Fees
Our fees, in plain numbers.
One simple schedule for buyers and sellers alike. Nothing is paid upfront: our fee is due only when your purchase or sale actually happens.
| Sale price | Our fee, per party |
|---|---|
| Up to €50,000 | €1,500 fixed |
| €50,001 to €100,000 | €3,000 fixed |
| €100,001 to €1,000,000 | 3% of the price |
| Over €1,000,000 | 2.5% of the price, minimum €30,000 |
All fees are plus IVA (Italian VAT, currently 22%).
When the fee is due
- Only on success. Nothing is paid upfront, and nothing is owed if the sale does not happen.
- It is due when the binding preliminary contract (compromesso) is signed, or at the final deed (rogito) if there is no preliminary contract.
- The buyer and the seller each pay their own fee, as is usual in Italy.
Contracts are signed through our registered Italian partner agency, so every sale is handled by a licensed estate agency under Italian law.
Worked examples
- A village house to renovatePrice: €19,000
- €1,500Fee, plus IVA
- A restored villaPrice: €350,000
- €10,500Fee, plus IVA
- A castle or wine estatePrice: €3,000,000
- €75,000Fee, plus IVA
Fees: frequently asked questions
Do I pay anything upfront?
No. Our fee is paid only on success: when the binding preliminary contract (compromesso) is signed, or at the final deed (rogito) if there is no preliminary contract.
Who pays the agency fee in Italy, the buyer or the seller?
Both. As is usual in Italy, the buyer and the seller each pay their own fee. Ours follows the same schedule for both parties, plus IVA.
How much is the fee on a €350,000 house?
Between €100,000 and €1,000,000 the fee is 3%, so on €350,000 it is €10,500, plus IVA.
What is the fee on a small village house?
Up to €50,000 the fee is a fixed €1,500, plus IVA. On a €19,000 village house to renovate, for example, the fee is €1,500.
What about properties over €1 million?
Above €1,000,000 the fee is 2.5% of the price, with a minimum of €30,000, plus IVA. On a €3 million castle or estate it is €75,000.
Questions about fees or costs?
Ask Biagio. He will set out every cost of your purchase in writing before you commit, from taxes and the notary to our fee.