SicilyFromHome Guides

Buy in Sicily with better information.

Practical English-language guides for overseas buyers: eligibility, taxes, property checks, remote purchase and the documents you need before completion.

Start with the guide that matches your situation. Every article links back to the buyer-protection process and to related questions, creating one connected resource rather than isolated blog posts.

UK buyers · Start here

Buying Property in Sicily From the UK: The Complete 2026 Guide

Brexit, buyer eligibility, tax code, costs, checks and remote completion for British buyers.

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Foreign buyers · Step by step

How to Buy a Property in Sicily: A Step-by-Step Guide for Foreign Buyers

From the property search and offer to due diligence, preliminary contracts, the notary and completion.

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Documents

How to Get an Italian Codice Fiscale From Abroad to Buy Property in Italy

How overseas buyers can organise the Italian tax code needed for the purchase and related formalities.

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Remote buying

Power of Attorney to Buy Property in Italy From Abroad: How It Works

How a transaction-specific power of attorney can support remote completion.

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Eligibility

Can Foreigners Buy Property in Italy? Reciprocity Explained

Why citizenship, residence status, reciprocity and international agreements may matter for non-EU buyers.

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Costs & taxes

The Real Cost of Buying a Property in Sicily: Taxes, Notary Fees and Other Expenses

Purchase taxes, prezzo-valore, notary fees, agency commission, checks, financing and other buyer expenses.

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Remote buying

Can You Buy a House in Italy Without Visiting? How Remote Purchase Works

How the purchase, checks, power of attorney and completion can often be coordinated while you remain abroad.

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Due diligence

What Is an Abuso Edilizio in Italy? Property Checks Before You Buy

Why planning and building irregularities need to be identified before you become committed.

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US buyers

Buying Property in Sicily as a US Citizen: The 2026 Guide

A practical overview for American buyers: eligibility, documents, checks and the Italian closing process.

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