Foreigners can buy property in Italy with minimal restrictions, though the process differs based on citizenship. EU citizens enjoy the same property rights as Italian nationals and face no limitations. Non-EU citizens can purchase property if their country has a reciprocity agreement with Italy, which includes most major markets including the United States, Canada, and the UK, and other countries. The buying process involves engaging a notaio who conducts due diligence, verifies legal title, and registers the sale. Before reaching the final deed, buyers should also understand the pre-rogito checks that can stop a purchase, especially when documents, title history or compliance records need extra review. Our buyers at Trevi Elite typically work with a geometra for property surveys, particularly for properties above €2 million where structure and provenance require deeper examination.