Finding the right property and coming up with a plan of what you want to do and how you want to do it can be daunting, to say the least!

Before you start looking for your dream home here in the Marche, it is important that you think of what kind of property you really want. For example, what features are essential? Which ones could you do without? Do you want to live near the coast? Do you prefer the countryside? Do you want land with the house? Do you want to live in one of the Marche's historical villages? Are going to live in the house yourself? Do you want it as a second, holiday home? Are you investing to create a long term income generator by renting out your property?

What is your budget to cover the purchase, taxes, fees and restoration? Formulating your strategy now will not only help you rate each property when viewing them, but also help you prioritise and put your thoughts into perspective when you come to make your big decision.

Buying and renovating a house in Italy is a demanding process and requires some homework if you want to avoid any of the possible pitfalls and misunderstandings that may and can inevitably lead to disappointment and loss of money. Don't forget that Magicalmarche can help you with this process and to help us understand your needs all you need to do is complete and send the form or e mail us at properties@magicalmarche.com

For your benefit, the following documents summarise some of the main points and issues, and things to look out for when buying a house in Italy. Please note that these documents are for guideline purposes only and are by no means substitutes for professional advice.