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  • Buying a Country House in Molise When the Outbuildings Have Different Owners The farmhouse, barn and courtyard may look like one property. That does not establish that the same person can sell them all. Before offering on a country house in Molise, identify who owns each building and area, what rights they hold and…

  • Can Someone Steal My Italian House While I’m Abroad? Understanding Usucapione and Squatters’ Rights

    Leaving an Italian property empty for part of the year does not mean that someone can simply move in and become the owner. A foreign buyer who uses a villa, apartment, farmhouse or holiday home for only a few weeks or months each year does not automatically lose legal protection merely because they live…