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All you need to know to buy a house in Sicily

We put at the disposal of all those who intend to buy a house in Sicily, a "bible", to learn everything you need to know about real estate investments in Sicily.

Below, we list all the main points that will be explored in this guide, which you can request for free by filling out the form at the end of this page.

TOPICS OF THIS GUIDE:

1. RED TAPE

2. TAXATION

3. MORTGAGES

4. INVESTMENTS

5. INVESTING IN (OR MOVING TO) SICILY

1. RED TAPE

There is a good amount of red tape in Italy when purchasing a home.

Italy, on most occasions, does not hold back foreigners from buying real estate properties but there could be some restrictions on property ownership.

HOLDING YOUR TITLE TO THE ITALIAN REAL ESTATE.

Ownership of Italian real estate can be achieved in several ways.

THE BUYING PROCESS

Before you make any move, you might have to consider finding a registered real estate agent. Agents in Italy are required by the law to be registered with the local chamber of commerce and to hold a special identification card

THE BUYING PROCESS INVOLVES ...

The buying process usually takes about 90 days as it involves a few things, which SICILYREALTY will do for you.

2. TAXATION

Taxation in the Italian real estate varies considerably according to the price, if or not the property is new or old.

3. MORTGAGES

The best way to pay for a house in Italy is with a mortgage.

Getting an Italian mortgage is possible in nine steps.

4. INVESTMENTS

Investing in real estate is the best way to protect your money, perhaps because real estate not only protects your money, but also makes it grow.

WHAT IS REAL ESTATE'S INVESTMENTS?

MAKING MONEY IN REAL ESTATE

ACTIVE REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT:

Investing in real estate yourself would involve a lot of things.

MAKING MONEY OFF YOUR SICILIAN INVESTMENT

5. WHY INVESTING IN (OR MOVING TO) SICILY

Investing in (or moving to) Sicily means to start a business (or a life) on a territory that together with few other places in the world represents the best in terms of history, art, culture, gastronomy, literature, architecture, landscapes, climate and, of course, tourism. 