Who Is Buying Italy’s Prime Property in 2026
Foreign UHNW buyers now drive about 35% of Italy's luxury market. Who is buying prime Italian property in 2026, where they buy, and why.
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Gabriele Grimaldi
Director of Operations, Trevi Elite
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Profile
Gabriele Grimaldi is Director of Operations at Trevi Elite, the Rome luxury real estate advisory founded in 2006. He has worked alongside real estate investors since 2011, starting in after-sales support, and his background also spans diplomacy and client relations. Away from work, he plays padel and tennis, skis, dives and rides off-road enduro.
- 2006
- Trevi Elite founded in Rome
- 2011
- Working alongside real estate investors
- 37
- Articles published in English
Published writing
Articles
When Rome and Lazio Move Faster, Sellers Need a Sharper Exit Strategy
Rome and Lazio are selling faster, with smaller discounts. A compressed market rewards preparation: how to position a prime asset to sell well.
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Rome Access vs Lifestyle Value: When the Address Is Worth the Commute
Saving on rent outside Rome can cost more in commuting. For premium buyers, when central access is worth it, and when lifestyle value outside the city wins.
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What Can Block a Rome Property Purchase Before the Rogito?
In Rome, purchases fail before the notarial deed, not at it. A foreign buyer's guide to the title, planning, cadastral, APE, and mortgage checks that matter.
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The APE Is Becoming a Value-Risk Document, Not Just a Certificate
Italy's energy certificate is becoming a value and liquidity signal, not just closing paperwork. What the new EU rules mean, and what buyers should check.
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Milan: Italy’s New Magnet for Global Wealth
Why Milan has become Italy's magnet for global wealth in 2026: record prime prices, the flat-tax pull, the post-Olympic city, and what it means for buyers.
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Italy’s Flat-Tax Regime for New Residents (2026): A Guide for International Buyers
How Italy's flat-tax regime for new residents works in 2026: the substitute tax, who qualifies, and what it means for international property buyers.
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The ECB Raises Rates: What It Means for Prime Italian Property, and Why Foreign Buyers Have the Edge
The ECB's June 2026 rate hike, its first in nearly three years: what it means for prime Italian property, and why foreign buyers have the edge.
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Buying on the Lazio Coast near Rome: Anzio, Nettuno, Sabaudia & San Felice Circeo
A 2026 buyer's guide to the Lazio coast near Rome: Anzio, Nettuno, Sabaudia and San Felice Circeo. Prices, access and prime seaside homes. By Trevi Elite.
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Living on the Lombardy Lakes: Como, Maggiore, Garda and Campione d’Italia
Como, Maggiore, Garda and Campione d'Italia: a 2026 guide to lakeside living and luxury property in Lombardy, an hour from Milan. By Trevi Elite.
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