CIA for Short-Term Tourist Lets: Everything You Need to Know If you manage a holiday home or a property used for short-term tourist accommodation, there is one important compliance requirement you cannot overlook: the Commencement of Activity Notification (CIA). In this article, we explain what it is, who is required to submit it, the safety […]
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The Salento portrayed by L’Espresso is far more than a tourist destination – it is a place to choose, experience and call your own. In the feature entitled “Soul of Stone and Sea”, the renowned Italian weekly magazine takes readers on an evocative journey through the Province of Lecce, exploring authentic historic towns, magnificent Baroque […]
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🌊 Blue Flag 2026: Nardò once again among Puglia’s finest coastal destinations! What a source of pride for our city! 💙 Nardò is once again among the 27 locations in Puglia awarded the Blue Flag 2026 by the Foundation for Environmental Education — a prestigious recognition that rewards water quality, environmental management, sustainable mobility, and […]
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The 2026 Italian Budget Law is introducing significant changes to the short-term rental sector — changes that could reshape the property market in Puglia, particularly in Salento. According to a recent report by Il Sole 24 Ore (original article: https://www.ilsole24ore.com/art/affitti-brevi-rischio-stop-tre-milioni-dipendenti-pubblici-e-professionisti-AIKGWWbB), the threshold at which short-term rental activity is considered a business has been lowered from […]
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Throughout the month of February, during the Venice Carnival – one of the busiest tourist periods in Italy – the Salento takes centre stage at Venice Airport thanks to the screening of the documentary video Itineraries of Salento. A high-value promotional initiative that introduces the Salento to thousands of Italian and international travellers, offering an […]
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Buying or selling a property in Italy from abroad often involves transferring money between different currencies. Exchange rate fluctuations and bank fees can have a significant impact on the final cost of a transaction. To help our clients manage this aspect more efficiently, Puglia Realty works with Currencies Direct, an international company specialising in currency […]
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Puglia continues to strengthen its presence in the United States as one of the most authentic and sought-after Italian destinations. The second edition of PWD – Puglia Wedding Destination 2026, hosted at the prestigious Pulitzer Hall of the New York Times Building, confirmed the growing interest of the North American market in Southern Italy, involving […]
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In Italy, when you sell your first home and purchase another property to be used as your primary residence, you can obtain a tax credit. Here’s how it works in a simple and practical way: When the Tax Credit Arises The tax credit is generated if all these conditions are met: You purchased a home […]
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Selling your home is one of the most important financial and emotional operations in a person’s life. Many owners choose to try selling on their own to save on commission. But is this really worth it? Let’s look at the pros and cons of this choice, and why trusting an expert agent can make the […]
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When deciding to sell a property, having all documentation ready and compliant makes the difference between a slow negotiation and a secure, quick sale. Among the most important recently introduced documents is the Integrated Technical Report (ITR), required by the House Protection Decree (D.L. 69/2024), which unifies the verification of building, urban planning, and cadastral […]
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