Buying property is always a major undertaking. If you are planning to invest in the Italian property market, we highly recommend that you take expert, independent legal advice.

In reality, however, the vast majority of people who buy a home in Italy do not obtain independent legal advice. Most seek legal advice only after having paid a deposit and signed a contract, or – more commonly – once they have already run into problems.

Real estate agents do not get paid unless a given property is sold, and this fact often strongly influences their impartiality. Equally, the seller of a property will only receive his money if the buyer purchases his property, and therefore will be unconcerned about what happens next. On the other hand, a lawyer is not only obliged to observe strict professional standards but his payment is not linked to where and from whom you make your purchase.

A multilingual conveyancing lawyer will cut out any possibilities for confusion or misunderstanding that may arise when you attempt to understand or translate the promises of a seller. Hence, your transaction will become more secure and you will also be provided with a free translation service when dealing with the real estate agent, the public notary, banks and many other official bodies.