Total costs of buying property in Italy typically can range from 7 up to 20 percent of the purchase price, covering registration tax, notary fees, agency commissions, and legal expenses. Buyers qualifying for prima casa benefits on a principal residence can reduce these expenses significantly., while buying a luxury asset for a development company can take the registration tax alone to 22% of purchase price. The final percentage depends heavily on property type, location, and whether you purchase from a private seller or developer, with VAT-rated new builds carrying different tax structures than resale properties.