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Our branch in Acquasparta, Umbria, in the Province of Terni is officially open and fully operational. It offers a division of legal services specializing in Real Estate to both Italian nationals and foreign clients in the purchase or sale of properties in Italy. The Face of Real Estate in Italy is changing fast. Knight […]
Need help selling or buying an Italian home? Our lawyers have years of hands-on experience. We can assist you from the negotiation phase to the agreement in front of the Public Notary. Things to know when buying or selling a home in Italy Buying or selling property in Italy involves a complex legal […]
To get an Italian mortgage, non-Italian residents need to follow a procedure that’s become stricter after the 2007/2008 global financial crisis. Here’s some general information that might be useful if you’re looking for a financial solution to buy or refurbish an Italian property; anyway, the specific conditions are always to be verified with the bank. […]
Many foreigners dream of owning a holiday home in Italy, or even plan to transfer their primary residence to the land of pasta, pizza and wine. Whatever your case is, make sure the choice of the property is oriented not only by your needs, tastes and budget, but also by a thorough evaluation of some technical and administrative requirements. […]
In Italy, the legal separation does not break up the marriage: unlike a divorce, it is temporary, so that the spouses can reconcile without involving a Tribunal or the City Hall. Nevertheless, a legal separation does have a significant impact on the spouses’ lives, as it divides the legal communion, the duty of marital […]
Italian succession procedures involve complex bureaucracy and paperwork. That’s why we always advise foreign citizens inheriting property in Italy to obtain the assistance of an English or French-speaking Italian lawyer specialized in international inheritance. Here are the answers to the most frequently asked questions about Italian succession. They can help you get an […]
So you’re inheriting Italian property: did you know that it may be subject to taxes? There are three types of Italian succession taxes: Estate Tax (Imposta di Successione) Mortgage Tax (Imposta Ipotecaria) Cadastral or Property Transfer Tax (Imposta Catastale). Our italian inheritance lawyers are specialized in this field and will be able to offer the […]
For foreign citizens who own assets in Italy, drafting an Italian will with the help of an Italian lawyer is a highly recommended choice. Since different rules may apply to non-Italian testators and to foreign beneficiaries of an Italian inheritance, we recommend to obtain the advice of an Italian Probate Lawyer with proven experience in […]
By the 25th of May 2018, all companies that collect data about citizens in the European Union will need to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The new rules of the GDPR are expected to set a new standard for consumer rights regarding their data; in order to comply and avoid severe penalties, […]
For the recognition of Italian Citizenship by law of the bloodline (jure sanguinis), or during inheritance and succession processes, you might be asked to provide Italian vital records such as birth, death and residence certificates, as prescribed by the Italian law. What information is included in these documents? The Italian birth certificate attests […]