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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…
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Buying Property in Sardinia as a Canadian Citizen: Legal Restrictions, Reciprocity and Tax Guide
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For Canadian citizens considering property ownership in Sardinia, the legal landscape changed significantly on January 1, 2023, when Canada’s “Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act” came into force. This law restricts foreign buyers from purchasing residential property in Canada, and due to the principle of international reciprocity, Italy now applies…