A villa above Positano is advertised with “private parking”. During the viewing, the agent points to a space beside the road, close to the steps that lead down to the house. That space may account for a meaningful part of what you are willing to pay. But the seller’s ability to park there today…
A Riviera apartment is advertised with “private steps to the beach”. During the viewing, the agent opens a gate and leads you down a staircase to the shore. The route is real. What remains to be proved is whether you, as the new owner, will have the right to keep using every part of…
A farmhouse listing shows a restored barn with two attractive bedrooms. The brochure calls it a “guest house”, and the asking price reflects the extra accommodation. But the building may still be authorised as an agricultural annex, storage or another non-residential space. Before you make an offer, establish the barn’s lawful use today. A…
A villa on Lake Garda is advertised with a posto barca. The seller shows you the boat tied up near the house, and the berth appears to be part of the lifestyle you are buying. But a place used by the seller is not necessarily a right the seller can pass to you. Before…
A sea-view home on the Italian Riviera is usually priced for the view. Before you make an offer, you should know whether that view, the terraces that frame it, the access that reaches it and the land that holds it are as secure as the listing suggests. In Liguria, the most attractive properties sit…
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