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These are the two markets where Lora Galeva operates. They\u2019re similar in some ways\u2014and very different in others. This is the comparison you only get from working in both.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Why comparing Italy and Spain makes sense<\/h2>\n

More and more buyers\u2014both domestic and international\u2014are considering Spain<\/span><\/span> and Italy<\/span><\/span> as parallel or sequential real estate investment options. Both countries share attractive fundamentals: strong tourism demand, areas with significant appreciation potential, high quality of life, and legal frameworks that\u2014when properly advised\u2014offer sufficient security.<\/p>\n

But the differences are meaningful. The purchase process is different. Taxation is different. Rental markets behave differently. And each market comes with its own specific risks.<\/p>\n

Returns: rental works differently in each country<\/h2>\n

In Spain, the long-term rental market is deep in major cities. Madrid<\/span><\/span> has structurally strong demand for residential rentals, which translates into very low vacancy rates in well-located properties.<\/p>\n

In Italy, the most attractive returns often come from short-term holiday rentals in tourist areas\u2014Tuscany, Puglia, the lakes, coastal regions\u2014where yields can be significantly higher than traditional residential lets. But this requires more active management, and short-term rental regulation has tightened in many areas in recent years.<\/p>\n

The buying process: differences that matter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Aspect<\/th>\nSpain<\/th>\nItaly<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Tax ID<\/td>\nNIE<\/td>\nCodice Fiscal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Preliminary agreement<\/td>\nContrato de arras (5-10%)<\/td>\nCompromesso (10-30%)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Role of the notary<\/td>\nFormalises the transaction<\/td>\nActive legal verification + due diligence<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Transfer tax (resale)<\/td>\nITP 6-10% (depending on region)<\/td>\nImposta di Registro 9% (or 2% for primary residence)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Land registry<\/td>\nImmediate after signing<\/td>\nRequires post-completion registration<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Non-resident financing<\/td>\n\u00a0Typically 60-70% LTV<\/td>\n\u00a0Typically 50-60% LTV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Market-specific risks<\/h2>\n

\u25c6 Spain<\/strong>
The main risk in Spain is regulatory uncertainty around rentals. The Housing Law and its regional developments have introduced rent caps in designated \u201cstressed areas\u201d in some cities. Madrid<\/span><\/span>, for now, has no such zones, which sets it apart from Barcelona<\/span><\/span> and Catalonia<\/span><\/span> more broadly.<\/p>\n

\u25c6 Italy<\/strong>
In Italy, the main risk for international buyers is process complexity and market opacity in certain areas. The historical practice of declaring a lower value than the real purchase price can have tax and legal implications that need to be clearly understood beforehand. Market fragmentation is also key: differences between cities and regions are significant.<\/p>\n

Spain or Italy? It depends on your objective<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re looking for liquidity, a consolidated market, and stable long-term rental income \u2192 Madrid is more predictable.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking for lifestyle assets, strong intrinsic value, short-term rental potential, or lower entry prices with upside in emerging areas \u2192 Italy offers opportunities that Spain no longer does under the same conditions.<\/p>\n

Many of Lora Galeva\u2019s clients end up investing in both countries\u2014with different objectives in each market. They\u2019re not mutually exclusive.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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