Buying your first home in Perugia as an expatriate
Legal assistance for those relocating from abroad and purchasing a residence in Perugia
Buying your first home in Perugia as an expatriate relocating to Italy
The expatriate who has decided to establish residence in Perugia and wishes to purchase a primary residence faces a series of legal and fiscal considerations that differ from those applicable to non-resident purchasers.
First-home (prima casa) tax benefits — which significantly reduce the registration tax — are available to purchasers who establish residence in the municipality of Perugia within eighteen months of the purchase.
The firm is available to assist the relocating expatriate with the eligibility requirements, the contractual process, and the post-purchase compliance obligations.
The purchase procedure in Perugia follows the standard Italian conveyancing model: preliminary contract, due diligence encompassing building compliance, cadastral verification, and encumbrance searches, followed by the notarial deed.
For the expatriate unfamiliar with the Italian system, the firm provides step-by-step assistance in English, ensuring that every phase is managed with full awareness of the client's rights and obligations.
Tax benefits for expatriates — the impatriati regime
Qualifying expatriates who transfer their tax residence to Italy may benefit from the impatriati tax regime, which can reduce taxable employment or self-employment income by fifty percent, up to an annual income threshold of six hundred thousand euros.
This regime, combined with the prima casa tax benefits on the property purchase, can render the relocation to Perugia particularly advantageous from a fiscal perspective.
The firm advises on the eligibility conditions, the application procedure, and the interaction between the impatriati regime and the property acquisition.
How to proceed — preliminary consultation
The first recommended step is to schedule a thirty-minute preliminary consultation, available in English, to evaluate the specific relocation and purchase scenario and identify the applicable benefits and obligations.
The firm outlines the principal steps typically required to complete the purchase and establish residence in Perugia.
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Lawyer Liliana L'Aurora, registered with the Bar Association of Latina, with experience in business distress law and over-indebtedness, in compliance with the Business Distress Code. Crisis Manager in over-indebtedness procedures and insolvency proceedings. I am also registered with the Register of Crisis Managers and the OCC at the Bar Association of Latina.
I have acquired significant experience working at the De Felice Law Firm, mainly dealing with bankruptcy proceedings and delegated real estate sales. I offer legal consultations in the following areas: commercial law, family law, civil liability.
Graduated in Law from La Sapienza University in Rome, I continue to participate in advanced courses and specialist seminars.
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- The firm provides specialised legal counsel on matters involving Perugia and the surrounding territory — irrespective of the client's place of residence.
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Can legal assistance be obtained for a matter involving Perugia without residing there?
- The firm handles legal matters connected to the territory of Perugia and surrounding municipalities, regardless of where the client is based.
- Cases involving local real estate, commercial activities, contracts, inheritance and disputes tied to the following areas are fully covered: Torgiano, Bettona, Deruta, Corciano, Valfabbrica, Cannara, Bastia Umbra, Magione, Collazzone, Passignano sul Trasimeno.
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Does the firm provide legal assistance for over-indebtedness and debt crisis procedures connected to Perugia?
- The firm offers specialised legal assistance for over-indebtedness procedures under Italian Law No. 3/2012 and the Business Crisis Code (D.Lgs. 14/2019), assisting both private individuals and sole traders connected to the Perugia area.
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INTERNATIONAL CLIENTS REQUIRING REAL ESTATE AND INHERITANCE LAW ASSISTANCE IN PERUGIA
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Selling inherited Italian property from abroad — Perugia and Perugia
- A non-resident heir wishing to sell inherited property in Perugia faces a series of procedural requirements that must be addressed before any transfer can occur. These include completion of the succession declaration, cadastral alignment, resolution of any building code irregularities, and procurement of the required energy performance certificate. The heir must obtain an Italian tax identification number and may grant a power of attorney to enable the firm to act on their behalf before the notary public. Capital gains taxation for non-resident sellers is governed by specific provisions, and applicable bilateral tax treaties must be considered to avoid double taxation in the country of residence.
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Purchasing property in Perugia as a British citizen after Brexit
- Since the United Kingdom's departure from the European Union, British nationals seeking to acquire real estate in Perugia must navigate a distinct regulatory framework. Reciprocity conditions under Italian law must be verified, tax identification must be obtained, and the conveyancing procedure differs markedly from the English system of solicitors and land registry. Furthermore, post-Brexit residence considerations apply where the purchaser intends to reside in the property for extended periods. The firm is available to assist UK clients at each stage of the acquisition process in the Perugia area, from preliminary due diligence and building compliance verification through to notarial deed execution.
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Cross-border property transactions between France and Perugia
- French nationals acquiring or inheriting property in Perugia benefit from EU Succession Regulation No. 650/2012, which permits the choice of applicable law for succession matters. However, the Italian conveyancing system, cadastral regime, and building compliance framework remain exclusively governed by Italian law. The firm provides French-speaking clients with structured guidance through each phase of the real estate transaction or succession procedure in Perugia, ensuring alignment with both Italian regulatory requirements and the client's obligations under French fiscal law, including reporting to the Direction générale des finances publiques.
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Real estate acquisition near Perugia for German and Swiss buyers
- German and Swiss nationals represent a significant share of foreign property purchasers in Umbria. Whether acquiring a primary residence, a holiday home, or an investment property in the Perugia area, the purchaser must contend with Italian conveyancing procedures, cadastral verifications, building compliance assessments, and a taxation framework distinct from that of Germany or Switzerland. The bilateral conventions for the avoidance of double taxation between Italy and each country have direct implications for property income and capital gains. The firm offers dedicated assistance in German legal terminology where required, with the aim of supporting the client's interests from preliminary inquiry through to registration.
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Italian property inheritance for US and Canadian heirs in Perugia
- A United States or Canadian citizen who has inherited real property in Perugia or in the province of Perugia is required to complete the Italian succession procedure, regardless of residence abroad. The process entails filing a declaration of succession with the competent Revenue Agency, settling applicable inheritance taxes — which differ substantially from US estate tax provisions — and registering the transfer with the local land registry. Where building code violations affect the property, preliminary regularisation may be necessary before any disposition. Remote assistance may be provided for the principal procedural steps, which may allow the heir to fulfil obligations without travelling to Umbria, depending on the specific circumstances of the case.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FROM INTERNATIONAL CLIENTS IN PERUGIA
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What happens if inherited property in Perugia has building code violations?
- Building irregularities must generally be resolved before the property can be sold or mortgaged. Options include applying for a sanatoria (retroactive building permit) where the violation is eligible for regularisation, or demolition and restoration to the approved state. The firm assesses the nature of the violation and advises on available remediation options, which vary depending on the type and extent of the irregularity.
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What taxes apply when a non-resident inherits property in Perugia?
- Inheritance tax in Italy is determined by the degree of kinship between the deceased and the heir, with rates ranging from four to eight percent and applicable exemption thresholds. Non-resident heirs are subject to the same rates as residents. Additionally, cadastral and mortgage taxes apply at the time of succession registration. Bilateral tax treaties may affect whether the inheritance is also taxable in the heir's country of residence.
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Do I need to pay IMU property tax as a non-resident owner in Perugia?
- Non-resident property owners in Perugia are generally subject to IMU (Imposta Municipale Unica) at the applicable municipal rate, which varies by municipality and property category. The primary residence exemption is not available to non-resident owners unless specific conditions are met. The firm advises on the applicable rates and filing obligations.
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Is a power of attorney sufficient to complete a property sale in Perugia without being present?
- A non-resident owner may grant a special power of attorney (procura speciale notarile) to an appointed representative, enabling the sale of property in Perugia without the owner's physical presence at the notarial deed. The power of attorney must be executed before an Italian consulate abroad or before a foreign notary with subsequent apostille and sworn translation.
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