{"id":6105,"date":"2026-04-25T17:52:37","date_gmt":"2026-04-25T15:52:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.realestate.it\/?page_id=6105"},"modified":"2026-04-27T19:51:19","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T17:51:19","slug":"taxes-and-fees","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.realestate.it\/en\/buying-guide\/taxes-and-fees\/","title":{"rendered":"The True Cost of Buying Property in Italy: Taxes, Fees and Hidden Charges"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-82a67418\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9a0cc94dd9517ca9f25d512f0c40fadb\" style=\"color:#6b6860;font-size:0.85rem;letter-spacing:0.01em\">By\u00a0<strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.realestate.it\/author\/thomasmoroder\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.realestate.it\/author\/thomasmoroder\/\">Thomas Moroder<\/a><\/strong><\/strong>\u00a0\u00b7 Pending review\u00a0\u00b7 Last reviewed\u00a0<strong><strong><strong>April 25, 2026<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>\u00a0\u00b7\u00a0<strong><strong>10 minutes<\/strong><\/strong>\u00a0read<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-52cd066d\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-103959fec9867b03c4d6965bac7bd62a\" style=\"color:#6b6860;font-size:0.85rem;letter-spacing:1.5px\"><strong>Disclaimer.<\/strong>&nbsp;This guide is for general information only. It is not legal, tax, immigration, mortgage or investment advice. Italian rules vary by municipality, property type, buyer status and personal circumstances, and they change over time. Before signing an offer, paying a deposit or making a tax election, speak to an Italian notary, lawyer,&nbsp;<em>commercialista<\/em>, mortgage adviser or immigration lawyer as appropriate.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 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href=\"https:\/\/www.realestate.it\/en\/buying-guide\/taxes-and-fees\/#The_first_split_private_seller_or_builder\" >The first split: private seller or builder<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.realestate.it\/en\/buying-guide\/taxes-and-fees\/#One-time_purchase_taxes\" >One-time purchase taxes<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.realestate.it\/en\/buying-guide\/taxes-and-fees\/#The_numbers_by_scenario\" >The numbers, by scenario<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.realestate.it\/en\/buying-guide\/taxes-and-fees\/#Notary_fees\" >Notary fees<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.realestate.it\/en\/buying-guide\/taxes-and-fees\/#Estate-agent_fees\" >Estate-agent fees<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.realestate.it\/en\/buying-guide\/taxes-and-fees\/#Lawyer_translator_and_technical_costs\" >Lawyer, translator and technical costs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.realestate.it\/en\/buying-guide\/taxes-and-fees\/#Ongoing_local_taxes\" >Ongoing local taxes<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.realestate.it\/en\/buying-guide\/taxes-and-fees\/#How_IMU_is_actually_calculated\" >How IMU is actually calculated<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.realestate.it\/en\/buying-guide\/taxes-and-fees\/#Rental_income_tax\" >Rental income tax<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.realestate.it\/en\/buying-guide\/taxes-and-fees\/#Capital_gains_on_sale\" >Capital gains on sale<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.realestate.it\/en\/buying-guide\/taxes-and-fees\/#Capital_gains_in_plain_numbers\" >Capital gains in plain numbers<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.realestate.it\/en\/buying-guide\/taxes-and-fees\/#Worked_example\" >Worked example<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.realestate.it\/en\/buying-guide\/taxes-and-fees\/#All-in_cost_calculator\" >All-in cost calculator<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.realestate.it\/en\/buying-guide\/taxes-and-fees\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span>Introduction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many foreign buyers begin with the wrong number. They see a villa listed at EUR 600,000 and treat EUR 600,000 as the cost. In Italy, that is only the starting point. This is part of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realestate.it\/en\/buying-guide\/\">Buying Property in Italy Guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The real acquisition budget includes taxes, notary fees, agency commission, technical checks, legal advice, translation, banking and sometimes mortgage costs. Then, once you own the property, you may face IMU, TARI, condominio charges, utilities, maintenance, insurance and tax on rental income.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This article explains the true cost in plain English.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_first_split_private_seller_or_builder\"><\/span>The first split: private seller or builder<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Italian purchase taxation depends heavily on who sells the property and how the buyer will use it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you buy from a private individual, registration tax is usually the central item. If you buy from a construction or renovation company within the VAT rules, VAT may apply instead. That is why two properties with the same price can produce different tax bills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The second split is primary residence versus second home. A buyer who qualifies for prima casa benefits may pay much less tax than a second-home buyer. Many foreign buyers do not qualify, especially if they are not moving their residence as required or already own incompatible rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The third split is luxury category. Properties in cadastral categories A\/1, A\/8 and A\/9 are treated differently for several benefits and local taxes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"One-time_purchase_taxes\"><\/span>One-time purchase taxes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For a qualifying primary residence bought from a private seller, registration tax is generally much lower than for a second home. Mortgage and cadastral taxes are usually fixed amounts. For a second home bought from a private seller, registration tax is higher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For purchases subject to VAT, the VAT rate changes according to the property type and buyer status. Prima casa purchases can benefit from a lower VAT rate, while ordinary second-home new-build purchases usually carry a higher rate, and luxury properties higher still. Fixed registration, mortgage and cadastral taxes are then added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is why a notary quote should always be obtained before signing the preliminary contract.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_numbers_by_scenario\"><\/span>The numbers, by scenario<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The current Italian framework, simplified for planning purposes only \u2014 verify with your <em>commercialista<\/em> before signing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A. Buying from a private seller (no VAT)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Tax<\/th><th>Prima casa (qualifying primary residence)<\/th><th>Second home \/ non-prima-casa<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Imposta di registro<\/strong><\/td><td>2% on cadastral value<\/td><td>9% on cadastral value<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Imposta ipotecaria<\/strong><\/td><td>\u20ac50 fixed<\/td><td>\u20ac50 fixed<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Imposta catastale<\/strong><\/td><td>\u20ac50 fixed<\/td><td>\u20ac50 fixed<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Critical point:<\/strong> the 2% \/ 9% rates apply to the <strong>cadastral value<\/strong> (<em>valore catastale<\/em>), not the purchase price \u2014 provided the buyer requests the <em>prezzo-valore<\/em> mechanism in the deed and the property qualifies. Cadastral value is typically 30\u201350% lower than market price for residential property, which is why headline registration tax burdens are usually less than the % rate suggests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Minimum registration tax is \u20ac1,000 (prima casa) regardless of cadastral value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>B. Buying from a VAT-registered seller (typically a builder selling within the VAT period)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Tax<\/th><th>Prima casa<\/th><th>Standard second home<\/th><th>Luxury (A\/1, A\/8, A\/9)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>VAT (IVA)<\/strong><\/td><td>4% on price<\/td><td>10% on price<\/td><td>22% on price<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Imposta di registro<\/strong><\/td><td>\u20ac200 fixed<\/td><td>\u20ac200 fixed<\/td><td>\u20ac200 fixed<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Imposta ipotecaria<\/strong><\/td><td>\u20ac200 fixed<\/td><td>\u20ac200 fixed<\/td><td>\u20ac200 fixed<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Imposta catastale<\/strong><\/td><td>\u20ac200 fixed<\/td><td>\u20ac200 fixed<\/td><td>\u20ac200 fixed<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>VAT is calculated on <strong>declared price<\/strong>, not cadastral value \u2014 this is why buying a new-build can produce a meaningfully larger tax bill than buying an equivalent existing property. The trade-off is that the new-build typically comes with builder warranties, current energy class and zero deferred maintenance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>C. Cadastral \/ &#8220;luxury&#8221; categories<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The cadastre classifies residential property by category. Most homes are A\/2, A\/3 or A\/7. The categories that lose prima casa benefits and trigger different IMU treatment are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>A\/1<\/strong> \u2014 <em>abitazioni di tipo signorile<\/em> (signorial)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A\/8<\/strong> \u2014 <em>ville<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A\/9<\/strong> \u2014 <em>castelli e palazzi di pregio<\/em> (castles and prestigious palaces)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are buying anything that might be classified A\/1, A\/8 or A\/9, ask your <em>geometra<\/em> to confirm the cadastral category before signing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Notary_fees\"><\/span>Notary fees<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The notary is not optional. The final deed must be executed by a notaio, who checks title, calculates taxes, collects and pays certain taxes, registers the deed and ensures the transfer is legally effective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fees vary by price, complexity, mortgage involvement, number of parties and local practice. As a rough planning assumption, many ordinary residential purchases fall in the EUR 2,000-5,000 range for notary fees before taxes and disbursements, but high-value or complex transactions can cost more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ask for a written preventivo that separates professional fee, VAT, taxes and out-of-pocket costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Estate-agent_fees\"><\/span>Estate-agent fees<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Foreign buyers are often surprised that Italian estate agents commonly charge both buyer and seller. A typical commission can be around 3 percent plus VAT from each side, although the amount is negotiable and varies by region, property value and agency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Always clarify commission before making an offer. Confirm whether the percentage is calculated on the agreed price, whether VAT is included, when the commission becomes payable, and what happens if the sale fails after the preliminary contract.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lawyer_translator_and_technical_costs\"><\/span>Lawyer, translator and technical costs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A lawyer is not legally required in every deal, but independent legal advice is valuable where the buyer does not speak Italian, the price is high, the seller is a company, the property is inherited, there are planning issues, the buyer is using a foreign structure, or the transaction involves deposits and deadlines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A geometra, architect or engineer should check cadastral conformity, planning status, access, utilities, structural concerns and any renovation assumptions. Translation and interpreting may be needed for non-Italian-speaking buyers, especially at the deed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Treat these costs as insurance, not friction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ongoing_local_taxes\"><\/span>Ongoing local taxes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>IMU is the municipal property tax. Main residences are generally exempt unless they are luxury properties in categories A\/1, A\/8 or A\/9. Second homes usually pay IMU. The amount varies by municipality, cadastral value and applicable rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>TARI is the waste tax. It is usually due even where the property is used only part of the year, though local rules and reductions vary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Condominio charges apply to apartments and some managed complexes. They cover shared expenses such as stairs, lifts, gardens, roofs, heating systems, insurance, administration and extraordinary works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_IMU_is_actually_calculated\"><\/span>How IMU is actually calculated<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>IMU is computed as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>IMU = (Cadastral rendita \u00d7 1.05 \u00d7 multiplier) \u00d7 municipal rate<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Where the multiplier depends on cadastral category (160 for residential A categories except A\/10), and the municipal rate is typically 0.86%\u20131.06% for second homes. Each comune sets its own rate within the legislated band.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Worked example:<\/strong> an apartment with <em>rendita catastale<\/em> of \u20ac900, classified A\/2, in a comune applying 1.06%:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cadastral base: 900 \u00d7 1.05 \u00d7 160 = \u20ac151,200<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Annual IMU: 151,200 \u00d7 1.06% = ~\u20ac1,602<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What&#8217;s exempt:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Primary residence (<em>prima casa<\/em>) is exempt \u2014 <em>unless<\/em> it is classified A\/1, A\/8 or A\/9, in which case a reduced rate applies plus an allowance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some municipalities offer reductions for properties leased at controlled rents<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For foreign buyers:<\/strong> confirm the <em>rendita catastale<\/em> and current municipal rate from a recent IMU bill from the seller, not from generic estimators. Both vary materially.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rental_income_tax\"><\/span>Rental income tax<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you rent out the property, rental income must be reported. For many residential leases, cedolare secca can be available as a substitute tax. For short lets, current rules distinguish between the first and second short-let property, with the lower 21 percent rate applying to one selected property and a higher rate applying to the second. Larger-scale activity may be treated as business activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Short-term rental rules also interact with regional registration, safety requirements, tourist tax and online-platform reporting. Get advice before modelling yield.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Capital_gains_on_sale\"><\/span>Capital gains on sale<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Italy taxes certain capital gains on property sold within five years of purchase or construction, unless an exemption applies. The seller may be able to ask the notary to apply a substitute tax at the deed. After five years, many ordinary private sales are outside this speculative capital-gains rule, but special cases exist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Buyers should think about exit before entry, especially if buying for investment or renovation resale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Capital_gains_in_plain_numbers\"><\/span>Capital gains in plain numbers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Italy taxes property gains on disposals <strong>within five years of purchase or construction<\/strong>, with exceptions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Exempt from this 5-year rule:<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>properties received by inheritance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>properties used as primary residence by the seller or family for the majority of the holding period<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Subject to the 5-year rule:<\/strong> ordinary second-home sales by private individuals within 5 years<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>When the gain is taxable, the seller may elect \u2014 at the deed, through the notary \u2014 a <strong>substitute tax of 26%<\/strong> on the gain (current rate; verify before deed). The alternative is to declare the gain in the seller&#8217;s <em>IRPEF<\/em> return at marginal rates, which is usually less favourable for non-residents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The five-year clock<\/strong> starts at the date of purchase deed (or construction completion). If you sell on day 1,826 instead of day 1,825, the entire taxable event disappears for ordinary private sales. This is why the calendar matters as much as the price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Documented eligible costs<\/strong> that increase your base (and reduce the gain):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Notary fees and registration taxes paid at purchase<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Documented renovation costs (with proper invoices and <em>bonifico parlante<\/em> payments)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Agency commission paid at purchase<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep every invoice and bank-transfer reference from day one. Without them, the tax authority computes the gain on the headline difference, not the economic one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Worked_example\"><\/span>Worked example<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A foreign buyer agrees to buy a second home from a private seller for EUR 500,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Planning model:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Purchase price: EUR 500,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Agency fee at 3 percent plus VAT: about EUR 18,300<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Registration, mortgage and cadastral taxes: obtain notary quote<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Notary fee and disbursements: perhaps EUR 3,000-6,000 depending on quote<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Technical\/legal\/translation checks: perhaps EUR 2,000-8,000 depending on complexity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Initial set-up, insurance, utilities, minor works: EUR 5,000+<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The all-in number may easily move from EUR 500,000 to the mid-EUR 550,000s or above before any renovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--\n  REALESTATE.IT \u2014 All-In Cost Calculator (Option A, single-file)\n  Paste the entire contents of this file into a Gutenberg \"Custom HTML\" block\n  on the cornerstone page where the [Insert all-in cost calculator here] marker sits.\n\n  Requires no external dependencies. 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For some new-build purchases, VAT is the key tax.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1777135645176\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Do I pay VAT on every Italian property purchase?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No. Many private residential sales are not VAT sales. Builder and company sales need specific analysis.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1777135659233\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Do buyers pay estate-agent commission?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Often yes. It is common for both buyer and seller to pay commission.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1777135660287\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is IMU due on a second home?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Usually yes. Main-residence exemption generally does not apply to second homes.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1777135661512\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is TARI due if I use the house only in summer?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Often yes, although municipal reductions may exist.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1777135662198\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I choose cedolare secca for rental income?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">It depends on the lease type, property, taxpayer and current rules. Check before relying on it.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1777135662903\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is capital gain tax due if I sell after five years?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Many ordinary private sales after five years fall outside the speculative capital-gains rule, but exceptions and other taxes can apply.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1777135713950\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Should I get a quote before signing?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. Ask the notary, agent and technical adviser for written estimates before committing.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-79094a96\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-a1620e0c gb-headline-text\"><strong>Continue your buying journey<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Get a free OMI-based valuation for any Italian property using <strong>VALE.IT<\/strong>, or join the English\u00a0<strong>Osservatorio<\/strong>\u00a0for monthly market data and policy updates aimed at international buyers.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-4d384dae\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-09508ef5\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-09508ef5\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-0cade7e4 gb-button-text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.realestate.it\/en\/valuation\/\">Run a free valuation<\/a>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-20acd17f\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-20acd17f\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-e7d17023 gb-button-text\" href=\"\/en\/newsletter\/\">Join the Osservatorio<\/a>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6d6bf2f8\">\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-ad990a8d gb-headline-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.realestate.it\/en\/buying-guide\/\" type=\"page\" id=\"6087\">Buying Property in Italy: The Complete 2026 Guide<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<ul style=\"color:#6b6860;\" class=\"wp-elements-def6e7ea4a0f6a8a87811ee98a84e5b5 wp-block-page-list has-text-color\"><li class=\"wp-block-pages-list__item\"><a class=\"wp-block-pages-list__item__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.realestate.it\/en\/buying-guide\/taxes-and-fees\/\">The True Cost of Buying Property in Italy: Taxes, Fees and Hidden Charges<\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-pages-list__item\"><a class=\"wp-block-pages-list__item__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.realestate.it\/en\/buying-guide\/the-notary-process\/\">The Italian Notary: What They Actually Do and Why It Matters<\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-pages-list__item\"><a class=\"wp-block-pages-list__item__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.realestate.it\/en\/buying-guide\/residency-and-visas\/\">Italian Residency and Visas for Property Buyers<\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-pages-list__item\"><a class=\"wp-block-pages-list__item__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.realestate.it\/en\/buying-guide\/mortgages-for-non-residents\/\">Getting a Mortgage in Italy as a Non-Resident<\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-pages-list__item\"><a class=\"wp-block-pages-list__item__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.realestate.it\/en\/buying-guide\/1-euro-houses-reality-check\/\">The Truth About Italy&#8217;s 1 Euro Houses<\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-pages-list__item\"><a class=\"wp-block-pages-list__item__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.realestate.it\/en\/buying-guide\/southern-italy-7pct-flat-tax\/\">The 7 Percent Flat Tax for Retirees Moving to Southern Italy<\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-pages-list__item\"><a class=\"wp-block-pages-list__item__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.realestate.it\/en\/buying-guide\/inheritance-and-forced-heirship\/\">Italian Inheritance Law: Forced Heirship and Your Property<\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-pages-list__item\"><a class=\"wp-block-pages-list__item__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.realestate.it\/en\/buying-guide\/running-costs-and-condominio\/\">The Running Costs of Italian Property: Condominio, Utilities and Maintenance<\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-pages-list__item\"><a class=\"wp-block-pages-list__item__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.realestate.it\/en\/buying-guide\/new-build-vs-existing\/\">New-Build vs Existing Property in Italy: Which Should You Buy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-pages-list__item\"><a class=\"wp-block-pages-list__item__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.realestate.it\/en\/buying-guide\/selling-your-italian-property\/\">Selling Italian Property: Tax, Timing and What to Expect<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By\u00a0Thomas Moroder\u00a0\u00b7 Pending review\u00a0\u00b7 Last reviewed\u00a0April 25, 2026\u00a0\u00b7\u00a010 minutes\u00a0read Introduction Many foreign buyers begin with the wrong number. 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