{"id":6207,"date":"2026-04-26T17:01:49","date_gmt":"2026-04-26T15:01:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.realestate.it\/?page_id=6207"},"modified":"2026-04-30T18:53:31","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T16:53:31","slug":"the-notary-process","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.realestate.it\/en\/buying-guide\/the-notary-process\/","title":{"rendered":"The Italian Notary: What They Actually Do and Why It Matters"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Bound volumes of the South Tyrol Grundbuch. In the Tavolare system, ownership only passes once the entry is made into the land register \u2014 the deed alone is not enough.<\/em><\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n
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Disclaimer.<\/strong> 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, commercialista<\/em>, mortgage adviser or immigration lawyer as appropriate.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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