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5 Reasons to Buy a Holiday Apartment in Italy
A holiday apartment in Italy combines your own getaway with rental income potential. Discover five reasons to buy, covering prices, personal use, financing, letting and tax benefits.

Florian Haaf
2 min read


Property Prices in Europe: 3 Maps for Easy Comparison
Compare European property prices with ESPON HOUSE4ALL, IWH EREI and OECD maps. Includes a simple OECD guide and an explanation of NUTS regions.

Florian Haaf
3 min read


Buying an Apartment in Germany: Top 3 Tips for Swiss Buyers
Three tips for buying an apartment in Germany: choose a German bank, plan for tax on rental income and negotiate the purchase price.

Florian Haaf
2 min read


Liability insurance for your Italian property: practical tips
Understand the key liability cover for your Italian property, from ownership and letting to renovation work, insured amounts and property details.

Florian Haaf
3 min read


Calculating living area: Germany, Switzerland and Italy compared
Why the same home can have different advertised floor areas in Germany, Switzerland and Italy. Compare measurement rules, weightings and a worked example.

Florian Haaf
5 min read


Obtaining a digital identity in Italy without Italian residency
CNS and digital signatures for property owners in Italy: how they work, what you need and how to apply through the Bolzano Chamber of Commerce.

Florian Haaf
3 min read


Calculating IMU property tax and cadastral income in Italy
Understand how Italian IMU property tax is calculated from cadastral income, national multipliers and the municipal rate, with a worked example.

Florian Haaf
4 min read
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