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Cost of selling a house Italy

The sale price isn't what you walk away with. Cost of selling a house in Italy: estate agent fees, legal costs, certificates and what you walk away with after paying off the mortgage, plus the tax rules on any gain. Free.

Costs on top of the price

€5,260

Main home ·

2.4% of the price
2.4%of the price
Registration tax€1,760
Mortgage & cadastral taxes€100
Notary€2,800
Independent survey€600
Cash needed if you buy outright€225,260

What do you want to work out?

What do you want to work out?

What selling costs, from agent and legal fees to paying off the mortgage, and what you'd walk away with.

Sale price

Estate agent fee · 3.0%

Mortgage left to pay off

Early repayment charge if any

On a fixed or discounted deal? Paying off early can cost 1–5% of the loan.

Costs of selling

€8,7524.0% of the price
Estate agent3.0% of the price plus 22% VAT
€8,052
Certificates and other costsEnergy certificate (APE, about €150 to €300) and a technical check that the home matches planning and land-registry records (about €300 to €500). Cancelling a bank mortgage is free by law.
€700

Sale price

€220,000

Selling costs

€8,752

You walk away with

€211,248
Both buyer and seller usually pay the agent, each about 2% to 4% plus 22% VAT.
Any gain is tax-free after 5 years of ownership, or sooner if it was your main home for most of the time you owned it; otherwise it is taxed at 26% (homes improved with the Superbonus can be taxed if sold within 10 years). Non-residents pay the same way; there is no automatic withholding.
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Up to dateRules last updated 14 Oct 2026Checked against official sources 14 Oct 2026Next check by 23 Oct 2026 · checked every weekSelling and lending figures checked 17 Oct 2026 · Sources: agenziaentrate.gov.it, notariato.it, consap.it · How we work it out

Typical costs, not a quote. Agent fees are negotiable and legal fees vary; ask for quotes. Tax on any gain depends on your circumstances: check with a tax adviser before you sell.

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Buying in Italy: common questions

How much does it cost to sell a house in Italy?

Typically about 4.0% of the price on a €220,000 home: estate agent about €8,052, certificates and other costs about €700. Agent fees are negotiable.

Do I pay tax when I sell a home in Italy?

Any gain is tax-free after 5 years of ownership, or sooner if it was your main home for most of the time you owned it; otherwise it is taxed at 26% (homes improved with the Superbonus can be taxed if sold within 10 years). Non-residents pay the same way; there is no automatic withholding.

How much is registration tax on €220,000 in Italy?

Main home: registration tax is about €1,760. All buying costs together come to about €5,260, or 2.4% of the price. Change the price or buyer type above to see your own figure.

Do foreign buyers pay more in Italy?

No. Foreign buyers pay the same purchase taxes as local buyers in Italy. Some rules on who can buy, or which rate applies, can still depend on where you live.

Can foreigners buy property in Italy?

EU citizens buy on the same terms as Italians.

What do I need to buy a home in Italy from abroad?

A codice fiscale (Italian tax code). A notary to sign and register the deed.

When were these Italy rules last checked?

We last updated the figures on 14 Oct 2026 and checked them against official sources on 14 Oct 2026. We check every country every week, and show a warning if a check is overdue.

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Costs on top
€5,260
Cash needed
€225,260