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[vc_section el_id=”serviziTop”][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1627125067158{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}”]RENOVATION<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=”custom” align=”align_left” el_width=”20″ accent_color=”#707070″][vc_custom_heading text=”Property to renovate in Italy” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:left|color:%23707070″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Property renovation: what to do to compliant the Italian rules” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23707070″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”sottoTitolo”][vc_column_text]When <\/span>renovating a property in Italy<\/b>, there are many different legal, contractual, and regulatory issues that pose a challenge\u2014even in someone’s home country. It is for this reason that dealing with renovations in a foreign country is even more difficult. However, this is where we seek to provide expert guidance and counseling, to ensure that you can conduct a successful renovation in Italy.<\/span><\/p>\n

When entering the <\/span>Italian renovation market<\/b>, many foreigners seek out older properties that require renovation and restoration, and even rebuilding in some instances. For this reason, many buildings are placed on the market with the wording da restaurare (needing restoration work), or da ristrutturare (needing renovation). This is something that can help narrow the search out of the gate.<\/span><\/p>\n

Some of the greatest challenges for <\/span>renovating in the Italian marke<\/b>t include construction agreements, navigating language barriers, understanding policies and regulations, and sourcing reliable professionals to help with the renovation. In short, knowing your way around the rules and laws of renovation, being able to ascertain costs implied, and counting on a team of expert pros is essential.<\/span><\/p>\n

So, having a property to renovate in Italy is not a simple thing if you can’t count on the help of proper professionals<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle”][vc_column width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1576338038315{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Building permits and licenses for property renovations in Italy<\/h2>\n

The first thing to consider is whether the <\/span>property requires renovating authorization<\/b> documents. Having a local expert to determine whether these are required is important. If these are not present, the owner must apply for them at the local municipality.<\/span><\/p>\n

The second pressing issue is determining the <\/span>contractual part of the renovation<\/b>. Construction agreements in Italy with Italian suppliers are governed by Italian regulations. This means that renovations must be carried out in a workman-like manner, with professional and technical expertise. Contractors are bound to detect inaccuracies or defects, and immediately notify the owner; and, the owner is bound to pay all contractors according to agreed-upon prices.<\/span><\/p>\n

The appointed construction company in charge of the renovation must sign two insurance liability policies, including the Provisional definitive surety, and the Posthumous ten-year policy. These policies provide coverage for any financial risks which may arise on the <\/span>construction site<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

One of the final crucial aspects of a renovation to be defined is the owner’s preference and desire for the<\/span> aesthetic and architectural features of the building<\/b>. Decisions concerning the building’s relevant architectural aspects greatly depend on if the building is to be an individual’s, or family’s home, or if its ultimate destination is to house a commercial activity.<\/span><\/p>\n

Building permits are another <\/span>crucial aspect of renovations in Italy<\/b>. The Permit to Build is an administrative permit that allows building or demolition in compliance with the local municipality’s urbanistic plan. These come in two forms: SCIA and CILA permit.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”448″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1627133022253{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The SCIA<\/a> (Segnalazione Certificata di Inizio Attivit\u00e0<\/em> \u2013 Certified Start of Activity Report) is the initial building permit<\/strong> necessary in Italy. It is a simplified administrative authorization issued by the local authorities, the municipality in charge. It acknowledges the right to proceed<\/strong> in the required<\/span> renovation or restoration work on a property<\/b>, and commonly applies to maintenance on a building’s structure; the restoration work involving a building’s structure; and renovation that changes the volume, height, or shape of a building. A CILA<\/strong> (Comunicazione di Inizio Lavori Asseverata<\/em> – Authenticated Communication of the Beginning of the Modifications) permit simply applies to minor building interventions<\/strong> and renovations that do not involve structural work or changes to the building.<\/span><\/p>\n

In either case, permits are required for:<\/span><\/p>\n