Real Estate

Palmigiano e Associati has a proven track record in the real estate sector


We provide qualified multilingual legal counsel and assistance to EU and non-EU citizens, companies and corporations who want to buy or sell property in Italy through all the stages of the process: from the choice of the property to the deed in front of the Notary.


The purchase/ Sale of Property in Italy can often appear to be a daunting process for foreign investors, due to excessive bureaucracy and the complexity of the system. When purchasing private or commercial property in Italy, it is highly advisable to contact a qualified, multilingual legal advisor proficient in Italian law and knowledgeable about the real estate market. 


Our specialists are fluent in English, French, and Italian, and ready to assist you in your cross-border, multi-jurisdictional real estate case.

This service is guaranteed by the addition of our offices dedicated to Real Estate issues that runs synergistically throughout the country thanks to our operations in the Palermo office (Sicily) and the Acquasparta office (Umbria) as well as the specific expertise, multicultural and polyglot training of our staff and the presence of native speakers, as well as in-depth knowledge of Properety Law.


We are listed among recommended lawyers by the Australian and Canadian Embassy in Italy, as well as the Consulate of the United States of America.


In particular, we specialise in / We are ready to assist you in all real estate transactions, such as 


  • Purchase and sale of real estate 
  • Due diligence
  • Commercial and hotel properties
  • Legal translations of documents into Italian
  • Investments

Umbria & Tuscany offices


Umbria and Tuscany are some of the most popular destinations for the Brits, Americans, Australians, Canadians, etc., and we, therefore, have decided to open an ad hoc office in Acquasparta, to be best positioned and have our services readily available for our clients through a proximity operation. This second office works in collaboration with Palermo office to particularly facilitate with ease our Real Estate Department which operates throughout the national territory, mainly focusing on English and French-speaking clients for purchases in the central and northern regions of Italy.


Palmigiano & Associates assists major domestic and international developers & clients, real estate funds, and asset managers with Sale or purchase transactions, management, and disposal of commercial, residential, industrial, leisure, and retail properties, as well as land leasing involving different types of commercial and private properties allowed for by Italian law, include:

  • homes, land, apartments
  • leisure real estate
  • luxury homes
  • industrial properties
  • office and commercial spaces
  • retail real estate


We also assist in drafting the Purchase proposal as well as the sale procedures, in drafting and negotiating relevant contracts (property management or service agreements and lease agreements).

Foreign investors who have fallen in love with our country and decided to purchase property have approached us to assist in navigating the difficulties they often encounter due to the difference in legal systems and language barriers and to inform them of any potential risk factors.

We do all the legal work on the client’s behalf without the need for the client to be physically present. This is especially useful when the principal does not speak Italian or when they cannot be present in front of an Italian notary for the property sale. 

Our real estate team has helped them handle the entire property life-cycle, from acquisition and development through to letting and disposal.


We offer services directed to Italian and foreign investors who are interested in buying and selling Real Estate in Italy:

  • Due diligence
  • Investments
  • Commercial property and hotels
  • Property purchase
  • Property sale
  • Insurance
  • Taxes
  • Investments
  • Legal translations of documents into Italian
  • Inheritance property transfer and sale for properties received from Italian relatives.
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