Insights for foreign buyers

The Soul & Domus Blog.

Guides, legal checklists, and honest insights for international buyers considering property in Italy.

Buyer protection

Why you need an independent buyer's agent in Italy

Italian agents represent both sides. Here is why that is a problem — and what the alternative looks like.

By Tiziano Caminiti — June 2026 — 7 min read
Legal guide

The legal checklist every foreign buyer needs

The documents, verifications, and steps that protect you from the most common — and most expensive — mistakes.

By Tiziano Caminiti — June 2026 — 9 min read
Sicily

Buying property in Sicily as a foreign buyer

Noto, Val di Noto, and the Baroque coast — opportunities, risks, and what nobody tells you before you sign.

By Tiziano Caminiti — June 2026 — 8 min read
Lake Como

Buying property on Lake Como

Villas, apartments, heritage restrictions, and why local knowledge is not optional on the lake.

By Tiziano Caminiti — June 2026 — 8 min read
Checklist

Italian property legal checklist — 12 documents to verify

The 12 essential documents every foreign buyer must verify before signing anything in Italy.

By Tiziano Caminiti — June 2026 — 8 min read