For the Seller – Required Documents for Selling a Property
For Individuals
• Identification document: Ensure you have an up-to-date ID, noting any change of residence.
• Tax code (Codice Fiscale): Essential for all transactions.
• Marriage certificate or certificate of single status.
• Property agreements or cohabitation agreements: If applicable, include copies of relevant documents.
[For non-EU citizens: a copy of the residence permit or entry visa is required.]
For Legal Entities
• ID of the legal representative.
• Legal name, registered office, and tax code: Ideally, include a certificate from the company registry.
• Any resolution delegating powers, if necessary.
Other Useful Documents
• Copy of the purchase deed or inheritance tax declaration (will, acceptance of inheritance, European Certificate of
Succession).
• Copy of the cadastral map and other cadastral documents: Useful for correctly identifying the property.
• Copy of the preliminary sales agreement.
• Proof of payment from the buyer in case of a preliminary sales contract.
• Receipt of the last mortgage payment, if the buyer will pay the price assuming an existing mortgage.
• Mortgage discharge receipt.
• Consent for mortgage cancellation / Letter from the notary handling the mortgage cancellation / Bank certification
confirming electronic submission of the receipt to the Revenue Agency.
• Copy of the condominium regulations.
• Statement from the condominium administrator confirming payment of condominium fees.
• Copies of building permits related to the construction, including amendments or any regularization permits.
• Copy of the certificate of occupancy (Agibilità) or documentation proving it has been requested.
• Land use certificate, if the property is land or if the associated area is over 5,000 sqm.
• Documentation on pre-emption rights, if applicable.
• Energy Performance Certificate (EPC).
For the Buyer – Required Documents for Purchasing a Property
For Individuals
• Identification document: Ensure you have an up-to-date ID, noting any change of residence.
• Tax code (Codice Fiscale).
• Marriage certificate or certificate of single status: Documentation regarding civil status.
• Copy of any matrimonial agreements or cohabitation agreements, if applicable.
[For non-EU citizens: a copy of the residence permit or entry visa is required.]
For Legal Entities
• ID of the legal representative.
• Legal name, registered office, and tax code: Ideally, include a certificate from the company registry.
• Any resolution delegating powers, if necessary.
If Applying for a Mortgage
• Provide all relevant information to contact the bank granting the mortgage.
If Purchasing as a First Home
• Copy of any deeds for the purchase or sale of your previous property.
• Copy of the invoice from the seller and/or notary to claim deductions on registration tax or VAT paid [this may occur simultaneously with the closing of the sale].
If Purchasing Property Appurtenances (cellars, storage rooms, or sheds associated with the home)
• Copy of the deed for the purchase of the main property.
With this complete checklist of documents for a real estate transaction, you will be ready to navigate every stage of the process with confidence and peace of mind.
If you need assistance or professional advice, contact the experts at Hasamia, ready to support you at every stage of the transaction.
