LuxuryVillaItaly is an English-speaking international real estate agency in Italy, specialising in prestigious property and working with international buyers. We help clients search for, evaluate and buy property in Italy — from the initial selection to coordinating the transaction with the Italian notary.

If you are buying from London, New York, Dubai, Zurich or anywhere else abroad, the process may be very different from what you are used to. Documents, negotiations, technical checks and the role of different professionals can quickly raise questions that are not visible in the photographs of a beautiful villa.

Our job is to help you understand what you are buying, where you are buying and how the transaction itself works.

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Buying property in Italy from abroad is not simply about finding a beautiful home. You need to understand the property, the documents, the negotiations and the role of everyone involved in the transaction. Good guidance should make the process clearer, not more complicated.

English-Speaking Real Estate Agent in Italy for International Buyers

When you are buying a high-value property, important details should never get lost because of a language barrier.

With LuxuryVillaItaly, you can communicate in English, Italian, Ukrainian and Russian. But this is about much more than translation.

If you live abroad, you may need someone in Italy who can organise viewings, communicate with sellers and other agents, help obtain documentation and coordinate the different professionals involved in the transaction.

Depending on the specific purchase, these may include a geometra or another technical specialist, architect, lawyer, accountant, tax adviser and notary.

You do not need to learn the entire Italian real estate system before you can start looking for a property.

Our role is to be a clear and reliable point of contact for you in Italy.

Where We Work in Italy

Our main markets are Milan, Lakes Como, Garda and Maggiore, Liguria, Portofino, Santa Margherita Ligure, Sardinia, the Costa Smeralda and Tuscany.

Italy is not one single, homogeneous real estate market.

Buying an apartment in Milan follows a very different logic from buying a seaside villa in Liguria. Property on Lake Como needs to be evaluated differently from a holiday home in Sardinia or a historic estate in Tuscany.

That is why we concentrate primarily on locations we know first-hand, where we can evaluate not only the property itself but also what living there will actually be like after the purchase.

We work mainly with luxury real estate in Italy: apartments, penthouses, villas, waterfront homes, historic residences and confidential properties.

You can also explore properties in Lombardy, properties in Liguria, properties in Sardinia and properties in Tuscany.

How We Help You Buy Property in Italy

We help international buyers with the property search, viewings, negotiations, obtaining documentation and coordinating professional specialists through to completion.

Finding a beautiful home is only one part of the process.

The other is making sure that the property you have fallen in love with is, legally and technically, the property you believe you are buying.

Before making a final commitment, particular attention should be paid to the documentation and, depending on the specific property, its technical, planning and cadastral status.

A beautiful view does not compensate for a problem hidden in the documents.

Depending on your requirements and the specific property, our work may include:

  • property search and selection according to your preferred location, budget and priorities;
  • private or remote viewings if you cannot travel to Italy immediately;
  • market analysis and negotiations with the seller or their agent;
  • obtaining documentation and, where necessary, coordinating technical specialists;
  • support during the purchase offer and preliminary contract stages;
  • coordination with the Italian notary through to completion.

For a buyer living abroad, having one reliable point of contact in Italy can make the process considerably easier.

For a broader search, you can also explore properties for sale in Italy.

Off-Market Property in Italy

Not every prestigious property in Italy is advertised online.

Some owners do not want photographs of their villa to appear on property portals or social media and prefer to disclose information only to relevant buyers.

For confidential properties, the exact address, floor plans or interior photographs may be disclosed progressively. In certain cases, the owner may request an NDA or Proof of Funds.

Off-market does not mean a “secret deal” or an automatically lower price. It is a controlled way of selling a property in which information is disclosed to qualified buyers according to the owner's requirements.

For more information about the process, see our page on off-market property in Italy.

Why Local Knowledge Matters

Imagine two beautiful villas.

Similar price. Similar size. Both look exceptional in photographs.

Which one should you buy?

This is where the questions begin — the ones you will almost never find in a property listing:

  • Which property gets more winter sun?
  • How easy is the access with a large car?
  • How long does it really take to reach the airport?
  • Is the town active throughout the year?
  • Can you walk to the sea, the lake or the town centre?
  • Is the villa genuinely private?
  • Where can you keep a boat?
  • What does owning a second home in this particular location actually mean in practice?

Google Maps can help. But it cannot answer all these questions.

When you buy a home, you are not buying only walls and square metres. You are also buying the road you will drive on, the route to the airport, the winter sun on the terrace and the atmosphere of the town not only in August, but also in November.

ELENA'S NOTE

When I show a property to an international buyer, I am interested in much more than the house itself. I want to understand how you are going to use it. Is it easy to arrive in the evening? Where will you park? How long does it take to reach the airport? Is there sunlight in winter? Does this location work just as well on an ordinary November day as it does in photographs taken in August? These details often determine whether a property is genuinely right for you.

That is why we prefer to work in markets we know first-hand.

About LuxuryVillaItaly

LuxuryVillaItaly is a brand of LUXVITA S.A.S. di Manzhos Olena & C., created around a clear idea: connecting prestigious Italian real estate with international buyers.

Our main office is in the centre of Milan, at Via Giuseppe Mengoni 4, next to Piazza Duomo. We are also present in Santa Margherita Ligure and Porto Cervo, allowing us to stay close to several of the markets in which we specialise.

Elena Manzhos is a licensed real estate agent in Italy, registered with the Milan Chamber of Commerce under No. 16317 and a member of FIAIP No. 26699.

LuxuryVillaItaly works with international clients looking for a primary residence, second home or investment property in Italy.

Our goal is not to send you hundreds of listings.

We want to understand what you really need, identify options that make sense and help you make a more informed decision.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why can an English-speaking real estate agency in Italy be useful for an international buyer?
A buyer living abroad often has to evaluate an unfamiliar market, documentation, technical condition, negotiations and the work of several different professionals at the same time. A local agency can help coordinate these stages and give the buyer one clear point of contact in Italy.

Can I search for property in Italy while living abroad?
Yes. Many of our international clients begin their search while living in another country. We can discuss your requirements remotely, select suitable properties and organise private or remote viewings before you travel to Italy.

Do you work with off-market properties?
Yes, in certain cases. Some owners prefer a confidential sale and do not advertise their property publicly. Depending on the property, an NDA, Proof of Funds or another form of buyer pre-qualification may be required before detailed information is disclosed.

Do you help with property documentation and checks?
We help obtain the necessary documentation and, where appropriate, coordinate technical and other professional specialists required to review it. The scope of due diligence depends on the specific property and the structure of the transaction.

Which areas of Italy do you specialise in?
Our main markets are Milan and the Italian lakes, Liguria including Portofino and Santa Margherita Ligure, Sardinia and the Costa Smeralda, as well as Tuscany. We focus primarily on markets we know first-hand and where we have an established professional network.

Looking for Property in Italy?

Tell us what you are looking for: your preferred location, approximate budget, property type and the three features you are not willing to compromise on.

Sea view? Waterfront? Large terrace? Garden? International school nearby? Garage? Boat mooring? Historic residence? Off-market?

The more precisely you describe your requirements, the easier it will be for us to understand where to look.

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