Sardinia offers some of the most attractive property opportunities in Italy, but it also presents legal and practical issues that foreign buyers often underestimate. From title checks and planning restrictions to the compromesso, inheritance risks, and coastal limitations, every purchase should be assessed carefully before money changes hands.
At Govoni Law, we assist international buyers purchasing property across Sardinia with independent legal advice, due diligence, contract review, and remote support. We are based in Alghero and work with clients buying in Costa Smeralda, Olbia, Cagliari, North Sardinia, and other areas across the island.
Where We Assist Buyers in Sardinia
We advise foreign clients throughout Sardinia, with particular focus on the areas most frequently chosen by international buyers. Each area has different market dynamics, planning constraints, and legal considerations, so location should never be treated as a lifestyle choice alone.
You can explore our area guides here:
Legal Issues Foreign Buyers Should Understand
Buying property in Sardinia is not just about price, views, or rental potential. Buyers should verify ownership history, cadastral and planning compliance, building permits, co-ownership rights, easements, mortgage registrations, and any restrictions affecting renovation or future use.
Particular caution is needed for coastal properties, rural houses, land purchases, inherited property, and homes that have been extended or renovated over time. These are often the transactions where hidden legal problems emerge after a deposit has already been paid.
Our Services for Property Buyers in Sardinia
We support clients at every stage of the purchase process. Our work typically includes legal due diligence, review of purchase proposals and preliminary contracts, buy-side legal assistance, remote purchase support, and inheritance-related property matters.
If you are still comparing options, you may also wish to explore our practical guides on buying property in Sardinia, costs, codice fiscale, the compromesso, and the difference between a notary and an independent lawyer.
Why Work With a Sardinia-Based Property Lawyer
A local legal team should not simply translate documents or explain procedure. The real value lies in identifying risks early, coordinating with agents and notaries, checking local planning issues, and protecting the buyer before commitments become binding.
Our firm is based in Alghero, Sardinia, and advises international clients who want clear, independent, and practical legal support when purchasing property in Italy.
Planning to buy property in Sardinia or elsewhere in Italy? Contact Govoni Law for independent legal advice before you sign a proposal, pay a deposit, or commit to a preliminary contract.