Avoid costly surprises and stay in control during your house viewings in Italy.
This practical, downloadable checklist helps you focus, document, and negotiate — based on over 20 years of renovation experience.

Buying a home in Italy is an adventure — but without the right preparation, it can quickly become overwhelming.

This Property Viewing Checklist helps you stay focused during viewings and make better decisions afterwards.
It’s based on our personal experience visiting over 100 homes in Italy, combined with more than 20 years of working on high-end renovations and restorations.

The checklist includes over 40 points to review, divided into 8 clear and practical sections:

1. Key questions to ask

2. Legal and structural checks

3. Location and accessibility

4. Layout and future potential

5. Potential issues

6. Exterior inspection

7. Interior inspection

8. Technical condition
   

What’s inside the checklist?

• A smart, structured checklist you can print or fill in digitally

• Key technical inspection points: roofing, moisture, structure, utilities

• Essential questions to ask the agent — including things they won’t tell you unless you ask

• A glossary of key Italian property terms to help you understand what you're signing

Why it matters:

Even experienced buyers have told us: “We came home and realised we forgot to check half the things we meant to.”

With this checklist, you’ll:

• Spot warning signs early (like hidden damage or missing permits)

• Better estimate renovation costs before you buy

• Use your notes to negotiate a stronger offer

• Walk into viewings prepared — and leave with clarity

Who is this for?

This checklist is designed for:

• Future homeowners who want to avoid expensive mistakes

• People viewing multiple houses in a short time frame

• Buyers who value peace of mind, planning and smart decisions

• …and even professionals — we use it ourselves too.

Format: Instant PDF download (fillable or printable)

Price: €29 — a small investment that can save you thousands in surprises or missed opportunities.

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