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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.
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Heat pump, photovoltaic system, condensing boiler. Each type of heating has its advantages (and disadvantages).
In recent years, international buyers have taken on an increasingly significant role in the Italian real estate market, particularly in the high-end residential segment. Italy continues to exert a unique appeal thanks to its quality of life, cultural heritage, diverse landscapes, and the stability of its property market compared to other countries.
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.
First home bonus, taxes, penalties, bans and exceptions: What you need to know if you want to sell a house before 5 years.
Finding yourself having to sell an inherited property is a situation many families face without prior preparation. Alongside the emotional aspects, there are often uncertainties related to legal procedures, taxation, and administrative requirements: what needs to be done before the property can be sold, which documents are required, what taxes apply, and which potential issues should be addressed in advance.
Starting the process of selling a property requires, even before publishing an advertisement, gathering precise and up-to-date documentation. Among the documents required by law, the APE (Energy Performance Certificate) is often the least known to those approaching a real estate transaction for the first time, yet it is one of the elements that most affect the regularity of the sale and the perceived value by the buyer.
When dealing with a property sale, one of the most important aspects concerns the clarity and accuracy of cadastral documentation. This is often the stage when doubts about terminology arise: terms like cadastral map reference (mappale) and cadastral parcel are frequently used, but not always with full awareness. Understanding the difference between the two is not just a technical detail—it is a crucial step to avoid mistakes, delays, or misunderstandings during a property transaction.
Selling a property is a complex process that requires the owner’s presence and signature at different stages, from granting the mandate to the final notarial deed. But what happens if the seller cannot personally handle the transaction? In these cases, the power of attorney for the sale of a property comes into play, a legal tool that allows someone else to manage the sale. In this guide, we analyze when it is needed, how it works, the different types, the advantages, and the precautions to take.
Want to move to a larger home, a better area, or simply somewhere different? One practical issue can hold many people back: how do you manage the sale of your current home and the purchase of a new one at the same time? Should you sell first and then start looking, risking being left without a home? Or buy first, risking having to cover the costs of two properties? And how can you coordinate the timing?
A cellar can be much more than a place to store boxes and garden tools. With a touch of creativity and the right planning, the cellar can in fact become a living space in its own right. Whether you need an extra bedroom, an office or a guest room, renovating the cellar can be the ideal solution. In this article, you will discover how to turn your cellar into a living area in just ten steps.
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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!