Buying a Villa in Sardinia: the Real Cost of Purchase in 2026
The advertised price is never the final price. Between registration tax, notary fees, potential VAT and recurring charges in the first years, the actual envelope for real estate purchase in Italy represents 10 to 20% above the sale price. For a luxury property in Sardinia, it pays to lay out the arithmetic from the start. […]
The 7% Tax Regime in Sardinia: the Little-Known Flat Tax for Foreign Retirees
When discussing attractive Italian tax law, people often think of the 300,000 euro flat tax, designed for major fortunes. But Italy reserves another scheme, far less known, and particularly suited to foreign retirees: a unique 7% rate on all foreign-source income, for 10 years, by settling in a southern municipality. Sardinia is part of it. […]
Succession and Real Estate Wealth in Sardinia: What Foreign Buyers Must Know
Buying a villa on the Costa Smeralda or a palazzo in Cagliari also means engaging in long-term wealth planning. Italian succession tax is among the gentlest in Europe, but it intersects with other regimes : French, Swiss, British, that can significantly modify the equation. Here is what you need to know before acquiring, and above […]
Flat tax in Italy : the 2026 guide for new residents in Sardinia
Since 2017, Italy has attracted major international fortunes with one of Europe’s most competitive tax regimes. In 2026, the flat rate rises to 300,000 euros per year, a revaluation that takes nothing away from the appeal of the scheme for those considering settling on the Costa Smeralda or in Cagliari. Clear decryption, without detours, to […]