How much tax is paid on residential rentals?

Italy has progressive tax rates. If you lease residential real estate on a regular basis you need to declare your total annual rental income every year. If this amount does not exceed € 15,000 per year, it is taxed at 23% plus 2% of the annual rent. If the annual rental income is greater than € 75,000, it is taxed at 43% plus 2% of the total annual rent. However, paying less tax is possible: for example, when registering a rental contract with the cedolare secca option, the tax rate is fixed at 21% of the annual rent. And on a comodato d'uso contract, no tax is paid because this type of agreement implies a temporary provision of housing for free.

What is the house purchase payment process?

According to Italian law, non-residents must open a local bank account and transfer the full property purchase amount to it. In addition, 10% of the deposit must be paid by bank cheque. When the notarial act is issued, the bank will issue a cheque with the remaining amount to the seller.

What documents are required to buy a house in Liguria?

Passport; Marriage certificate or premarital agreement; Tax identification code – codice fiscale (on request from an Italian consulate in the applicant's home country or the local tax authorities).

Which regions of Italy offer the cheapest house prices?

It’s possible to buy a one-bedroom apartment for about € 60,000 in the city of Pizzo (Calabria) and from € 105,000 in the region of Abruzzo.

How much does it cost to maintain a house in Liguria?

Residential property maintenance costs comprise three parts: tax, utilities, and insurance. Italy introduced a unique communal property tax called imposta unica comunale (IUC) on January 01, 2014. It is calculated on three taxes: Municipal property tax (imposta municipale unica, IMU). It is levied at 0.76% but not on the real estate used as primary residence; Waste tax (TARI) – about € 100; Municipal tax for road maintenance, street lighting, and so on. On average, the tax on an 85 m² apartment is about € 850 per year. As for utility payments, they depend on the property. Anywhere between € 200-5,000 per annum for an apartment, depending on its size, while a villa with a swimming pool will be somewhere between € 1,200-6,000 per annum. The insurance fee depends on a property’s value and usually ranges from € 300-2,000 per annum (usually 1–2% of the property value)

Can Italian citizenship be obtained through buying a house?

Property owners do not automatically become Italian citizens. It is necessary to live in the country for at least 10 years before becoming eligible for citizenship.

Which regions of Italy are the most promising for investing in real estate?

The most advantageous regions in terms of property investment are Lombardy, Piedmont and Liguria thanks to the well-developed infrastructure, which fuels price growth.

What is the process for the transaction closure?

To start, you need to open an Italian bank account and obtain a tax identification code. After that, a deposit is paid to reserve the property. The sum of the deposit is 1% of the purchase amount. Next, a sales agreement is signed. If the transaction closure is particularly time-consuming, a preliminary agreement with a deposit of as much as 10–30% can be signed. The final sales agreement is processed at a notary office. The agreement is also officially registered with Italy’s Real Estate Registration Department. The payment can be made in two ways: by a cheque or via a direct transfer of funds from the buyer’s bank account. After this is sorted, the new owner will receive the keys, sales agreement, and property register extract.

Do foreigners pay the same property taxes as Italians?

Yes, in Italy the taxes for residents and non-residents are the same. If buying a new-build you will have to pay: VAT — 4% of the property value; Fixed registration tax — € 200; Fixed mortgage tax — € 200; Fixed cadastral tax — € 200; For an existing property you will have to pay: Fixed registration tax — 9% of the property value (€ 1,000 at least); Fixed mortgage tax — € 50; Fixed registration tax — € 50. Owners pay a communal tax of up to 10.6%. Income tax for individuals is between 23–43%.

Are there any extra costs related to the purchase of house in Liguria?

Yes, in addition to the expenses mentioned above there are a number of additional costs. For example, the payment of notary fees at 2–4% of the property's assessed value. This includes: Cadastral tax and a mortgage instalment – € 50 or € 200 depending on the buyer's residence permit availability; State duty – € 230; property tax – € 24.71; State register inscription fee – € 90; Notary fee – about 1–2.5% (for properties priced between € 300,000-1M the fee is € 5,000-7,000).

Can non-residents obtain a residential mortgage loan in Liguria?

Yes, but it is difficult to do so. Non-residents must have lived in Italy for at least two years and in some cases for five years. The income must be euro or dollar -denominated.

What is the process for property title registration in Liguria?

Property title registration involves several stages. Firstly, the parties sign the sales agreement at a notary office. The notary then forwards the information to state agencies: tax authority, cadastre chamber office, and registration chamber. The lead time for documents ranges from a few days to three months, depending on the region where the transaction is closed. Only when all of the registration processes are completed does the buyer receive their original documents.

House for sale in Liguria - 226 offers of villas in Liguria

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Luxury villa with olive garden and sea view, Zoagli, Genoa, Italy for 1,900,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Luxury villa with olive garden and sea view, Zoagli, Genoa, Italy

1,900,000 €

Total area 240 m²Land area: 1,200 m²4 bedrooms4 bathrooms

Mediterranean villa with panoramic sea views, Camporosso, Liguria, Italy for 1,100,000 €

With swimming pool

Mediterranean villa with panoramic sea views, Camporosso, Liguria, Italy

1,100,000 €

Total area 300 m²Land area: 4,000 m²6 bedrooms5 bathrooms

Residence permit

New apartments with sea views in Nice, Cote d'Azur, France

410,000 €

2 bedrooms 1 bathroom

Three-storey villa with a pool and a panoramic view, Perinaldo, Liguria, Italy for 590,000 €

With swimming pool

Three-storey villa with a pool and a panoramic view, Perinaldo, Liguria, Italy

590,000 €

Total area 235 m²Land area: 3,200 m²4 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Two-storey villa with a pool, a garden and a sea view, Bordighera, Liguria, Italy for 2,800,000 €

With swimming pool

Two-storey villa with a pool, a garden and a sea view, Bordighera, Liguria, Italy

2,800,000 €

Total area 300 m²5 bedrooms4 bathrooms

Comfortable three-storey villa with a guest house, a swimming pool and a large garden in the midst of greenery, Bonassola, Italy for 3,900,000 €

With swimming pool

Comfortable three-storey villa with a guest house, a swimming pool and a large garden in the midst of greenery, Bonassola, Italy

3,900,000 €

Total area 432 m²6 bedrooms6 bathrooms

Historic villa with a private beach in Sanremo, Liguria, Italy for 12,000,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Historic villa with a private beach in Sanremo, Liguria, Italy

12,000,000 €

Total area 880 m²Land area: 8,000 m²7 bedrooms6 bathrooms

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Stunning villa with a pool and panoramic sea views in Sanremo, Liguria, Italy for 3,500,000 €

With swimming pool

Stunning villa with a pool and panoramic sea views in Sanremo, Liguria, Italy

3,500,000 €

Total area 600 m²Land area: 1,500 m²5 bedrooms5 bathrooms

Villa – Alassio, Liguria, Italy for 897,000 €

Villa – Alassio, Liguria, Italy

897,000 €

Total area 500 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Villa with sea view

1,500,000 €

Total area 380 m²

Stunning villa with a pool, a tennis court and sea views in Cipressa, Liguria, Italy for 4,800,000 €

With swimming pool

Stunning villa with a pool, a tennis court and sea views in Cipressa, Liguria, Italy

4,800,000 €

Total area 800 m²Land area: 3,000 m²8 bedrooms7 bathrooms

Villa – Alassio, Liguria, Italy for 18,000,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Villa – Alassio, Liguria, Italy

18,000,000 €

Total area 1,000 m²Land area: 15,000 m²22 bedrooms25 bathrooms

Villa – Alassio, Liguria, Italy for 5,600,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Villa – Alassio, Liguria, Italy

5,600,000 €

Total area 700 m²Land area: 2,000 m²5 bedrooms5 bathrooms

Villa – Camogli, Liguria, Italy for 6,600,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Villa – Camogli, Liguria, Italy

6,600,000 €

Total area 700 m²Land area: 4,000 m²10 bedrooms10 bathrooms

Villa – Lerici, Liguria, Italy for 6,300,000 €

With swimming pool

Villa – Lerici, Liguria, Italy

6,300,000 €

Total area 600 m²Land area: 10,000 m²8 bedrooms7 bathrooms

Villa – Portovenere, Liguria, Italy for 14,000,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Villa – Portovenere, Liguria, Italy

14,000,000 €

Total area 700 m²Land area: 10,000 m²8 bedrooms7 bathrooms

Four-storey furnished villa 500 m from the sea in Capo Berta, Imperia, Italy for 3,000,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Four-storey furnished villa 500 m from the sea in Capo Berta, Imperia, Italy

3,000,000 €

Total area 550 m²Land area: 1,000 m²9 bedrooms6 bathrooms

Renovated villa with stunning sea views in Sanremo, Liguria, Italy for 3,900,000 €

With swimming pool

Renovated villa with stunning sea views in Sanremo, Liguria, Italy

3,900,000 €

Total area 500 m²Land area: 2,300 m²6 bedrooms4 bathrooms

Villa – Arenzano, Liguria, Italy for 3,000,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Villa – Arenzano, Liguria, Italy

3,000,000 €

Total area 300 m²Land area: 1,500 m²3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Historic villa with a park, 500 m from the sea, Sanremo, Liguria, Italy for 20,000,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Historic villa with a park, 500 m from the sea, Sanremo, Liguria, Italy

20,000,000 €

Total area 1,150 m²Land area: 5,000 m²8 bedrooms9 bathrooms

Villa – Ospedaletti, Liguria, Italy for 5,400,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Villa – Ospedaletti, Liguria, Italy

5,400,000 €

Total area 455 m²Land area: 2,000 m²7 bedrooms5 bathrooms

Villa – Province of Imperia, Liguria, Italy for 10,000,000 €

With swimming pool

Villa – Province of Imperia, Liguria, Italy

10,000,000 €

Total area 1,500 m²Land area: 1,000 m²5 bedrooms4 bathrooms

Villa – Arma di Taggia, Liguria, Italy for 2,800,000 €

Villa – Arma di Taggia, Liguria, Italy

2,800,000 €

Total area 500 m²Land area: 700 m²5 bedrooms5 bathrooms

Ancient villa with panoramic sea views in Ospedaletti, Liguria, Italy for 5,400,000 €

With swimming pool

Ancient villa with panoramic sea views in Ospedaletti, Liguria, Italy

5,400,000 €

Total area 500 m²Land area: 2,500 m²6 bedrooms8 bathrooms

Three-storey old villa with a panoramic view, Bordighera, Liguria, Italy for 370,000 €

With swimming pool

Three-storey old villa with a panoramic view, Bordighera, Liguria, Italy

370,000 €

Total area 160 m²Land area: 1,000 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Elegant villa with a pool and a sea view, Sanremo, Liguria, Italy for 1,300,000 €

With swimming pool

Elegant villa with a pool and a sea view, Sanremo, Liguria, Italy

1,300,000 €

Total area 300 m²Land area: 1,300 m²4 bedrooms3 bathrooms

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