Barba & Partner Rechtsanwälte – Your lawyers from Munich
Italian real estate law
The law firm Barba & Partner Rechtsanwälte provides you with a lawyer for Italian real estate law. Legal advice on buying a house in Italy. We are specialized lawyers for the purchase of real estate in Italy. Our expertise includes not only Italian real estate law. When a foreign citizen is buying a house in Italy, knowledge of international law is required, too. Barba & Partner from Munich have decades of experience offering competent advice to protect the interests and investments of foreign property buyers in Italy. Contact us here when it comes to real estate and Italy. We will be glad to provide you with a detailed description of our services and a cost estimate for legal advice on buying a house in Italy in advance. You may also receive more information on the topic of “buying a house in Italy” or “Italian real estate law” at a reasonable price in an initial consultation.
Buying, selling, transferring or bequeathing property in Italy
You have come to us because you may have searched the Internet for ‘house purchase italy’, ‘lawyer munich for house purchase in italy’, ‘lawyer for house purchase in italy’, ‘lawyer for italian real estate law munich’, ‘house purchase italy procedure’, ‘legal advice on buying property in italy’ or ‘legal advice on italian real estate law’. Do you need a lawyer for your house purchase in Italy? Are you considering seeking advice on Italian property law when buying your holiday home? Let us provide you with legal advice right from the start of the sales process. Of course, we will also take care of the negotiations regarding the purchase price, as we are Italian lawyers who specialize in Italian real estate law and are familiar with the customs of buying a house in Italy. Often, we succeed in renegotiating the purchase price of the holiday property with discounts, so that it is practically always worth hiring a specialized lawyer when buying a holiday property in Italy. We are your German-Italian law firm from Munich for your house purchase in Italy!
Customized solutions for an optimal investment in Italy!
To minimize risk, we recommend that you seek advice on Italian real estate law when buying a vacation property. Leave nothing to chance and seek legal advice right from the start of the sales process. A specialized lawyer who knows the local customs can also take over the negotiations on the purchase price, for example. We are Italians and are therefore very familiar with the customs of buying a house in Italy. Leave your purchase to Italian lawyers who specialize in Italian real estate law and who also speak your language. In the past, we have been able to renegotiate the purchase price of vacation homes for the majority of our clients. This has a double benefit for the foreign buyer. Legally secure purchase of a vacation property in Italy and legal fees included. Hiring a specialist lawyer when buying a vacation property in Italy saves you any surprises later on and increases the value of your investment.
A holiday property in Italy for the most wonderful time of the year
A holiday property by the sea in Italy, a dream can come true
People often spend hours researching on the Internet to find out about the legal framework for buying a property in Italy before purchasing a vacation home in Italy. They also look for information on the special features of Italian real estate law. Experiences with the purchase of a vacation property in Italy are also of interest. Here we offer an interesting alternative: competent legal advice on site! Prospective buyers may obtain individual advice on site from competent experts such as lawyers, architects, building contractors, etc. on the topics of buying real estate in Italy, taxes in Italy, emigration to Italy, transfer of foreign real estate by way of anticipated succession, and much more, and receive information on these topics in lectures. Participants can then save many times the costs when purchasing a vacation property.
Competent legal advice on buying real estate in Italy and on real estate law in Italy
The German-Italian law firm Barba & Partner Rechtsanwälte offers legal advice on buying real estate in Italy from its office in Munich. Barba & Partner Rechtsanwälte also has a branch office in Milan offering Italian real estate law. Correspondence is conducted in German, English and Italian. The lawyers are familiar with the different mentalities as only few lawyers or avvocati on the market are. Property buyers from abroad should not underestimate the special features of Italian real estate law when buying a house in Italy. Foreigners interested in Italian vacation properties can obtain information about Italian real estate law here and get an initial overview of buying real estate in Italy. Foreign buyers are often unaware of what needs to be considered when buying a property in Italy. The dream home in Italy should not become a nightmare. Buying a vacation house in Italy needs to be planned. The same applies, of course, to buying a vacation apartment in Italy.
Your real estate in Italy
Many people dream of a property in Italy. The house on Lake Maggiore or Lake Garda as well as the country house in Tuscany are often the dream of many Italy lovers. Whether it is a vacation property, a retirement home or a second residence, it is important to observe the laws that apply abroad.
1 Euro houses in Italy
More and more municipalities in Italy are offering 1-euro properties. Here it is necessary to exercise particular caution. Such properties must be fully renovated. This can only be done with local companies. Prospective buyers underestimate the infrastructure of such communities. With the right care, bargains can often be found in better located areas on the real estate market.
Obtain legal advice when buying a vacation property in Italy
Our Italian lawyers from our law firms in Munich and Milan will be glad to advise you on the purchase of a vacation property in Italy and on Italian real estate law. You can reach us by phone at +49-89-238869815 or online via the usual channels if you have any questions about Italian real estate law. We offer a first advice, which you can book here, for 220 euros. You may also send us an email. Your law firm for Italian real estate law in Munich and Milan. Lawyer Salvatore Barba
Representation by a lawyer specializing in Italian real estate law
When buying a property in Italy, it is not mandatory to be represented by a lawyer. Nevertheless, for various reasons, it is advisable to be represented by a competent lawyer specializing in Italian real estate law when purchasing your vacation property. The lawyer is the only professional who solely represents the interests of the buyer, as the buyer is his client. The seller has an interest in selling his property at a good price. The estate agent has an economic interest in the buyer concluding a preliminary contract so that they can earn their commission. The higher the price, the higher the commission. The notary is not an advisor, as he or she is neutral with regard to the buyer and seller.
The pitfalls of Italian real estate law
For historical and cultural reasons, Italian real estate law is very different from the law which can be found in some other countries. In Italy, it is customary to conclude a preliminary contract. Many mistakes can be made here that will come back to haunt you later. Many provisions should already be negotiated when the preliminary contract is concluded. Otherwise, you run the risk of discovering at the notary that important clauses are not part of the notarial deed. In most cases, renegotiation is then no longer possible. In practice, therefore, many foreign prospective buyers underestimate the importance of the Italian preliminary contract. The legal effects of an Italian preliminary contract are often unknown. In contrast to the rather weak preliminary contracts in other countries, in Italy the preliminary contract is already binding upon signing and regularly involves a down payment of between 10% and 30%. The breach of obligations arising from the Italian preliminary contract results in the obligation to pay a contractual penalty. Buyers should also bear in mind that in Italy the estate agent’s commission is payable on signing the preliminary contract.
Selling real estate in Italy
Selling a property in Italy is generally uncomplicated, although selling a property can also be tricky. You have owned the property for years. In some cases, modifications have been made. Costs may arise if after signing the preliminary contract it is discovered that some modifications have been carried out without planning permission. If you only find out after signing the preliminary contract that taxes have not been paid in full in the past, this is inconvenient, too. What happens if the notary discovers that the land register is incorrect shortly before the notary contract is signed?
Selling real estate in Italy
Selling a property in Italy requires planning too. As a seller, you are liable for transferability. Those who have bought a property without a competent lawyer will often experience unpleasant surprises. It is not uncommon for owners of vacation properties in Italy willing to sell to be faced with high costs that they had not anticipated. If the sale is poorly planned, you may often find yourself exposed to claims for damages from potential buyers. Sometimes it is very surprising when the seller in Italy has to carry out demolition work before being able to sell the property, as the local building authorities generally do not subsequently approve “do-it-yourself constructions”. This is annoying, especially if the seller does not have the money and ends up finding that the sale revenue is significantly minimized. When selling a vacation property in Italy, you should also bear in mind the speculation tax.
Our tip for real estate + Italy
Contact us here here in good time if you intend to buy or sell a vacation home in Italy. This is the only way to ensure that the property purchase or sale runs smoothly and that you do not incur unnecessary costs.
- Legal expertise, particularly in Italian real estate law, but also in German law
- Individual assistance and customized solutions, tailored to your personal needs and goals
- Cost predictability and cost transparency through early determination of costs
- Multicultural competence thanks to knowledge of the German and Italian mentality
- Ongoing status reports and comprehensible explanations of complex legal issues
- National network of notaries, tax consultants, surveyors, architects and real estate agents
We are glad to assist you with questions concerning your foreign real estate holdings. It goes without saying that our expertise lies mainly in the Italian real estate market. Get comprehensive advice from an expert before you buy, so that the vacation property doesn’t become a burden later on.
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