Salento Property Guides & Expat Tips

Three separate rules govern building near the sea in Salento — the 300-metre landscape zone, the 30-metre demanio strip and marine reserve limits. Here is what each one actually blocks.

Thinking of buying a plot and building your own villa in Salento? Here’s what foreign buyers need to know about permits, reciprocity rules and timelines before committing.

Comparing new-build and resale property in Salento on tax treatment, warranty, character and timeline — a practical decision guide for foreign buyers.

How to move a six-figure sum to Italy for a Salento property purchase without losing thousands to bad exchange rates or missed deadlines.

The practical checklist of legal and technical checks every foreign buyer should complete before signing a preliminare in Salento — cadastral, urbanistic and title checks explained.

What actually happens between making an offer and owning your Salento property — the preliminare, deposit, and notary deed explained step by step.

How to get your Italian tax code and set up a power of attorney before buying property in Salento — the two documents every foreign buyer needs first.

How the APE energy certificate and the EU’s Green Homes Directive affect buying property in Salento in 2026 — what to check before you sign.