Discover the Hidden Gems: Luxurious Villas for Sale on Lake Maggiore

Welcome to the stunning shores of Lake Maggiore, a true hidden gem in the Italian Lakes District. Nestled in northern Italy, this picturesque destination offers a serene and tranquil setting for those seeking a luxurious retreat. Imagine waking up to...

What to visit on Lake Maggiore

The attractions of Lake Maggiore are remarkable. Thanks to its location, located between Italy and Switzerland, it is one of the most fascinating natural gems in Europe. It offers a myriad of places to visit and attractions to explore. Here is a brief...

Real estate investments in Stresa

Villa Ostini: prestigious villa in Stresa

Talking about real estate investments in Stresa today necessarily means talking about the start of the renovation of Villa Ostini, an operation that has not gone unnoticed. Started at the end of 2019, they have now come to life and are proceeding at a...

Return of the brains

Tax incentives to attract human capital

On 28 June 2019, the Italian government converted article 5 of law decree n. 34/2019 (the "new growth decree") into law, in force on 30 June.The new decree on growth brings important changes to the special tax regime to attract human capital to Italy.There...

Facade bonus

Bonus for the renovation of the facades of the buildings

The Italian Government has included in the Budget Law 2020, the "Facade Bonus", which consists in the possibility of deducting 90% of the expense, for those who carry out renovation works on the external part of a building.This rule should encourage owners...

The will

The holographic will

Article 601 of the civil code describes the three types of wills provided for by Italian law, they are the holographic will, the public or notarial will and the secret willThe simplest and least expensive form is the holographic will. It is a document...

Is the donation of bare ownership convenient?

Transferring real estate with the donation of bare ownership, what are the tax advantages

It often happens that the donation of bare ownership is used for the transfer to the descendants of real estate.The advantage on the part of the donor is the right to use the asset, reserving the usufruct or the right of residence. In fact, this second...

Guide to buying homes in Italy and Lake Maggiore, for foreign customers

Italy is increasingly becoming a destination of interest for foreign customers to buy a villa, a farmhouse or an apartment.The reasons are easy to understand, in Italy there are all the views available such as lakes, the sea, the countryside and the mountains.Food...

Villas for sale on Lake Maggiore

Speech at the Luxury Portfolio Summit in Las Vegas

Stresa Luxury Real Estate, an agency that mainly deals with the sale of villas on Lake Maggiore, was also present this year at the Luxury Portfolio International. Francesco Papurello, spoke in one of the many sessions of the international event, held...

Guide to Flat Tax in Italy for foreigners

The Flat Tax in Italy was introduced in March 2017 to attract people who own large assets and decide to transfer their tax residence to Italy.Those who want to transfer their tax residence to Italy will benefit from a substitute tax on income produced...