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8 tips for selling your home quickly

From setting the right price to creating an effective listing, here are 8 essential tips for anyone thinking about putting their home on the market.

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Required Documents to Sell a House in 2025: Complete and Updated Guide

Are you thinking about putting your property up for sale? Then it's essential to know exactly which documents are required to sell a house in 2025. Italian regulations mandate a set of compulsory documents that the seller must provide to ensure a smooth and legally compliant transaction.

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The modus operandi of Engel & Völkers

Real Estate Agent Andrea Fiorenzani at Engel & Völkers Siena has brokered an exclusive apartment in the centre of the Italian city within the space of just 15 days. He kept closely to the “modus operandi” of Engel & Völkers, from acquisition of the property through to the deal closure. With great success!

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Mandatory Land Registry Compliance in the deed of sale

When executing a notarial deed for the purchase and sale of real estate, it is mandatory to have the "Cadastral Compliance" certificate; otherwise, the deed will be annulled. This obligation is established by Legislative Decree 78/2010 in our legal system and is not merely an additional bureaucratic requirement but rather a protection tool for the buyer.

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Selling a house before 5 years

First home bonus, taxes, penalties, bans and exceptions: What you need to know if you want to sell a house before 5 years.

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What aspects should be considered when selling a house?

Real estate is often the largest possession we have. Therefore, when it comes to selling the house we live in or a flat we own, it is virtually impossible not to consider memories that bind us to them. The decision to sell one's home is therefore complex, can often give rise to doubts and certainly has a whole series of issues to deal with. So what are the aspects to consider when selling a house? What is the right time to sell? How much is my property worth? How should the transfer of ownership be organised? What are the costs involved? These are just some of the questions you will face when selling. Related to these are some frequent mistakes, which are made especially when selling privately and without the competent support of an appraiser or estate agent.

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Tips for selling your home: what causes mistrust in a potential buyer

Selling your home can be a long and complex process, especially if you are not prepared for an undertaking of this magnitude. One of the first steps to take, therefore, is to engage the services of a qualified real estate agent. Equally crucial is to organise your property in good time in terms of the necessary documentation, finding relevant information and, more specifically, minor repairs. Here, then, are the main aspects to consider when preparing your home for sale.

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The sale of bare ownership

The concept of bare ownership can be remarkably helpful for both those wishing to buy a home and those selling it. While the buyer can obtain a lower price than the average value of real estate in a given category, the seller can count on the immediate availability of the agreed sum, while still securing the right of usufruct for life.

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Engel & Völkers Italy

Via Dante, 16

20121 Milan, Italy

Tel: +390645548120