The Salva Casa decree is a 2024 legislative measure that simplifies property regularization and makes it easier to change the intended use of buildings, helping owners resolve minor compliance issues. The decree allows properties like offices or shops to be converted into residential units without structural work, broadens habitability compliance requirements, and addresses underutilized living spaces to promote renovation projects.
For buyers, this means greater transaction security and reduced risk of future disputes over property documentation. In our experience at Trevi Elite, the decree has streamlined due diligence on older properties where minor discrepancies previously complicated sales, particularly in Rome’s historic center where regulatory clarity matters most.