Dolce Living Blog: Insights on Italian Living and Real Estate

The Italian Energy Efficiency Certification (APE)

All Italian properties are issued an Energy Efficiency Certificate (APE) and must adhere to EU guidelines.

We address some of the most common questions on purchasing Italian real estate.

The Elective Residency Visa is the most coveted visa by international retirees who wish to relocate to Italy.

Italy requires non-EU citizens to obtain a visa in order to enter and reside within its national territory. Learn about

Italian bank deposits are insured by the FITD and the FGDCC up to €100,000 per depositor, per bank. Foreign depositors

A thorough due diligence process will ensure you are purchasing a property that is clear of structural, legal or title

Find out more about IMU and TARI, the most common property taxes in Italy.

The costs associated with purchasing real estate in Italy can vary greatly. In this article we analyze those costs in

A recent Canadian law has indirectly restricted Canadians who want to buy property in Italy. There are, however, a few