How to sell luxury homes in italy to foreigners

Italy is one of the most attractive countries for foreigners, for various reasons. Our country is rich in natural beauty and breathtaking landscapes, Italians are welcoming, sunny and full of resources. Throughout the national territory there are real estate agencies specialized in buying and selling houses to foreigners, and it is better to turn to these to conclude a good deal in safety.

Who are the foreigners who can legally buy a house in Italy?

There is no limit or constraint in the case of a citizen belonging to the European Union or a stateless person residing in our country for more than three years.

Outside of this case, foreigners can purchase a property in Italy if they are in possession of a valid residence card or residence permit.

If, on the other hand, it is a question of foreigners who are not legally residing in Italy, the purchase of a property in our country is allowed only if provided for in an international treaty and on the condition of reciprocity.

The identikit of the typical foreigner looking for a house in Italy

Italian cities, from those of art to those of tourist importance, are highly sought after by foreigners. The typical buyer who prefers the purchase of prestigious properties located on the national territory - according to the Luxforsale research office - is aged between 45 and 64, and holds a high degree.

At the top of the ranking of foreigners most interested in the Italian luxury real estate market there are certainly Americans, Russians, Swiss, British and Northern Europeans in general.

Types of properties sought by foreigners in Italy

In recent years, the number of potential foreign buyers in Italy has increased, also because investing in brick is becoming a goal not only for the richest, but also for members of the middle class. Lately, foreign buyers are moving towards places less "beaten" by mass tourism, favoring places immersed in nature or far from chaotic and polluted cities.

Why foreigners choose to buy a house in Italy

The foreigner who decides to buy a property in our country certainly does so because he is attracted to the made in Italy lifestyle. Italy is known for good food, healthy fun, landscapes and tourist attractions of the sea, hills and mountains. Some foreigners say they want to live in Italy to recover a lifestyle marked by slowness and simplicity, opting for properties characterized by the presence of various types of comforts.

In some cases, in order to sell a house to foreigners, their distrust must be overcome. This is why it is important to contact specialized agencies, especially if it is a question of luxury , which are able to provide an impeccable service, accompanied by detailed information on each requested property (cadastral, urban planning, energy documentation, etc.).

Even the images of the buildings, both from the outside and inside, must be clear and well done. Bad quality photographs are an ineffective business card for those who turn to the agency with the intention of buying a house.