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Irrevocable purchase proposal vs LOI (letter of intent) in the real estate market: differences, effects and risks

December 27, 2025by Studio Legale Mauro

Legal differences, binding effects, and concrete risks for the parties In the Italian real estate market, the phase preceding the preliminary contract is often governed by atypical or “practice” negotiation instruments, which, however, assume a far from secondary legal importance.Among these, the irrevocable purchase proposal and the LOI – letter of intent (or expression of...

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The period of effectiveness of the preliminary contract of real estate purchase and sale

December 19, 2025by Studio Legale Mauro

The preliminary contract for real estate purchase and sale is a central instrument in negotiation practice, but it frequently raises delicate questions of interpretation regarding the period of effectiveness, the statute of limitations on rights, and the effects of the passage of time.The correct identification of the applicable legal regime is essential in assessing whether...

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Notarial deed and payments in Italy: controls, traceability, transfers from abroad, and price deposit at the notary’s office

December 12, 2025by Studio Legale Mauro

The notarial de ed is not a mere formality: it is the deed that transfers ownership and must comply with a number of legal requirements. For a foreigner, the notarization is also where complex practical aspects converge: personal identification, possible power of attorney, translations, traceable payments, bank checks, possible price deposit. The deed: form and...

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Litigation in real estate buying and selling: typical foreigners’ mistakes and prevention strategies (from proposal to deed)

December 11, 2025by Studio Legale Mauro

Most real estate disputes arise before the deed: in the proposal, in the preliminary, in the handling of deposit and conditions, in the documentation of the property, or in the handover. The foreign buyer is statistically more exposed because they are moving through a system they are unfamiliar with and tend to “trust” standard forms....

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Real estate purchase proposal in Italy: why it really binds (and what a foreign buyer needs to know)

December 10, 2025by Studio Legale Mauro

For those from abroad, the stage of the real estate purchase proposal is often the most “dangerous” of the entire transaction. In many countries, in fact, the purchase offer is an informal, revocable step with no immediate effect. In Italy, on the other hand, the proposal is not a simple “expression of interest”: it can...

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Preliminary contract of sale and purchase in Italy: essential contents, registration and transcription (protections for those buying from abroad)

December 9, 2025by Studio Legale Mauro

After the proposal (or sometimes instead of it), Italian real estate buying and selling is often structured with a preliminary contract. For a foreign buyer, the preliminary is the document that should make the transaction “solid”: it defines obligations, timing, verifications and economic consequences. If it is generic or incomplete, however, it becomes the main...

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Down payment, down payments and penalties: how they work in Italian buying and selling (and why the foreigner should be careful)

December 8, 2025by Studio Legale Mauro

Dealing with down payments before the deed is the economic heart of the transaction. Many foreign buyers make the same mistake: they consider deposits and down payments as “money that comes back” if something goes wrong. In Italian law this is not the case: the legal qualification of the sums determines very different consequences. Down...

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Buying Property in Italy: Why You Need an Experienced Law Firm

December 5, 2025by Studio Legale Mauro

Buying a home in Italy is an exciting project – whether it’s a holiday house, an investment property or your future residence.However, the Italian legal system has its own rules, documents and professionals, which are often very different from those in other countries. Understanding the main steps will help you avoid costly mistakes and protect...

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Buying and selling: beware of the purchase proposal

July 14, 2025by Studio Legale Mauro

In the real estate transaction landscape, the purchase proposal is often perceived as a simple preliminary step, a form to be signed “to lock in the property.” In reality, it is an act with binding legal effects, which can lead to significant financial consequences and even result in litigation in case of default. A frequent...

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Property purchase option: benefits, risks and legal protection

July 2, 2025by Studio Legale Mauro

Legal Framework of the Option Contract The real estate option contract in Italian law represents a highly relevant instrument in real estate law. It is an agreement by which one party (grantor) undertakes to hold firm a contractual proposal in favor of the other party (optionee), who may accept it within a predetermined period. This...

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