The process of buying a property in Italy: important steps
1. purchase offer ("Offerta")
A formal, written offer (in Italian & English) is submitted via the estate agent.
A deposit of €10,000-20,000 ("Caparra Confirmatoria") is due upon acceptance.
This deposit is legally binding:
If the buyer withdraws, it is forfeited.
If the seller withdraws, the buyer can reclaim double the amount.
2. preliminary contract ("Compromesso"...
