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Why Sardinia Is Different: The Building Amnesty That Won’t Arrive
Buying a Sardinian Property With Unauthorised Works: Risks Before You Sign A sea-view villa in Sardinia can look renovated, valuable and ready to buy while an extension, enclosed veranda, guest annex, swimming pool, terrace or change of use has never been properly authorised. Foreign buyers should not sign an offer or pay a deposit…
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When a Terrace in Porto Cervo Becomes a Tax Problem Worth Millions
The Problem Starts Before You Buy, Or Long After In the hills above Porto Cervo, overlooking the Pevero golf course, a cantiere that looked unremarkable from the road was quietly being transformed into six extra-luxury villas with swimming pools. The project had permits. It had a director of works. It had contractors, engineers, and…
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Italian ID Card for Foreign Residents: Can You Get a Carta d’Identità in Sardinia?
Yes. A foreign national who is legally resident and registered with the anagrafe of a Comune in Sardinia can generally apply for an Italian identity card, known as a Carta d’Identità Elettronica or CIE. The card is issued by the Comune. It is an Italian identification document for daily use within Italy and can…
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Can You Register Residence in Sardinia if You Buy or Rent a Home?
Yes, it may be possible to register residence in Sardinia after buying or renting a home, but property ownership or a rental contract alone does not automatically create a right to reside in Italy. Residence registration, the right to stay in Italy, the address where you actually live and tax residence are separate concepts.…
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Is Bare Ownership in Italy a Good Investment for Foreign Buyers?
Bare ownership in Italy can be a legitimate long-term investment for a foreign buyer, but it is usually unsuitable for someone who needs immediate occupation, immediate rental income or certainty about when the property will become available. When a buyer purchases bare ownership, known in Italy as nuda proprietà, they acquire ownership of the…