Acquisition & Development Properties
Purchasing a luxury property in Italy is exciting yet complex. Our firm guides you through every step of the acquisition process, ensuring your interests are protected at all times. With seasoned Italian real estate lawyers by your side, you can invest with confidence despite local legal intricacies.
Service provided
Due Diligence & Title Check: we conduct thorough legal due diligence on the property’s title, zoning, and building permits before any purchase commitment. Our team verifies the property’s legal status (ownership, liens, mortgages) and ensure it complies with all planning and building regulations before sign a contract.
Contract Negotiation & Notary Coordination: we negotiate terms in preliminary contracts (compromesso) and coordinate with a trusted notary (Notaio) for the final deed. Consider that in Italy, real estate transactions require a public notary, but we act as your independent counsel review all documents and safeguard your interest.
Development & Renovation Counsel: If you plan to develop or renovate, we advise you on obtaining planning permissions, hiring architects/engineers (geometra), and drafting contracts with builders. We ensure your development in Italy complies with local laws and runs smoothly, from securing building permits to managing contractors agreements.
Cross-Border Expertise: our bilingual team bridges the gap between Italian bureaucracy and foreign investors, offering advice on optimal ownership structure (e.g. personal purchase sv. holding company or trust) and handling any cross-boarder legal issues.
Lifecycle Support: from initial financing and purchase to eventual construction and asset optimization , our legal support covers the full cycle of your investment.