So you want to purchase real estate in Italy, you’re researching locations and learning about the process. Next, you might be looking to hire a trustworthy English-speaking professional help to assist you in navigating the homebuying process in an unfamiliar country.
This is a very commonly asked question and a concern for many who are considering a move to Italy, so we’ve started collecting real recommendations from English-speaking expats, from Facebook expat groups, expat blogs and online forums, who have successfully gone through the process of buying a home in Italy using their services.
Here’s a list of recommended real estate consulting service providers according to other expats who have found them useful and to their satisfaction:
1. Italian Real Estate Consultants, Lawyers and Experts
Repeatedly recommended especially by Americans, Italian Real Estate Consultants is a legal consulting firm based in Northern Italy who also holds an office in Riverside, California.
2. House Finders Northern Italy
House Finders Northern Italy was founded by two Americans who moved to Piedmont, Italy after buying a home while still living in the United States, according to their bio posted on their website. They also run a YouTube channel.
3. Smart Move Italy
Smart Move Italy serves as a boutique real estate buyers’ agency based in Florence, Italy. The Smart Move Italy team is frequently praised by expats for their professionalism, market expertise and reliability.
4. Super Savvy Travelers
Super Savvy Travelers is a real estate agency from San Jose California run by a real estate agent who has bought and renovated several properties in Italy and are now sharing their experience on YouTube and also provide property consulting services.
5. Salento with Love
If you’re looking to purchase and renovate property in Southern Italy, many expats find Davide Mengoli’s YouTube channel very useful and fun to watch. He is the most popular real estate consultant for expats in Salento, Puglia.
6. Clemente Law Firm
Alessandro Clemente is a real estate lawyer based in Milano who runs a one-stop-shop for buying and selling property in Italy.
This list is a work in progress. Please check back in from time to time for updates. Did you have a pleasant experience with purchasing a home in Italy and would like to recommend a service you’ve used? You may email contact@mydolcecasa.com. Thank you!