Property Search and Purchase in Tuscany
From the first off-market viewing to the notary's signature: we search, vet and negotiate, and guide you through buying in Tuscany as a foreigner.
Buying a home in Tuscany is a joy and, done blind, a risk. The best properties often never reach public portals, prices are rarely what they seem, and the Italian purchase process, with its preliminary contract, checks and notarised deed, is unforgiving of missed steps. We live in Florence, know the market and the professionals, and act entirely on your side of the table. We run an off-market and open-market search to your brief, organise viewings worth your time, and coordinate due diligence and the purchase itself with trusted lawyers and a notary. We do not give legal or tax advice ourselves; we bring in the right professionals and make sure nothing is signed until the property, the title and the paperwork have been properly checked. If you plan to renovate, we introduce architects and builders too.
How We Guide the Purchase
Off-Market Property Search
A search built around your brief, drawing on direct relationships with owners and agents, including properties that never appear on public listings.
Viewings
We pre-screen and shortlist, then arrange and accompany viewings, giving you an honest read on each property, its location and what it is really worth.
Due Diligence and Notary Coordination
We coordinate title, planning and document checks with trusted lawyers and a notary, so the property is verified before you commit to anything.
Negotiation
We negotiate price and terms on your behalf, informed by the local market, and structure the preliminary contract and deposit steps with your advisers.
The Process for Foreign Buyers
We guide you through buying in Italy as a foreigner: codice fiscale, funds and account setup, preliminary contract and the notarised deed (rogito).
Renovation and Architect Introductions
Planning to restore or rebuild? We introduce architects, surveyors and trusted builders and can oversee the project once the purchase is done.
Why Buyers Search With Us
Entirely on Your Side
We are not selling you a listing. We represent you, so viewings, advice and negotiation all serve your interest, not a commission on one property.
Access to Off-Market
Direct relationships with owners and local agents open doors to properties you will not find yourself on the public portals.
The Right Professionals
We coordinate trusted lawyers, a notary, surveyors and architects, keeping the whole process moving and every check properly done.
One Point of Contact
In your language, from first viewing to the notary and beyond: a single person who understands the whole picture and answers to you.
Buying in Tuscany FAQ
Can foreigners buy property in Italy?
In most cases yes. We guide you through the practical steps, from a codice fiscale and funds to the preliminary contract and the notarised deed, and bring in a lawyer to confirm your specific position before you commit.
What does the purchase process look like?
Broadly: search and viewings, an offer and preliminary contract (compromesso) with a deposit, due diligence, then the notarised deed (rogito) where ownership transfers. We coordinate each step with your advisers.
Do you give legal or tax advice?
No. We coordinate the purchase and bring in trusted lawyers, a notary and, where needed, tax advisers who provide that advice. Our role is search, negotiation and making sure every step is properly handled.
What is due diligence and why does it matter?
It is the verification of title, planning permissions, boundaries and any charges on the property, carried out before you are bound. It is where problems surface, so we insist it is done thoroughly with the right professionals.
Can you help after we buy?
Yes. We introduce architects and builders for renovation, can oversee the works, and through our villa management service look after the property year-round once it is yours.