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Lecce, Italy

Lecce, Italy

Guide Price

$410,400

380,000 EUR

$400K-$599K
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PROPERTY TYPE

Condo

BEDROOMS

10

BATHROOMS

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Description

Nel cuore di Lecce, precisamente in via Sozy Carafa n. 38, proponiamo in vendita un'interessante struttura immobiliare dalla grande potenzialità, situata in una zona strategica della città. L'immobile si trova in una posizione privilegiata, a ridosso del centro storico e immerso nel vivace contesto universitario, il che lo rende una soluzione ideale sia per chi è alla ricerca di un investimento redditizio, sia per chi desidera vivere in un quartiere centrale, tranquillo e ben servito. La zona è infatti molto ambita grazie alla presenza di numerose attività, servizi, collegamenti con il centro e una forte domanda abitativa da parte di studenti, lavoratori e famiglie. La superficie commerciale complessiva è di circa 700 mq. Attualmente l'edificio è composto da quattro locali al piano terra per un totale di circa 115 mq, adatti ad essere utilizzati come depositi o facilmente riconvertibili in locali commerciali, e da cinque unità abitative distribuite tra il piano terra e il piano superiore, con una superficie residenziale totale di circa 600 mq. Completa la proprietà un ampio scoperto di circa 200 mq situato nella parte retrostante e ulteriori 70 mq laterali, spazi esterni che offrono ulteriori margini di utilizzo, sia per fini abitativi che commerciali. Uno degli aspetti più interessanti di questo immobile è la sua elevata potenzialità di riqualificazione: vi è infatti la possibilità concreta di trasformarlo in un moderno complesso residenziale composto da fino a 14 appartamen

Location

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Living in Lecce

Espresso at the bar every morning, pasta made the way your grandmother wished she could, and a culture that treats every meal, every sunset, and every conversation as something worth lingering over.

Visa

Digital Nomad Visa — requires remote work for foreign clients/employers, min €28,000/yr net income, and 6 months work experience. Valid 1 year, renewable. Elective Residence Visa — for retirees and those with passive income (€31,000/yr minimum, no work allowed). Both offer a path to long-term residency.

Learn more: The Complete Guide to Moving to Italy

Key Fact

Italy launched its digital nomad visa in 2024, making it much easier for remote workers than the old elective residence route. Italian bureaucracy is notoriously slow (3-6 months processing), so patience and a good immigration lawyer are essential.

Learn more: Can Americans Buy Property Abroad? Rules by Country
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Italy at a glance

How Italy scores for American expats

💰Cost of Living
Moderate
🛡️Safety
Very safe
🗣️English Spoken
Rarely
🏥Healthcare
Excellent
🌬️Air Quality
Moderate
📶Internet
Moderate
🚶Walkability
Very walkable
🚇Transit
Excellent

Cost of buying in Italy

Estimated fees and ongoing costs for this property

Closing Costs

7-12% of purchase price

  • ·Registration tax: 2% (primary) or 9% (second home)
  • ·Notary: €2,000-5,000
  • ·Cadastral tax: €50
  • ·Agent: 3-4% + VAT

Annual Costs

Property Tax

0.4-0.76% of cadastral value (IMU — not on primary residence)

Insurance

€200-500/yr

HOA / Condo Fees

€50-200/mo for apartments (spese condominiali)

Good to Know

Agent Fees

Buyer pays own agent (3-4% + 22% VAT)

Foreign Buyer Note

Reciprocity requirement — Americans can buy freely (US-Italy treaty). Codice fiscale (tax ID) required. 9% registration tax on second homes is significant.

Legal help in Italy

Hire your own attorney — not the seller's. We'll match you with a vetted local lawyer.

Need a local attorney in Italy?

We'll connect you with an independent, English-speaking real estate attorney experienced with foreign buyers. Not the seller's lawyer — yours.

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Next steps for moving to Italy

Interested in this property? Here's how to move forward.

1

Understand the buying rules

Foreign ownership laws vary wildly by country. Some welcome you, others restrict or ban foreign buyers entirely.

2

Sort out your visa

Owning property doesn't give you the right to live there. Research residency options before you buy.

3

Plan your finances

Understand currency risk, international wire transfers, and whether you can get a local mortgage.

4

Know your tax obligations

US citizens are taxed on worldwide income. You'll need to file US taxes from abroad and may owe local taxes too.

5

Set up healthcare

Medicare doesn't cover you overseas. You'll need international health insurance or a local plan.

6

Run the full checklist

Banking, mail forwarding, power of attorney, pet import rules — the complete pre-move checklist.

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Currency

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