Contents:
- About us
- Our fees for complete guidance
- Hourly & Mileage rates
- Fixed costs before transfer
- Fixed costs after transfer
About us:
We are a prominent Dutch consultancy specializing in guiding international clients through the real estate investment and acquisition process across various European countries, with a focus on Italy.
Our collaboration with a diverse range of experts, including lawyers, notaries, accountants, real estate agents, and contractors, ensures comprehensive support for our investors, guaranteeing seamless and efficient experience.
We work with you from the moment of the first viewing, during the purchasing process, at the transfer of title, and when arranging all necessary registrations.
Our fees for complete guidance:
All translations will be done by your lawyer or the Notary office or by a sworn translator. The costs for the translations are always for the buyer’s account.
1- This is what you can expect from the HouseForSaleTuscany service, with our non-negotiable fee is 5% of the purchase price, and a minimum fee of € 6,500 VAT included.
The payment of these costs will be made as follows:
*)- At the start of the purchase process, an amount of € 1,500.00 plus VAT will be paid first,
*)- After signing the first agreement, 50% of the commission plus VAT will be paid,
*)- One week before the transfer of the title deed, the remaining 50% plus VAT will be paid.
If the buyer withdraws from the purchase process, all amounts paid will be forfeited.
2- It is self-evident that a good personal conversation is essential before we start our journey together. This is mainly due to increasing efficiency in terms of time and saving costs.
3- Applying for an Italian fiscal/ social tax number (codice fiscale) at the local tax authorities. This is generally done by a notary, or a lawyer and costs are involved.
4- Italian VAT number (partita IVA) in case you purchase as a company, to register with the local tax authorities. This is generally done by an accountant, a notary or a lawyer and costs are involved.
5- Scheduling an appointment to open an Italian bank account with the buyer, to handle all your financial affairs during the buying process and later for personal use. There will be additional extra costs, we will always discuss this in advance.
6- Arranging an Italian mobile phone subscription to organize bank payments online. There will be additional extra costs, we will always discuss this in advance.
7- Comprehensive guidance during the viewings in different languages, if applicable.
8- Start negotiations with the seller on your behalf, doing our best to ensure both parties will be satisfied.
9- Taking care of the bid contract “PROPOSTA D’ACQUISITO” in Italian and possibly having it translated into your language. All your wishes and conditions are included and recorded in the contract (resolutive conditions).
10- Organizing the “compromesso” for business purchases.
11- Having a geometra gather all building permits and check the land borders at the municipality and the land registry very thoroughly. For additional extra work such as a technical inspection report or official valuation for the mortgage there will be additional extra costs, we will always discuss this in advance.
12- Organize the appointment at the notary and schedule a sworn interpreter for translating the transfer contract.
13- Arranging that all documents, contracts, permits, etc. are delivered to the notary and supervising the preparation of the transfer contract together with the notary. The Notary will also find out whether mortgages, loans or debts are resting on the property.
14- Requesting and delivering the registered title deed for the new owner.
A- Hourly & mileage rates:
For organizing, managing, administrative work, guiding, advising, guiding and managing construction and renovation work, transferring utilities, registering with the municipality, organizing meetings and attending them, etc., our hourly and mileage rates are as follows:
A-1) Monday to Friday between 08:30 and 17:00 for normal management and administration and others per hour: € 125.00 plus VAT.
A-2) Driving times are calculated per hour during the time from our office in Civitella in Val di Chiana or Arezzo to the destination address. The costs are per hour: € 85.00 plus VAT.
A-3) The kilometer rate from our office in Civitella in Val di Chiana or Arezzo to the destination address is per kilometer driven: € 1.25 plus VAT.
A-4) Saturday and Sunday and Monday until Friday between 17:00 and 08:30, an additional surcharge will be added of 50% plus VAT.
B- Some fixed costs for the buyers of real estate BEFORE the transfer of the title deed:
B-1) Viewings fees: Regrettably, due to what our team would describe as “Real Estate Tourism” we have had to introduce two house rules. Think of futile buyers wanting to see several properties, to never be heard from again.
This is a great waste of time and resources for our team, hence why: We offer up to 3 viewings free of charge, if our clients wish to tour more properties, they shall be charged € 75 per extra property tour – which is to be paid for ahead of time.
Upon purchasing a property with HouseForSaleTuscany the amount paid for extra viewings shall be reimbursed within 2 months or deducted from our Agency Fee. The amount is non-refundable upon cancellation.
B-2) Luxury Properties: Due to “Real Estate Tourism” we require proof of funds to tour properties with a listing price above one million euros. Either in the form of a bank statement, portfolio overview or letter of intent.
B-3) Italian VAT number (partita IVA) in case you purchase as a company, to register with the local tax authorities. Our fees are per person € 250.00 plus VAT, Plus the costs of an accountant and other experts.
B-4) Scheduling an appointment to open an Italian bank account, to handle all your financial affairs during the buying process and later for personal use. Per bank account € 250.00 plus VAT.
B-5) Arranging an Italian mobile phone account. Per phone account € 200.00 plus VAT.
B-6) Organizing the insurance for the property and possibly furniture, etc.: Per policy € 250.00 plus VAT, Plus the insurance company costs.
B-7) To organize an inspection of the buildings our costs are between € 750.00 and 2,500.00 plus VAT, AND the costs of the experts will have to be paid separately such as an architect, a building engineer, a surveyor, an electrician, a plumber, a contractor, etc. etc.
C- Some fixed costs for the buyers of real estate AFTER the transfer of the title deed:
C-1) Transferring the utilities to the name of the buyer, which is quite a hassle: € 250 per utility plus VAT, plus the costs of the companies.
C-2) Registering the buyer with the municipality as the new owner of the property: € 700 plus VAT.
C-3) Registration of residents for some buyers it is possible to come and live permanently in Italy. Our costs to organize this process with an immigration lawyer are € 2,500 plus the VAT. In addition are the costs of the lawyer, these vary per application and perhaps the costs of other experts such as an accountant.
C-4) For contacting an account to calculate the owners’ taxes and levies each year: € 250 plus VAT.
C-5) For organizing new connections for e.g. water, gas, electricity, internet, etc.: € 700 per utility plus VAT, plus the costs of the companies.
C-6) Starting your own company, for example an agriturismo or Bed and Breakfast: € 2,500 plus VAT, Plus the costs of the accountant, notary, lawyer, etc.
C-7) Maintenance of the garden/ land/ private road / etc.: per hour € 55 plus VAT.
C-8) Organizing the maintenance of the central heating and chimneys: € 150 plus VAT plus the costs of the companies.
C-9) Transport from Florence or Pisa airport to your residence address in Arezzo and direct area: €85 per hour driven and €1.50 per km driven with a starting amount of at least € 300 plus VAT.
C-10) Arrange suitable accommodation where you can stay during house hunting: € 250 plus VAT.
A proposal about the above-mentioned work services and activities and any other activities not mentioned here will always follow an indication of the costs after a personal conversation with the client. If the client agrees after this, an agreement between the parties will be signed in Italian and English to avoid misunderstandings about the agreements made.
All amounts mentioned are exclusive of VAT and VAT will be added later. VAT in Italy is 22% and in the Netherlands 21%.
We recommend that you check with the embassy in your country for the specifications and available information regarding your plans.
The information in this brochure and publication is compiled with the greatest care; nevertheless, no rights may be derived from this information and optional attachments.
Updated 4/14/2025
The information on this page is compiled with the greatest care; nevertheless, no rights may be derived from this information and optional attachments. We recommend that you check with the embassy in your country for the specifications and availability information regarding your plans.