The government plans to allocate €10 billion over 10 years to address the housing crisis. The excise tax cut has been extended for another 21 days, but the gasoline tax has been reduced to 5 cents per liter. Updates on evictions
The Generali Group company presents a new, fully customizable solution to protect your home: 100% process and coverage for pets too.
Pamaf, Antonio Bernardo's holding company, acquires 100% of Kasanova and launches its relaunch: new openings, reorganization, and a potential retail hub. After the OVS shutdown, the home products company is relaunching.
The Orlando Kbis provides a snapshot of the US kitchen and bathroom market, which is expected to be worth $228 billion by 2026 and is headed for realignment: fewer new constructions, more renovations. The uncertainty of tariffs remains, while artificial intelligence...
The residential property market closed 2025 on a positive note: sales increased, prices still rising but more stable, higher mortgages, and demand dampened by the gap between values and incomes. Gabetti Report
2026 maintains a significant range of incentives for those who want to renovate, improve energy efficiency or make buildings safe, but introduces definitive cuts
At the European level, and not just in Italy, approximately 9% of the population spends more than 40% of their income on housing. Analysis by Cassa Depositi e Prestiti
Italian cuisine has been proclaimed an intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO: a historic recognition that enhances tradition, agri-food supply chains, production quality and exports, with expected effects on tourism, the food industry and related sectors of Made in Italy.
Majority agreement on short-term rentals. FdI, FI, and Lega intend to eliminate the increase from 21 to 26% on primary rentals, but coverage remains a key issue. Everything you need to know
The appliance bonus's click-through day kicks off at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 18. Marco Imparato, CEO of Applia Italia, and Davide Rossi, CEO of Aires, explain the incentive's three key innovations.
The offer includes the subscription of a capital increase of up to 15 million which will allow OVS to acquire Kasanova which in 2024 requested access to the negotiated resolution of the crisis
The 2026 budget increases the ISEE threshold to exclude first homes to 91.500 euros and updates the scale of increases for large families, making it easier to access some bonuses, but doubts about fairness and complexity are growing.
Renovating a bathroom is one of the most effective ways to increase a property's value by up to 15%. A modern bathroom improves the overall impression of a home, conveying thoughtfulness, functionality, and readiness for use. Real estate agents confirm that a…
The third version of the Conto Termico (Thermal Account), the new energy efficiency bonus, has been published: €900 million has been allocated, with contributions up to 65%. Here are the details.
The Pgcasa.it report captures a rapidly growing home sector in 2025: Lombardy leads in volumes, the South accelerates in sustainability, a boom in windows and doors, paint, summer comfort, and a return to custom craftsmanship.
In the second quarter of 2025, according to Bankitalia, buying or renting a house in Italy will become increasingly expensive due to rising prices and rents, while the supply of properties will decrease, especially due to the effect of short-term rentals.
The Bank of Italy's survey reveals that credit demand has declined, especially among construction and manufacturing companies in the South. Consumer financing remains stable.
According to data from Immobiliare Insight, in Florence, only 0,3% of homes are accessible to a potential tenant who wants to live alone. And the Municipality launches the new regulation on short-term rentals
The ECB's further 0,25% cut in interest rates will have an impact on consumers' pockets that could mean - depending on the type and duration of the home loan - up to…
In 2025, prices will increase both for rent and for buying a house. Milan is a record, but heavy increases are also recorded in Florence, Genoa and in the cities of the South. Rome? +4% for rent, +90 euros per square meter for…
The deadline for the second installment of Imu 2024 is approaching: the balance must be paid by December 16. In addition to the imminent deadline, there is news regarding the rates for 2025, exemptions, discounts and penalties. But who must pay and…
The next maneuver extends the 2025% furniture bonus to 50 and confirms the 50% renovation bonus for first homes, while for second homes the rate drops to 36%. Here are the details
Buying or renting a house in Florence has become almost impossible. Skyrocketing prices, very high demand and very low supply. In the meantime, short-term rentals are worrying administrators and residents. Students are also in difficulty
Approved by the Environment Commission, the text reaches the Chamber today with the aim of converting it into law by 28 July. So let's see how Save Home changes in this new version
This year you have until Monday 17 June to pay the first installment of the Imu (municipal tax), one of the main taxes on the house. But who is required to pay this tax and who is not? How is the calculation done? Here they all…
The residential real estate market slows down in the first quarter of 2024 with a decline of 7,2% compared to 2023. Demand falls, especially for new constructions (-22%), while 70% of purchases benefit from first home incentives. In Milan and Turin…
Here are the effects of the new Superbonus Decree: Poste Italiane has announced that "it will no longer be possible to make new requests for the transfer of tax credits" from 30 May. Mef-unions meeting: Poste Prime Ministerial Decree will be modified, the State never below 51%
With summer just around the corner, numerous discounts help you deal with the heat and related expenses. Between air conditioners, mosquito nets, awnings and deductions for summer centres, here are the summer 2024 bonuses that can be requested in the coming months
In its latest report, the Autonomous Federation of Italian Banks takes stock of mortgages, certifying the drop in rates. Strong reduction for the fixed, but the variable is also starting to decline
Save Home Plan, Salvini's decree approved in the Council of Ministers. Green light therefore for the amnesty for small building violations two weeks before the vote for the European elections. What does the provision provide? Getting in order will cost thousands...
The Municipality of Mantua launches two initiatives to attract new residents: the "Benvenuti in città" tender offers a monthly contribution of 150 euros for one year to those who move to the city, while the "Abitare Borgochiesanuova" tender offers…
The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport has presented a first package of rules to regularize the small discrepancies present in 80% of Italian real estate. The objective is to protect small owners and free municipal offices from backlog practices
The European Parliament approves the directive to make the EU building stock zero-emission by 2050. Italy is divided: the center-right votes against. What does the directive provide and what will the effects be in Italy?
The Bankitalia survey suggests that while property prices have stabilized in the last quarter of 2023, the sales market is still weak due to difficulty in obtaining mortgages
Italy is last in the European rental ranking, with an average cost for a two-room apartment of 1.400 euros, a figure which for many exceeds half their salary.
According to Bank of Italy, after 24 months of consecutive increases and after reaching the highest level of the last 15 years in November, last December mortgage rates for families fell to 4,82% against 4,92 in the month...
From 26 January it is possible to transmit the paperwork relating to completed building interventions online to the Agency website. Ninety days of time. Helping users is the virtual assistant Virgilio who helps answer questions about tax deductions
Artificial intelligence, sustainability and inclusiveness are the pillars of the Las Vegas technology fair. The most interesting and curious novelties, from the oven backpack to the frying lid
2024 brings important news for those thinking of doing work at home: the Superbonus is reduced to 70% (and to 65% in 2025), Ecobonus and Sismabonus remain confirmed, while the Furniture bonus undergoes a tightening
An amendment to the Budget could trigger a third installment of the IMU, requiring those who have already paid the second to pay an adjustment by 29 February 2024
The speakers of the Maneuver speak of a possible intervention in extremis on the Superbonus for condominiums, but the Mef categorically denies it: "Excluded"
The payment of the second installment of the IMU for 2023 must be made by 18 December. Here's who has to pay it, who is exempt, who has discounts and how to calculate the amount
Agreement reached on the new EU Green Homes directive. More flexibility for states. All the news on boilers, photovoltaic panels, stop on incentives
The EU parliament's vote on the green homes directive is expected on 7 December. Those who want to buy look for those with energy classes from E upwards. Young people are especially interested. Savings with green mortgages
Attention to the environment is growing but still little for the domestic ecological footprint. Five behavior patterns identified based on people's habits. Italians are the most worried in Europe about extreme events and the safety of their homes. Here is the result…
From 2024 you will return to paying registration, land registry and mortgage taxes and - if you buy from a builder - also VAT at 4%.
Two majority meetings were held at Palazzo Chigi which found a consensus on the Maneuver, but also on the constitutional reforms - Government: "Today the text of the Maneuver will be sent to Parliament"
First a decree law, then the 2024 maneuver and the ruling of the Council of State on the obligations for online platforms - A revolution is coming for short-term rentals, here's everything you need to know
Good year for public and private construction. Half of the GDP comes from brick and mortar, despite high interest rates, international tensions and expensive materials. Stop Superbobnus
The Antitrust has opened an investigation into illegal conduct during the delivery and assembly phases of furniture and also in after-sales services
The housing market is slowing down due to the tightening of the cost of money in Italy, Europe and the USA where the crisis is spreading to American regional banks. But there are those who buy
Due to the increase in rates and the effect on mortgages, sales have fallen by 16% - Prices rise, but less than previously. Milan +7%
The Italian Government is also preparing a crackdown on short-term rentals with the aim of providing uniform regulations at a national level. Here are the rules provided for by the bill presented by the Ministry of Tourism
A tightening on short-term rentals comes into force on 5 September in New York, which risks knocking out the platforms. The aim is to favor residential rents and lower the price of rents
September is the real start of the year for real estate sales and many are taking an interest. According to Reuters surveys, Re/Max and Gabetti September is the best month to invest, with even more advantageous prices
The revision of the Pnrr illustrated by Minister Fitto foresees the return of the Superbonus. It will be called Ecobonus and will only be available to certain segments of the population. Here's everything you need to know
The digital home allows for very important energy and water savings. But you have to know how to choose. The BTicino case, interacts made in Italy
According to the Crif Mortgage Barometer, in the first half of the year new mortgages disbursed recorded a drop of 21,6% and the average installment soared to 865 euros per month
Repeated monetary tightening has caused hardships. But in Italy employment is at its highest and the economy ranks first in Europe. This could bring good news to the real estate market
The real estate crisis hits Germany. Investments by large companies move abroad. The signs of a slowdown of the German locomotive are growing and suggest caution on Europe
Has the mortgage route really become impracticable for anyone wishing to buy a new home? Depends. Scanning the market, you can find interesting mortgage offers
According to the statistical data of the Notary, mortgages fell by 23,56% between January and February and at the end of the year the drop is expected by 10,1%. Different trends: here are the data city by city
The CDM has approved a decree which aims to close 8 infringement procedures and 7 pre-infringements. Fitto: "New approach in relations with the EU Commission"
Mayor Nardella: "A bold but necessary move" Florence bids farewell to Airbnb in the historic center Unesco
Not only new IMU exemptions and concessions but also new rules for the rates from 2023: if the Municipality does not deliberate and publish them in time, the national minimums will apply. Here's everything you need to know
Cdp Real Asset presented three-year strategies: development of social housing, redevelopment of former public buildings, focus on the tourism sector and growth of the Italian infrastructure market
The real estate market is falling from the peaks of recent months to more balanced and all in all more sustainable levels. But now real estate investing, burdened with many "hidden" costs, has a competitor: fixed income.
Giuseppe Valditara (Milan, 12 January 1961) is an Italian politician and jurist, since 22 October 2022 he has been minister of education and merit in the Meloni government
The Mayors are asking the Meloni government for targeted interventions to address the housing emergency. 10 million empty houses throughout Italy. Thousands of unused public buildings
In Italy there are 1,8 million most polluting buildings that need immediate intervention. There are some exemptions to the directive. If not in order, from 2030 the sale of the house will stop. Here's everything you need to know about the Homes Directive…
The "Energy Performance of Building Directive" for the energy efficiency of buildings throughout Europe has been approved in the Plenary. Italy, which voted no, is against it. Picket: "We will defend ourselves"
The rental bonus for young people with a low income allows you to obtain up to 2.000 euros of tax deduction on the rent: here is the complete guide
It will also be possible to calculate the amount of taxes due and pay the bill to the Revenue Agency directly by direct debit on the current account: here are all the details
In the top ten positions Milan dominates, and secondly Rome. It starts from 9.000 euros per square meter in the Milanese center, to 7.300 euros for the Colosseum and Trevi Fountain. Here is the ranking
There is a demand for rentals, but the rents are very high and the offer is very limited. More convenience and greater flexibility are instead the characteristics of the new mortgages. Despite the rate hike
The directive is foreseen by the European program on the reduction of harmful emissions. The complaints of the builders and the favorable opinion of the green associations accompany the discussion at the European level. Italy lags behind France and Germany in terms of public aid.
A study by the Gabetti Research Office analyzes the real estate market in the first nine months of 2022: the purchase of first homes is growing, driven above all by mortgage concessions and the Superbonus
Expensive energy is easing but the increase in ECB rates explodes the expensive home loan
According to the judges of the Consulta, the Imu exemption on a single house of spouses living in different municipalities is unconstitutional: it favors unmarried couples and penalizes the family
Covid has changed our way of living at home, which has become more and more an individual place and less and less of conviviality. This is what Italians are looking for
With a management buyout operation, the top management of Professione Casa take control. Among the new targets are the luxury and business sectors, bringing the number of agencies to 500 from the current 330
Gabetti's report on the first six months of 2022 reassures: the housing market is holding up to the impact of inflation and the crisis following the war in Ukraine. Increased sales
With the subrogation of the loan it is possible to switch from one bank to another at more convenient conditions and at zero costs by changing the duration and interest rate. But when is it convenient?
According to Scenari Immobiliari's European outlook 2023, in 2022 the turnover of Italian real estate will grow by 9,9% to 139 billion. Positive estimates also for 2023.
The increase in interest rates by the ECB has made mortgages more expensive: fixed, variable, capped or constant rate. Here's how housing finance is changing
Incoming increases for the condominium expenses of the Italians. But good news from Turin: from now on, the simple majority of the condominium assembly will suffice to change an old boiler in a building
The historic increase in interest rates established by the ECB will have direct effects on mortgage payments
June 16th is the deadline for paying the Imu 2022 down payment: here is a brief guide with the news and everything you need to know about the municipal property tax
Intesa Sanpaolo presented the report "Sustainability and circularity in the home system" at the Salone - Better turnover and profitability for those who have made green investments
The golden phase of interest rates is over - War and inflation also affect home loans: fixed rate soars, variable rate loans are more expensive with the ECB effect
According to Tecnocasa and Nomisma, house prices will continue to rise, especially in large cities such as Milan, Florence and Bari. Genoa is bucking the trend. There is a growing interest in one-room and two-room apartments
Very volatile real estate market, decreasing average prices over the last 10 years, costs and risks that should not be overlooked. Is the house always a safe reinvestment? The real estate ETF alternative
According to a survey by Intesa Sanpaolo, in December new mortgages for the purchase of homes marked a change of 4,7% on an annual basis, the highest since November 2011
The proposal has disappeared from the final version of the proposal for a directive on energy efficiency of buildings - Among the measures launched, a stop to gas boilers by 2040
According to a survey carried out by Intesa Sanpaolo and Centro Einaudi, while liquidity continues to increase, the number of savers drops - The percentage of involuntary and precautionary savers, on the other hand, rises - Italians want bigger houses, more confidence in…
The agreement that is looming for 2022 starts from the abolition of the Isee roof on single-family houses - No restrictions on first homes
The second IMU 16 installment must be paid by 2021 December. The rules on the 25 and 50% discounts remain valid, but the exemptions are reduced compared to the June down payment - For the rates, pay attention to the municipal resolutions
The budget maneuver arrives today in the Senate: here's how the rules on bonuses for construction works have changed in recent weeks
According to some rumors, the government would like to change the maneuver on these issues even before arriving in Parliament - Changes also coming to the rules for single-family houses
Negotiations for the sale of the real estate giant failed. Its crisis hits the Hong Kong Stock Exchange like a typhoon and also slows down European lists that fear repercussions. And for the first time the value of…
