment /2 rooms (usually includes separate bathroom)
Casa
- House or home (A general description applicable to any property)
Casa Canonica
- Old Church house
Casa Gemella
- Semi-detached house
Casa Padronale
- Country house
Casale
- Farmhouse
Casetta
- Small house
Castello
- Castle
Palazzo
- Palace/ Mansion / Block of flats (Any very large building)
Rustico
- "Rustic" property in need of restoration.
Rovina
- Ruin (usually in the historical sense)
Villa
- detached house with surrounding area / garden.
Villino
- Cottage or small house with garden.
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• Page 1
- Types of Property

• Page 2
- Where to buy a Property
- Property Search

• Page 3
- Estate Agents
- Purchase Process
- Preliminary contract
- Tax code

• Page 4
- Final Contract
- Residency

• Page 5
- Cost Analysis