Opening an Italian Bank Account When You Buy Property in Salento
What foreign buyers need to open an Italian bank account in Salento, what it costs, and why it makes utilities, IMU and completion day simpler.
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Buying a Seafront Property in Salento: The Coastal Rules Foreign Buyers Miss
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.
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Buying Land to Build in Salento: Permits, Restrictions and Realistic Timelines
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.
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New Build vs Resale in Salento: Which Should You Buy?
Comparing new-build and resale property in Salento on tax treatment, warranty, character and timeline — a practical decision guide for foreign buyers.
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Transferring Money to Italy for Your Property Purchase: A Practical Guide
How to move a six-figure sum to Italy for a Salento property purchase without losing thousands to bad exchange rates or missed deadlines.
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Due Diligence Checklist: What to Verify Before You Buy in Salento
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.
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From Preliminare to Rogito: Italy’s Property Purchase Timeline Explained
What actually happens between making an offer and owning your Salento property — the preliminare, deposit, and notary deed explained step by step.
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Codice Fiscale and Power of Attorney: A Foreign Buyer’s Practical Guide
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.
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Energy Ratings & the EU Green Homes Directive: Salento Buyer Guide
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.
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Buying a Renovation Project in Salento: Complete 2026 Guide
Fixer-upper villas, trulli and masserie in Salento: real renovation costs, which tax incentives foreign buyers can actually claim, and due diligence steps.
