Estate Agents in Abruzzo

This list of Agents operating in Abruzzo was updated in 2008, if you want to buy a house in Abruzzo here's where to look

Real Estate Agents operating in Abruzzo need to posess certain qualifications and it is a well regulated industry.They should also be registered with the local chamber of commerce although some very good agents are not! It's up to you to decide if you want to use such agents when you buy a property.

You should check out the credentials of any agent that you intend using.However there are people in Italy who are operating 'property finding' businesses, some based in the UK without being registered Estate Agents.You may find that they offer a very good service and can usually help you to set up bank accounts and translate documents.But there could be disadvantages to not using a registered Estate Agent so beware! Conversly if your Estate Agent is not registered there could be some advantages to you the buyer as some regulations allow only registered Estate Agents to act in certain cases.

Its not unusual to find different agents offering the same properties in Abruzzo at different prices.explanations for this vary but in Italy vendors may try to sell through different agents and give each agent a different price! You must be careful that one agent doesn't have 'The Sole Right To Sell' if you decide to buy a property you've seen advertised through many different agencies.

Once you looked at some of these web sites you'll probably notice that property prices in Abruzzo vary a lot. Italian vendors seem to be guided by other considerations than the actual condition of the house something that British buyers may find difficult to understand.However it is common practice in Abruzzo to offer at least 25% less than the asking price.although whether or not you are successful depends on the vendor's eagerness to sell.

Don't forget too that as a non-resident you will be paying out a large amount in tax at the time you buy your property.This can mean that for the cheap ruin you want to buy in Abruzzo you will need to allow at least 20% of the property cost for taxes and other fees.

Many Italians do not use a solicitor when buying a house.If you do use a Notaio you should understand that he/she acts in the interests of both parties, not just the buyer.Italian property sales can be very complicated so if you do have any concerns it is probably safer to take them to an English speaking solicitor.

For more information on Italian Notaios this info by escapeartist is useful click here.

list of agents with my own personal comments on their web sites myabruzzohome has no connections with the sites or site owners and does not endorse this list of agents in any way.
www.abruzzoproperties.com
owner Andrew Turner based in Penne, interesting web site
www.casa-italia.dk run by English speaking Danish couple
www.abruzzo-house.com based in Navelli - site is slow to load!
www.prossimacasa.com run by Clive McCombe and based in Sulmona
www.housesforsaleabruzzo.co.uk lacking in details and many houses have no prices
www.italyliving.co.uk peculiar use of English and only a few houses on view
www.itarchouse.it design needs updating, property search service
www.dinicolaimmobiliare.it confusing site but good selection of properties
www.myabruzzo.com run by Mila d'Alessandro with lots of choice of properties
www.absolutely-abruzzo.com run by Italian/English couple, good selection of properties
www.abitaitalia.com mostly restoration projects with some very cheap properties
www.houseabruzzo.com new agency recently opened in Pescara
www.housearounditaly.com based in Pescara largest agent in Abruzzo with lots of houses
www.primelocations.com you need to register to search properties
www.interlandabruzzo.com site hard to navigate most houses around Collecorvino
www.propertyabruzzo.com you can search the site most property at the expensive end
www.italypropertypreview.com a special property check service costing around £120
www.belloabruzzo.com property sales and renovation service
www.homesgofast.com property search site with some cheap ruins!
www.escapetoabruzzo.com letting agents in Penne
www.lokation.it 49 properties in Abuzzo good range of prices, some cheaper
abruzzo projects very cheap houses for restoration go to site
www.sweetitalyestates.com mix of properties in Abruzzo
www.abruzzopropertyitaly.com mainly ruins and land around Teramo property finders not agents
www.spazio-casa.net lots of interesting properties and very reasonable prices
Owner's Property private sales click here
You'll find that many Italian vendors have also taken to advertising their property on ebay! .And there are always private sellers who are reluctant to pay the agent's fees! Look out for the sign VENDESI followed by a phone number pinned to the outside of the building.
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