What does “subsidized housing” mean? Subsidized or “housing for residents” are properties subject to specific legal restrictions. Their purpose is to ensure that housing remains accessible to the local population and to limit speculation and excessive tourist use. Housing Reform 2025 – new rules for buyers and residents Since June…

According to the latest data from the South Tyrol Statistics Institute (ASTAT), the second quarter of 2025 paints a mixed picture: +53.9 % more residential building permits compared to last year, but –66.2 % fewer completed residential buildings. While new projects are being approved, many construction sites face delays. ASTAT…

The Italian Supreme Court (Corte di Cassazione) with rulings no. 12076 and 12079/2025 confirmed that the flat tax regime ‘Cedolare secca’ can also apply when a rental agreement is signed with a company – provided the property is used as accommodation for an employee. This marks a major step forward,…

Real estate today is global – buyers compare markets worldwide and expect high professionalism. A comparison between Germany, the USA and South Tyrol reveals how differently the real estate profession is understood – and why South Tyrol occupies an exciting middle ground. Germany – Regulated, reliable, but often unemotional Germany’s…

On July 29, 2025, the Italian Senate approved Article 1‑bis as part of the Decreto Fiscale AC 2460. This amendment officially clarifies that the simultaneous sale of usufruct and bare ownership (nuda proprietà) to two different buyers is to be treated as a single taxable transaction. The law will enter…

The latest update from ASTAT confirms South Tyrol’s economic strength: in 2023, real GDP grew by 1.2% and real household consumption by 1.4%. Both figures are above the national average, demonstrating economic stability and purchasing power. Growth builds confidence – what it means for real estate A robust economy and…