In Italy, property purchases are governed by a structured legal framework, with the notary at its core.
As the guarantor of the transaction’s legality and security, the notary’s role extends well beyond the signing of the deed.
Understanding their role, responsibilities and guidance is essential to securing a property purchase, particularly in an international context.
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Buying property in Italy — and particularly in Sardinia — always begins with an essential administrative step: obtaining the codice fiscale.
Often mentioned early in the process, this personal identification number is rarely explained clearly, yet it underpins every legal and property transaction.
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Buying a home in Sardinia is not always just a real estate transaction.
It is often a meeting. Sometimes, even the beginning of a bond.
The story of Alexander — a German buyer I supported throughout his search — is a deeply authentic illustration of this reality. As he prepares to sign the final deed for his residence in Sardinia, he is crossing far more than a financial milestone: he is stepping into a new chapter of life.
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Buying property in Sardinia in 2026 bears little resemblance to the situation ten years ago.
For buyers considering Sardinia today, understanding these changes is no longer optional.
Without experiencing a speculative bubble, the Sardinian real estate market has evolved under the influence of deeper structural changes: new expectations from international buyers, the lasting establishment of remote working, and increasing pressure on certain highly targeted areas.
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For an international buyer, a property located in Italy never exists in isolation. From the outset, it forms part of a broader picture: assets spread across multiple jurisdictions, pre-existing legal structures, family balances, and medium- to long-term succession considerations.
A single asset may therefore be subject to different tax regimes depending on the country of residence, the nationality of the heirs, or the chosen ownership structure.
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The Sardinian Carnival is not a festive pause disconnected from its territory. It is an ancient heritage, deeply rooted in pastoral life, agricultural cycles, and the collective memory of local communities. Long before becoming a cultural event, Carrasegare — its name in the Sardinian language — was a rite of passage: a pivotal moment between winter and the return of light, between the harshness of the cold season and the hope of renewal.
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