English Property & Architecture Guides

Technical, buyer-focused guides for high-end projects in Catania, Etna and Taormina.

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The \"Agibilita\" Certificate: Why You Can't Get Residency Without It

How habitability compliance affects residency applications and what it takes to obtain the certificate.

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Rural Living on Mt. Etna: Managing Water Cisterns and Septic Tanks

What to verify, how to modernize, and why these systems matter for compliance and comfort.

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Understanding the \"Computo Metrico\": Why Fixed-Price Quotes Are Dangerous

How a detailed bill of quantities protects your budget and prevents surprise extras.

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Designing Infinity Pools on Sloped Terrain: Taormina and the Coast

Geotechnics, structure and permits for cliffside pools that last and get approved.

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Buying Heirship Property in Sicily: How to Avoid \"Eredita\" Nightmares

Title risks, multiple heirs and the checks needed to secure clean ownership.

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The 7% Flat Tax for Retirees in Sicily: Eligible Towns Near Catania

A practical, technical guide to the Italian 7% flat-tax regime for foreign retirees, with a focus on towns around Catania and Mount Etna.

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Buying Property in Sicily: The Complete Legal Checklist for US & UK Investors

A buyer-focused checklist to avoid the most expensive pitfalls in Sicilian property deals—especially when purchasing from abroad.

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Investing in Catania Real Estate: ROI Analysis for Luxury Short-Term Rentals

How to think about ROI in Catania, Etna and Taormina when the product is luxury—and margins depend on design, compliance and operational friction.

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The Hidden Costs of Buying a House in Sicily: Notary Fees, Taxes, and Agency Commission

A transparent breakdown of real transaction costs in Sicily—so you can budget like an investor, not a tourist.

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Restoring an Old 'Palmento' on Mt. Etna: Costs, Permits, and Park Restrictions

What makes palmento projects unique: constraints, permits, seismic reality and the cost drivers that matter.

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Seismic Safety in Sicily: How We Retrofit Luxury Villas on Mount Etna

A design-led approach to seismic upgrades: safety first, with solutions that don’t ruin interiors or heritage value.

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Vineyard for Sale in Sicily: Assessing the Soil and Structure for a Boutique Winery

If you’re buying a vineyard, the land is only half the story. The buildings, water, access and permits decide profitability.

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Renovating in Taormina’s Historic Center: Managing Logistics in Narrow Streets

A realistic look at the constraints that define Taormina renovations: access, timing, storage, neighbors and permits.

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Seafront Villas in Aci Trezza: Understanding Maritime State Property Laws

Beachfront in Italy has rules. We explain what ‘state property’ can mean for terraces, stairs, decks and shoreline works.

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Catania Historic Center: Transforming a Baroque Apartment into a Luxury Smart Home

How to integrate comfort technology in historic apartments without damaging heritage features or turning the home into a gadget showroom.

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Renovating from Abroad: Our Weekly Video-Report Protocol for International Clients

A clear system to reduce stress: weekly video reports, budget checkpoints and decision logs—so distance doesn’t become risk.

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Renovation Costs in Catania 2026: A Price Guide per Square Meter (High-End)

High-end renovation costs depend on constraints and structural scope. Here’s how to think in ranges—without fantasy numbers.

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Finding the Right Property: Why You Need a Technical Architect, Not Just a Real Estate Agent

Agents sell. Architects verify. If you’re investing, the verification is where money is saved—or lost.

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Beyond Tiles: Using Etna Lava Stone for Minimalist Luxury Interiors

Lava stone can be quietly luxurious: tactile, durable, and unmistakably Sicilian—when detailed correctly.

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Sicilian Farmhouse vs. Liberty Villa: Choosing the Right Architectural Style for Your Investment

Two iconic Sicilian typologies, two different renovation strategies, operating costs and resale audiences.

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