What Is the Right of First Refusal on a Property? 

What Is the Right of First Refusal on a Property?  When buying or selling a property, most assume the freedom to negotiate and choose buyers or sellers is absolute. However, in some cases, this freedom is limited by a right of first refusal—a legal or contractual right granting a specific person the priority to purchase […]

What Happens to a Joint Account If One Owner Dies? 

What Happens to a Joint Account If One Owner Dies?  A joint bank account is practical during life, but things change immediately when one account holder dies. At that point, the bank must protect both the surviving co-owner and the heirs, often limiting how the account can be used. Understanding these rules helps avoid conflicts […]

Real Estate Agent: When Is the Commission Due? 

Real Estate Agent: When Is the Commission Due?  The right to a commission for a real estate agent is not automatic. The law requires mandatory registration in a special register. Discover why this is essential and what you risk if you rely on an unlicensed operator.  Buying a house is one of the most important […]

Bank loans for property purchase in Italy

Bank loans for property purchase in Italy According to Italian Law, foreign citizens have the faculty to apply for a bank loan in order to purchase a property in Italy. If you are not Italian or Italian resident and you are interested in buying, restoring or refurbishing an Italian property you can apply for a […]

The rent-to-buy contract under Italian Law

The rent-to-buy contract under Italian Law The rent-to-buy contract allows a promissory purchaser to immediately start living in a property, as a tenant, with the obligation of the vendor to sell the property later on, deducting the paid rental fees from the selling price. In the rent-to-buy contract, part of the rental fees is allocated […]