The Real Cost of Buying a House in Italy (No Surprises!)

👋 Hey there,

Buying a house in Italy is exciting, but understanding all the costs can be a challenge. Let’s break it all down so you know exactly what to expect.

🏡 For this example we will take a $30.000 house in Tuscany, Italy

🧾 Registration Tax

First Home = 2% ($400)

Second Home = 9% ($1.800)

🖋️ Notary Fees

$750 - $1.000 (deposit stage)

$1.000 - $1.500 (final deed)

👩‍💼 Real Estate Agent Fees

$2.000 - $3.000

👨‍🔧 Geometra (Technical Survey)

$500 - $1.000

✈️ Buying Trip (Property Viewing)

$1.000 - $3.000

🏠 House Payments

Deposit = 10 - 30% ($3.000 - $9.000)

Final due = 70 - 90% ($21.000 - $27.000)

💯 Total Cost + Purchase Price

Lowest possible cost = $4.650 + $30.000

Highest possible cost = $8.300 + $30.000

💰 Annual Taxes

Municipality tax = $100 - $500 per year

Waste tax = $100 - $300 per year

Let us know—what is your biggest question about buying in Italy? Just hit reply!