English-Speaking Lawyers in Brescia

Question 1

What taxes apply to buying property in Brescia?

Answer

Resale (second home): 9 % imposta di registro + €50 + €50. Prima casa: 2 %. New-build: IVA 10 % or 4 % prima casa. All collected by the notaio at rogito.

Question 2

Is Brescia a good alternative to Milan for property investment?

Answer

Brescia offers a significantly lower entry point than Milan (40–50 % cheaper per m²) with a strong local economy, fast rail connection to Milan (1h), and the Lake Garda lifestyle within reach. Buy-to-let yields in Brescia centre are typically 4–5 %, higher than Milan's compressed yields. For investors, the Brescia–Bergamo corridor (reinforced by the 2023 Bergamo-Brescia European Capital of Culture designation) has strong medium-term growth prospects.

Question 3

How do I buy a property on Lake Garda through Brescia?

Answer

Lake Garda properties in Brescia province (western and southern shore) follow standard Italian conveyancing: compromesso di vendita, then rogito before a notaio. Additional checks specific to Garda: (1) confirm lakefront access rights are registered in the catasto, not just verbally claimed; (2) check vincoli idrogeologici on any sloped land; (3) verify building restrictions within the Piano di Governo del Territorio (PGT) of the relevant Comune. An avvocato in Brescia with Garda property experience is recommended.

Question 4

What is the 110 % Superbonus and can I still use it for renovations?

Answer

The Superbonus 110 % (DL 34/2020) provided major energy retrofit tax credits. As of 2024–2025, the rate has been reduced (to 70 % in 2024 and 65 % in 2025 for most cases) and access has been significantly restricted — primarily to condomini (apartment blocks) following extensive reforms. For individual houses, the scheme is largely closed to new applicants. An avvocato tributarista or accountant (commercialista) in Brescia will confirm what incentives currently apply to your specific property type.

Question 5

How does the flat tax regime for new Italian residents work in Lombardy?

Answer

Italy's regime forfettario for new residents (Art. 24-bis TUIR) allows qualifying individuals who haven't been Italian tax-resident in the past 9 years to pay a flat €100,000 annual tax on all foreign-sourced income, regardless of amount. This is available in any Italian region including Lombardy. The regime lasts up to 15 years and can be extended to family members for an additional €25,000 each. An avvocato tributarista will assess eligibility and structure the application.

Factor	Detail
Imposta di registro (resale)	9 % second home; 2 % prima casa
Average apartment price	~€2,000–3,200/m² in Brescia; €4,000–8,000/m² for lake-view properties on Lake Garda
Lake Garda proximity	30km to Desenzano del Garda; 45min to Sirmione
UNESCO (Roman remains)	Brescia Romana (Capitolium, theatre, domus) — UNESCO World Heritage Site
Economic base	Metalwork, precision mechanics, arms, medical devices — large international employer base
Bar association	Ordine degli Avvocati di Brescia
Language	Italian; English-speaking legal services available
Milan connection	1h by train to Milan Centrale

English-Speaking Lawyers in Brescia

Studio Legale Bresciano

Avvocati Lombardi

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