Property consulting in Sardinia
“Buying property in Sardinia from abroad means navigating different laws, a different language, and professionals you’ve never met. Here’s exactly how I help at every stage, whether you’re buying from New York, London or Amsterdam, so you always know what to expect.”
What I do
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I help you identify properties that match your goals, budget and preferred lifestyle. Working with local agencies, private contacts and professionals throughout Sardinia, I uncover opportunities that genuinely fit your needs, not someone else’s sales targets. This often means properties you’d never find through a standard online search.
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Before you commit, I coordinate an initial review of the property: documentation, legal compliance, location, condition and estimated renovation costs. The goal is simple: you make an informed decision before a significant investment, with no unpleasant surprises after the fact.
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Buying abroad means coordinating agents, surveyors, architects, lawyers, accountants and notaries, often across different languages and locations. I organise the process, facilitate communication, and keep everything moving clearly and efficiently so you’re not left chasing five different people yourself.
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Whether a property needs minor improvements or a complete renovation, I connect you with carefully selected architects, builders and local craftsmen, and help coordinate every stage of the project – even when you’re thousands of kilometres away.
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Owning a property abroad shouldn’t become another full-time job. I help arrange maintenance, inspections, cleaning, utilities and reliable local assistance, so your property is looked after even when you’re not in Sardinia.
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Buying the property is only the beginning. From setting up utilities to introducing trusted local professionals, I help make your transition to life in Sardinia smooth and straightforward.
The process
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A relaxed call about what you’re looking for and where you’re at.
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I help you find and shortlist places that actually fit.
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Checks, paperwork, the right people: I coordinate it all.
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And I stay around after, for whatever comes next.
Questions
What buyers from the US and elsewhere usually want to know before we start. General information, not legal or tax advice.
In Italy the notary is a neutral public official who makes sure the deed is valid and properly registered. The notary doesn't negotiate for you or tell you whether a property is right for you. That's the gap I fill: I'm on your side only.
Before you pay a deposit, I coordinate a review of the documentation, legal and planning compliance, the cadastral records, the property's condition and realistic renovation costs, with local surveyors and architects where needed.
The US taxes its citizens on worldwide income, so rental income from a home in Italy must also be reported on your US return. If your foreign bank accounts exceed $10,000 in total, you also file an FBAR. The US–Italy tax treaty helps avoid double taxation. I can connect you with an accountant in Sardinia; check the US side with your own tax adviser.
Yes. I help arrange maintenance, inspections, cleaning, utilities and reliable local help, so your home is looked after while you're back in the US or elsewhere.
With a Compass Call: a relaxed conversation about what you're looking for, your budget and your timing. From there I suggest the next steps, whether you've already found a property or are just starting to look.
Ready when you are
Whether you’ve already found a property or are only starting to look, one conversation can help you move forward with confidence.
