31/10/2026
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👉 Your offer isn’t a “maybe”
In Italy, a written offer (proposta d’acquisto) becomes binding once the seller accepts it. Never sign one just to hold a property while you think.
👉 The deposit has teeth.
With a caparra confirmatoria, walk away after the preliminary contract & you lose it. If the seller walks, they usually owe you double. Know which deposit you’re paying before you pay it.
👉 The notary isn’t your lawyer
They’re an impartial public official. They make the sale legal. They don’t make it a good buy. You need your own team checking the property.
👉 Budget the purchase, not the price
Buying a holiday home from a private seller? Registration tax is around 9% of the cadastral value. Then add notary, surveyor & lawyer fees. And agents in Italy often charge the buyer too.
👉 That trullo might never get bigger
Heritage & landscape protections can block extensions, pools & new builds. If your plan depends on what you’ll add, confirm it’s allowed first.
👉 The plans don’t match the house
This is the one that catches almost everyone. Old verandas, enclosed terraces, “extra” rooms that were never approved. If the land registry plans don’t match what’s built, the sale can stall. Or the problem becomes yours.
We’d rather you buy right than buy fast.
Before you sign anything, book a consultation call with us. Link in bio.
Whether you’re looking in Puglia, Tuscany, Sicily or Sardinia, these are the checks we run before anyone signs. Save this. You’ll want it later.