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Case Study: When Hidden Condo Debts Cost a Fortune
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Seaview Residence on the Costa Smeralda A client from mainland Italy — let’s call him Alessandro for privacy reasons — had found his dream holiday home: a residential unit in a stylish seaside residence on Sardinia’s eastern coast, known as Costa Smeralda, with sea views and several shared amenities.Everything seemed straightforward: the price aligned…
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Living in Sardinia All Year Round: Pros and Cons to Consider
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A dream can become a plan—and then it becomes possible. But you need to have a clear picture of all the elements.Many people come here in the summer and fall in love.The crystal-clear sea.The crunch of pane carasau between your teeth.Sunsets that seem to last forever. But then October ends. Flights become fewer.Many places…
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Costa Smeralda: Don’t Call It a Holiday Home
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In Costa Smeralda, you’re not just buying a villa. You’re entering a value system. And you’re paying in cash. No mortgages. No installments. Interest rates? That’s not a concern for the wealthy. The numbers speak for themselves: But there’s something those figures don’t tell you — something insiders know very well. People who buy…
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How to Obtain an Italian Tax Code (Codice Fiscale): The Essential First Step for Buying Property in Italy
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If you don’t want to deal with Italian bureaucracy yourself, we can handle it for you. When you engage us for legal due diligence on your property purchase, we request and obtain your Codice Fiscale on your behalf—included in our legal fee, at no extra cost. Contact us and we’ll explain how to proceed.…
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Buying From a Developer in Sardinia: Legal Guarantees, Time Limits and Protections for Off-Plan and Newly Built Homes
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When purchasing property directly from a developer or construction company in Sardinia, whether the property is still under construction, nearing completion, or newly built, the legal framework governing the transaction differs substantially from purchasing an existing property from a private seller. The developer is not merely transferring an asset that already exists but rather…
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Buying Land With a Ruin in Sardinia: What You Can Really Build and When You Cannot
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When browsing land and property listings in Sardinia, international buyers frequently encounter parcels described as having a ruin, a rudere, or a partially collapsed structure on the property. These listings typically emphasize the romantic potential of the land and the existing building, presenting the ruin as a foundation for reconstruction or renovation. The price…
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Buying Land in Sardinia: Building Plot or Agricultural Land? The Legal Difference That Changes Everything
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When searching for land to purchase in Sardinia, international buyers frequently encounter two distinct categories of properties: land described as terreno edificabile (building land or building plot) and land described as terreno agricolo (agricultural land). These listings often appear similar at first glance, particularly when both involve attractive rural locations with views or proximity…
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First-Home vs Second-Home in Sardinia: Taxes, Residency Rules and Common Misunderstandings for Foreign Buyers
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When purchasing property in Italy, and specifically in Sardinia, international buyers frequently encounter the terms “prima casa” (first home) and “seconda casa” (second home), and are often advised that qualifying for first-home status provides significant tax benefits that can reduce the overall cost of the transaction by thousands of euros. These benefits are real…