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Taxes Associated with Selling a House

When you decide to sell a house, the focus is often on the sale price and negotiations with the buyer. However, an equally important aspect concerns the taxes and fiscal charges related to the transaction. These can significantly impact the final net gain and should be carefully considered during the planning phase.

Property Valuation: Difference Between Asking Price and Market Price

Establishing the correct price for a property is the first step to attracting genuinely interested buyers and promoting a quick and effective sale. An incorrect property valuation, on the other hand, risks prolonging the process, leading to complicated negotiations, or worse, forcing the owner to lower the price after months of inactivity on the market.

Bathroom Renovation: A Complete Guide to Increasing Your Property’s Value

The bathroom is one of the most strategic spaces in any home. Investing in its renovation means improving comfort, functionality, and aesthetics while also boosting the property’s appeal on the market. Here’s how to get the most out of a bathroom makeover, with an overview of costs, tax incentives, planning, and benefits.

Where to invest in Rome in 2026: the most promising luxury segment neighborhoods

Rome has always been one of the most sought-after cities in the world for those looking for a luxury property. A capital that never stops attracting: every year, international events such as the Internazionali BNL d’Italia bring a wealthy and global audience to the city, and part of this audience ends up seeing Rome not only as a tourist or sports destination, but as a real estate investment opportunity. The Roman luxury real estate market, supported by growing demand and a selective supply, confirms its structural strength in 2026. In this context, the presence of Engel & Völkers at the Fan Village of the Internazionali BNL d’Italia also plays a role, as evidence of the constant dialogue between major international events and interest in the high-end property market. In this guide, we analyze the most promising neighborhoods for those who want to invest in Rome in the premium segment, with updated data and a district-by-district overview.

Rent-to-own: how it works, advantages and disadvantages

In the Italian real estate landscape, rent-to-own is increasingly emerging as an alternative formula to traditional property sales, capable of meeting very different needs. On one hand, it appeals to those who want to become homeowners but do not currently have the necessary liquidity or are not yet able to access a mortgage. On the other hand, it offers sellers a tool to expand their pool of potential buyers and secure continuous income during the period preceding the final transfer of ownership.

Home renovation mortgage: how it works and key advantages

Buying a property to renovate is today one of the most strategic choices in the Italian real estate market. The renovation mortgage is establishing itself as a financial tool of growing importance: it allows you to finance in a single solution both the purchase of the property and the costs of construction work, simplifying the financial management of the entire process. Generally lower purchase prices, the freedom to customize every space, and the concrete opportunity to increase the property’s value over time are elements that attract an increasingly wide range of informed buyers.

Talent Roadshow Engel & Völkers: the future of networking immobiliare and luxury real estate

From 18 to 29 May, Engel & Völkers Italia launches a nationwide initiative: the Talent Roadshow. Far more than a traditional professional meeting, this format is an immersive experience dedicated to consultants and industry experts who want to anticipate new market paradigms. Each stop is built on strategic pillars designed to generate shared value, authentic connections, and elite expertise.

Real estate negotiation: how to achieve a win-win purchase and sale agreement

Negotiating doesn’t simply mean “pushing on price”: it is a strategic process that allows sellers and buyers to find a balance between different needs.

Handling Objections for Real Estate Agents: Turning Doubts into Opportunities

In a real estate negotiation, objections are not unexpected obstacles but a natural part of the process. When a client expresses doubts or hesitations, they are actually showing interest: they are evaluating the property, the service, and the information provided.

Laveno and the lombard shore: The authentic elegance of Lake Maggiore

The Lombard shore of Lake Maggiore reveals itself as an authentic gem, where the wildbeauty of the Prealps gently embraces the sparkling waters. Laveno Mombello, with its charming gulf and 360° panorama from Sasso del Ferro, is the heart of this area. Here, a serene and authentic lifestyle blends with a deep connection to nature and an ancient tradition of hospitality. It's a destination for those seeking discreet elegance, far from the clamour, yet rich in history and charm.

Living timeless luxury, between history and modernity: Villa Mesmer in Monza

In the heart of Monza, just a few steps from its most exclusive center, Villa Mesmer shines once again. A 17th-century residence that, thanks to a careful process of architectural redevelopment, is set to rediscover its authentic beauty, blending the memory of the past with a refined contemporary vision of living.

Drawings of Dreams: The Engel & Völkers Milan Creative Project

With the start of the new school year, Milan is preparing to welcome a unique initiative that brings together creativity, innovation, Home, and families. From September 2nd to September 28th, 2025, Engel & Völkers Milan is launching "Drawings of Dreams" (Disegni di Sogni), a project designed for elementary school children and their parents, with the aim of sparking the imagination of the little ones and creating new opportunities for community connection.

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