Greater Protection for Buyers – More security for Property Owners. Transferring real estate in Italy often forces property owners to choose between inheritance and gifting (donazione). While gifting has been considered a practical solution, it has frequently come with significant drawbacks – especially when the property was being sold shortly after. The reason for this lies in the Italian inheritance...

Val Roya – Western Liguria attracts with its combination of sea, mountains and the proximity of two countries and cultures. With this newsletter we would like to take you into the border region on the Riviera of Flowers and highly recommend a visit to the Roya Valley.  Split between Italy and France, the valley has the river Roya running through it for some 60 kilometres. Over time, the river has...

The new TERRA IALIA website presents itself in a fresh and new design: stylish, clearly structured and with more space for what makes us unique – hand-picked properties in Liguria and a deep understanding of the region we are representing. Our focus lies on western Liguria and the Riviera of Flowers with its charming coastal resorts, picturesque mountain villages and olive groves so typical for the...

THE GRIMALDI FAMILY – ancient Fortresses and Castles – The defining Stories of Liguria. In this issue we will take you on a journey through the fascinating history of the House of Grimaldi as it represents an integral part of Ligurian history. For centuries this family has been of great historical and cultural importance for this region.The Grimaldis are a Genovese family who’s history is shaped by...