Most foreign buyers do not think much about insurance until a bank mentions it, or a plumber upstairs ruins somebody's ceiling. That is usually a bit late. Property insurance in Italy is not the most glamorous part of buying a home in Sicily or elsewhere in the country, but it is one of those details that becomes very important the moment something goes wrong. Fire, burst pipes, storm damage, theft,...
June 2026
Off-market properties in Sicily do exist, but they usually move through local relationships, not public portals. Buyers who want access need the right local network, clear criteria, and proper due diligence.
Sardinia and Sicily both attract foreign property buyers, but they serve different strategies. Sardinia tends to be more prestige-driven and higher priced, while Sicily usually offers broader choice, lower entry points, and more investment flexibility.
A power of attorney can help foreign buyers and sellers complete an Italian property transaction without being physically present, but only if the authority is drafted carefully and the formalities are handled properly.
The compromesso is the Italian preliminary purchase contract, and it creates real legal and financial consequences for buyers before the final deed. Foreign buyers need to understand the deposit, conditions, timing, and legal checks before signing.