Property buyer representation
Buying property in Italy
Stella Polare is not a real estate agency. We do not sell, advertise or represent properties, and we do not act on behalf of sellers.
We provide administrative and organisational services exclusively for property buyers and represent their interests throughout the purchase process, from defining the client’s requirements and identifying suitable properties to viewings, negotiations, coordination of professional checks and notarial completion.
After the purchase, where required, we can also coordinate the connection or transfer of electricity, gas and water services, as well as renovation works.
We provide administrative and organisational services exclusively for property buyers and represent their interests throughout the purchase process, from defining the client’s requirements and identifying suitable properties to viewings, negotiations, coordination of professional checks and notarial completion.
After the purchase, where required, we can also coordinate the connection or transfer of electricity, gas and water services, as well as renovation works.
Buying property in Italy requires more than finding the right home
For an international buyer, identifying a suitable house or apartment is only the first step.
A property purchase in Italy may involve an estate agent, the owner, a notary, a surveyor, a lawyer, a translator, a bank and a tax adviser. Each party is responsible for a specific part of the transaction, but no one automatically oversees the entire process from the buyer’s perspective.
Before any binding document is signed, the buyer should understand the property’s legal and technical status, the total cost of the purchase, the terms of the offer, deposits, deadlines and any matters that remain unresolved.
Stella Polare coordinates the process on the buyer’s side, brings the relevant professionals together and keeps the client informed, so that each decision is made with a clear understanding of the property, the required checks, the expected costs and the next steps.
A property purchase in Italy may involve an estate agent, the owner, a notary, a surveyor, a lawyer, a translator, a bank and a tax adviser. Each party is responsible for a specific part of the transaction, but no one automatically oversees the entire process from the buyer’s perspective.
Before any binding document is signed, the buyer should understand the property’s legal and technical status, the total cost of the purchase, the terms of the offer, deposits, deadlines and any matters that remain unresolved.
Stella Polare coordinates the process on the buyer’s side, brings the relevant professionals together and keeps the client informed, so that each decision is made with a clear understanding of the property, the required checks, the expected costs and the next steps.
Working exclusively for the buyer
The service may cover the entire purchase process or begin at a later stage, depending on when the client contacts us.
Stella Polare works exclusively on the buyer’s side. We organise and coordinate the purchase process, communicate with agents, owners and the professionals involved, clarify the terms and practical aspects of the transaction, and keep the client informed at every stage.
Legal, notarial, tax and technical services requiring professional authorisation are provided separately by the relevant licensed Italian professionals. We coordinate their involvement where required.
Stella Polare works exclusively on the buyer’s side. We organise and coordinate the purchase process, communicate with agents, owners and the professionals involved, clarify the terms and practical aspects of the transaction, and keep the client informed at every stage.
Legal, notarial, tax and technical services requiring professional authorisation are provided separately by the relevant licensed Italian professionals. We coordinate their involvement where required.
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Buyer brief and purchase strategyWe begin with a detailed questionnaire and discussion of the buyer’s priorities, budget, intended use of the property, preferred locations and practical requirements. -
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Targeted property searchFollowing a detailed questionnaire, we prepare a shortlist of up to 10 properties that closely match the agreed criteria. Before including a property, we review the available information and clarify its current availability where possible. Unsuitable listings are not added simply to fill the shortlist. -
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Communication and viewingsWe communicate with estate agencies and property owners, request the necessary information, clarify the terms of sale and arrange appointments. The complete property purchase service includes up to two in-person viewings of selected properties. -
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Coordination of professional checksWe coordinate the review of ownership documents, cadastral and planning records, technical condition and other matters relevant to the purchase, involving the appropriate licensed professionals where required. -
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Offer and negotiationsWe communicate the buyer’s position and assist with negotiations concerning the price, deposits, conditions, deadlines and other terms before the buyer signs a binding document. -
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Notarial completionWe coordinate preparation for the notarial deed, communication with the notary and other professionals, signing arrangements, payment formalities and the handover of keys and possession.
SERVICES AND FEES
Choose the service that matches your purchase stage
Choose the service that matches your purchase stage
Our services can begin at any stage of the purchase. Each option below is a separate service, selected according to where you are in the purchase process.
Notarial fees, estate agency commission, taxes, translations, separate legal, tax and technical services, travel and other third-party expenses are paid separately.
Notarial fees, estate agency commission, taxes, translations, separate legal, tax and technical services, travel and other third-party expenses are paid separately.
Individual consultation
€300
- Professional assessment of your purchase plans, current stage and the practical steps required before proceeding.
- Individual review and recommended next steps
Assistance with a property you have found
€1,800
- For buyers who found a property before contacting us but need help communicating with the agent or owner, obtaining information, arranging a viewing and negotiating the proposed terms. We also coordinate the necessary checks and next steps before any binding document is signed.
- Communication, viewings, negotiations and coordination of checks
Full buyer representation
€5,000
- Complete buyer-side assistance from defining the purchase criteria and searching for suitable properties to negotiations, coordination of professional checks and notarial completion.
- €5,000 for properties priced up to €250,000
- 2% of the purchase price for properties priced above €250,000
- €5,000 fee paid in three stages: €2,500 + €1,500 + €1,000
Start with a property shortlist
Not ready for full buyer representation?
Begin with a focused property search based on your budget, preferred location and practical requirements.
Choose from a free preliminary match, a personal property review for €90, or an in-depth property enquiry for €290
Begin with a focused property search based on your budget, preferred location and practical requirements.
Choose from a free preliminary match, a personal property review for €90, or an in-depth property enquiry for €290
Buying Property in Italy
A practical guide for international buyers
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Before making an offer, it is important to understand how the Italian property purchase process works, which documents and checks may be required, what additional costs to expect and what happens at completion before the notary.
Inside the guide:
— preparation of documents and source-of-funds evidence;
— property search and communication with estate agents;
— technical and legal checks;
— the proposta d’acquisto and deposit;
— indicative purchase costs;
— completion before an Italian notary.
8-page PDF in English · Immediate access after payment
Inside the guide:
— preparation of documents and source-of-funds evidence;
— property search and communication with estate agents;
— technical and legal checks;
— the proposta d’acquisto and deposit;
— indicative purchase costs;
— completion before an Italian notary.
8-page PDF in English · Immediate access after payment
Services after completion
Our services can continue after the notarial deed has been signed.
Where required, we can coordinate the transfer or activation of electricity, gas and water contracts, internet installation, communication with the condominium administrator and other practical matters connected with taking possession of the property.
We can also coordinate renovation works and communication with local architects, surveyors, contractors and other professionals.
Where required, we can coordinate the transfer or activation of electricity, gas and water contracts, internet installation, communication with the condominium administrator and other practical matters connected with taking possession of the property.
We can also coordinate renovation works and communication with local architects, surveyors, contractors and other professionals.
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