International Clients
Acquiring in Italy,
Guided at Every Stage
Italy's acquisition process is distinct in its legal, fiscal and professional requirements.
Urban Selection guides international buyers from initial search through notarial completion, coordinating a trusted network of independent professionals.
Urban Selection guides international buyers from initial search through notarial completion, coordinating a trusted network of independent professionals.
Services
Urban Selection works with internationally mobile clients — guiding each acquisition with the same architectural rigour and complete independence.
Every property is evaluated not only for location and price, but for its spatial quality, architectural character and long-term potential.
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Legal Framework
Italian property acquisition is structured around the notarial deed.
Urban Selection coordinates independent legal counsel, ensuring full clarity before any commitment.
Urban Selection coordinates independent legal counsel, ensuring full clarity before any commitment.
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Fiscal Structure
Italy offers specific fiscal regimes for new residents and international buyers.
Every mandate is coordinated alongside independent specialist tax advisors — ensuring full fiscal clarity before any commitment.
Every mandate is coordinated alongside independent specialist tax advisors — ensuring full fiscal clarity before any commitment.
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Languages
Urban Selection operates in English, Italian and French — ensuring full understanding throughout the process.
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Relocation Support
For clients relocating to Milan, Urban Selection provides access to a network of specialists — temporary housing, schooling and administrative support.
Prime Rental
Not Yet Ready to Buy?
We Can Help You Find the Right Rental First.
Many international clients arriving in Milan prefer to rent for the first year — to understand the city, evaluate neighbourhoods at first hand, and identify what they truly want before committing to a purchase.
Urban Selection assists clients seeking prime rental properties in Milan with the same architectural rigour and complete discretion applied to every acquisition mandate. The rental engagement often becomes the foundation of a subsequent purchase — and the beginning of a long-term relationship.
Urban Selection assists clients seeking prime rental properties in Milan with the same architectural rigour and complete discretion applied to every acquisition mandate. The rental engagement often becomes the foundation of a subsequent purchase — and the beginning of a long-term relationship.
Short-Term
Furnished Arrival Rentals
Architecturally selected furnished apartments for clients arriving in Milan — typically 3 to 12 months. Spatial quality, location and building character evaluated against your requirements.
Long-Term
Prime Residential Rentals
For clients evaluating the Milan market before acquiring — prime unfurnished rentals in architecturally significant buildings. Brera, Magenta, Porta Venezia, Porta Nuova.
Budget Indicativo
€3.000 — €15.000 / mese
Properties selected for ceiling height, natural light, plan quality and building character — not merely for postcode and square metres.
The Process
Acquiring in Italy — Step by Step
01
Initial Mandate
Private conversation to define requirements, location priorities and parameters. Codice fiscale obtained for non-Italian buyers.
02
Search & Selection
Research through direct relationships and the broader market. Architectural assessment of candidates. Two to four properties presented with full documentation.
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Due Diligence
Full technical, legal and fiscal due diligence. Coordination of independent notary, legal counsel and technical surveyor — all acting on the buyer's behalf.
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Notarial Completion
Preliminary contract (compromesso) followed by notarial deed (rogito). Urban Selection present throughout — translating, clarifying and representing the client's interest.
FAQs
Questions we are asked most often
The structure is simple. The implications are not.
Do you work with clients based outside Italy?
Yes. We work with international clients acquiring property in Italy. Many of our buyers are based in London, New York, or other European capitals and seek guidance navigating the Italian market and acquisition process.
Can you guide the acquisition process in Italy?
Yes. We support international clients through the entire Italian acquisition process—from property evaluation and legal structure to banking, tax, and documentation. We work closely with Italian legal and financial advisors on your behalf.
Do you work with international investors?
Yes. We advise international capital seeking real estate opportunities in Milan and beyond. Whether the objective is residential repositioning, architectural upside or long-term hold, we advise and coordinate every phase — from opportunity identification through acquisition and beyond.
International Clients
Acquiring in Italy,
Guided Every Step
Urban Selection guides international buyers through Italy's distinct legal, fiscal and professional landscape — from first search to notarial completion.