🇮🇹 Buying a Property in Italy as a UK Citizen: Documents You’ll Need in 2025

Your essential guide to navigating the Italian property market post-Brexit

Dreaming of owning a rustic farmhouse in Umbria, a seaside villa in Puglia, or a chic city apartment in Rome? Good news: UK citizens can still buy property in Italy post-Brexit — but there are a few important documents and steps to be aware of.

Here’s your essential document checklist to prepare for buying a home in Italy.

🗂️ 1. Valid Passport
You’ll need a passport with at least 6 months’ validity from the date of your property purchase or travel. A photocopy will be required for notarial acts.

🧾 2. Italian Tax Code (Codice Fiscale)
This is a mandatory identification number for all property transactions in Italy.
You’ll use it for:

Signing contracts

Paying taxes

Setting up utility bills

👉 Learn more: How UK citizens can get a codice fiscale in Italy (link to your post on codice fiscale)

🏦 3. Italian Bank Account
While it’s not strictly required, having an Italian bank account is highly recommended (and often requested by notaries) to:

Transfer the funds for the purchase

Pay taxes, fees, and utilities

Receive rental income (if applicable)

🔗 Related: How to Set Up an Italian Bank Account as a Foreigner

📄 4. Proof of Funds / Source of Funds
Due to anti-money laundering regulations, you may be asked to provide:

Bank statements

A declaration of lawful origin of the funds

Mortgage documents, if you’re financing the purchase

✍️ 5. Power of Attorney (Optional but Practical)
If you’re not in Italy during the completion, you can give Power of Attorney (Procura) to a trusted legal representative to sign on your behalf. This document must be notarised and translated into Italian if signed abroad.

💡 Tip: Learn how to delegate property management in Italy

📝 6. Pre-purchase Documentation (Handled by Your Agent or Lawyer)
Your real estate agent or lawyer will help gather:

Property title (visura catastale)

Land registry records

Energy performance certificate (APE)

Seller’s identity and ownership proof

🔗 Read more: Legal Due Diligence Before Buying a House in Italy

🛡️ Do You Need a Lawyer?
While not required by law, hiring a qualified Italian property lawyer is strongly recommended to:

Ensure contracts are legally sound

Translate and explain legal terms

Represent your interests during the transaction

🏠 Bonus: After You Buy
Once you’ve bought your Italian home, you’ll also need to consider:

IMU (property tax for second homes)

TARI (waste tax)

Utilities and services setup

Optional: Register for Elective Residency if you plan to live in Italy long-term

🔗 Must-read: How to Apply for an Elective Residency Visa in Italy

📩 Need Help Navigating the Process?
At Umbria Download Ltd., we specialise in assisting UK citizens with:

Codice fiscale registration

Property viewings and legal checks

Delegated purchase via Power of Attorney

Setting up utilities and local tax representation

📧 Contact us at [email protected]
📞 Or call +44 (0) 7828 552627 to schedule a free consultation.

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