International schools are well established across Italy's major cities, making expat family life genuinely workable for families relocating from abroad. Milan leads in breadth of provision, with a strong variety of schools offering education across multiple languages and curricula, reflecting the city's deeply international character. Rome similarly serves families from across the globe, with institutions...
Purchasing property in Italy as a non-EU citizen does not automatically grant the right to live there full-time. Property ownership and residency are entirely separate legal matters. To reside in Italy long-term, you must obtain the appropriate visa and residency permit, such as the Elective Residency Visa for those with passive income, or qualify under another visa category. At Trevi Elite we offer full...
Campione d'Italia is a small Italian enclave physically surrounded by Switzerland, sitting on the western shore of Lake Lugano, and buyers choose it for a rare combination of Italian jurisdiction with Swiss geographical and financial proximity. Historically it operated as a tax-advantaged zone, which attracted international buyers seeking lifestyle properties with structural fiscal benefits. The enclave...
Italy's hospitality sector is in a sustained growth phase, with the country consolidating a leading position in global luxury tourism as 2026 unfolds. Improved debt market conditions and resilient equity markets are supporting strong investor confidence, particularly in Rome and Milan. Growth is driven primarily by repositioning existing properties and converting historic buildings rather than new...
An income-generating property, or immobile a reddito, is a real estate asset purchased specifically to produce rental returns rather than serve as a primary residence. In Italy, this classification carries immediate tax implications — even properties left vacant are assigned a cadastral income by the Italian tax authority, making them taxable income-generating assets regardless of whether rent is...
Milan, Rome, Florence, and Venice remain the most compelling regions in Italy for hospitality investment, anchoring demand across all market cycles. According to Il Sole 24 Ore, Milan leads continental interest with a very high level of investor confidence, while Rome follows closely as a perennial draw for luxury hotel capital. Beyond the major cities, Lake Como, Lake Garda, Tuscany, and Umbria are...
A property finder service works exclusively for the buyer, not the seller, sourcing suitable properties, managing negotiations, and guiding the purchase from search through to completion. The agent's sole obligation is to the client's interests, with access to both listed and off-market opportunities that a buyer searching independently would never reach. At Trevi Elite we operate on this model: no...
Trevi Elite provides comprehensive post-purchase property management specifically designed for non-resident homeowners who want confidence, control, and convenience without being physically present in Italy. The service covers the full range of ownership responsibilities that international buyers typically find difficult to manage remotely. Our team structures post-sale support around the practical...
Trevi Elite has been operating in Rome since 2006, giving the agency nearly two decades of experience in the Italian luxury property market. The commercial division followed in 2010, broadening the agency's reach across both residential and investment-grade assets. That foundation matters when navigating a market as nuanced as Rome's, where off-market access, trusted notaio relationships, and multilingual...
Villas with direct sea access in Sabaudia absolutely exist, split across two distinct positions with very different price points. Dune-side properties sit closest to the sea, with some featuring private access directly onto the beach, and command significantly higher prices reflecting that rarity. Lake-side villas face the serene waters of Lake Paola and occasionally offer secondary sea access through the...