In the practice of buying and selling real estate, it can happen that seller and buyer, although aware of the existence of an unauthorized portion or building discrepancies, choose not to declare them in the notarial deed, setting up the sale “as if” that part did not exist. It is a choice that exposes both...
The purchase of a property in Italy by a foreign national is a perfectly lawful and, in recent years, increasingly frequent transaction. However, foreign investors, families planning to move to our country or individuals interested in a second home are confronted with a legal system that has specific rules, often different from those in force...
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...
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...
