Technical notes for buying in Tuscany
M A N I N I ® Journal
No brochure articles. Here you'll find concrete analysis on purchasing, due diligence, planning constraints, real renovation costs and the mistakes to avoid when buying a prestige property in Tuscany. Written by someone who actually lives through the sites and the negotiations.
Documents needed to buy property in Tuscany from abroad
Identity and an Italian tax code are only the start. Prepare the buyer file and the property file before a signature makes the transaction irreversible.
How much it really costs to renovate a Tuscan farmhouse
A price per square metre taken from the internet describes a stone farmhouse no better than a price list describes a tailor. How to think about the real cost of a high-end renovation, before you sign.
Landscape restrictions on the Argentario: what to check before signing
On the Argentario the price of a seafront villa is also explained by what cannot be done with that view. What to verify on restrictions, extensions and access before buying.
When a property fails the MANINI Approved seal
There is plenty of talk about what makes a property a good opportunity, far less about what makes it a mistake. Saying no is part of the service: what we look for and what makes us stop.
Buying a farmhouse in Val d'Orcia: 7 mistakes to avoid
Buyers in Val d'Orcia often sign with their heart and discover later, with their wallet, what owning a rural property inside a protected area really means. The seven most expensive mistakes, and how to avoid them.
Personal property finder vs estate agent: who protects whom
When buying a home you speak to an agent and assume you have someone on your side. Almost always, you don't. The difference in mandate that changes the very nature of the purchase.
New buying guides
Costs beyond the price when buying property in Tuscany
Taxes, notary, surveys, translations and work: build an acquisition budget without confusing price with total cost.
Italian property purchase offer: checks before signing
Price, terms, deposit, due diligence and conditions: what an overseas buyer should review before signing an Italian offer.
Preliminary contract for Italian property when buying from abroad
Documents, due diligence, registration, payments and preparation for completion when signing an Italian preliminary contract abroad.
Special power of attorney to buy property in Italy
Authority, form, apostille and translation: preparing a special power of attorney for an Italian property purchase.
Planning and cadastral compliance in Italy: the difference
Why cadastral plans and authorised status are different checks and which records to request before buying Italian property.
Buying an Italian farmhouse with agricultural land: checks
Boundaries, access, occupation, pre-emption and rural buildings: due diligence for a farmhouse with agricultural land.
How to choose a notary when buying property in Italy
Independence, language, timing and records: how an international buyer selects and instructs an Italian notary.
Chianti or Val d’Orcia: where to buy a home in Tuscany
Access, landscape, services, constraints and use: compare Chianti and Val d’Orcia without relying on a generic ranking.
Buying a seaside villa in Tuscany: due-diligence checks
Coastal risk, access, salt, restrictions and maintenance: checks before buying a Tuscan seaside villa.
Mortgage for non-residents buying property in Italy
Income, currency, equity, valuation and timing: preparing a mortgage file as a non-resident buyer in Italy.
How to pay for an Italian property purchase from abroad
Accounts, currency, source of funds and timing: preparing traceable payments for an Italian property transaction.
