Foreign Investments in Italian Real Estate Are Growing and Crowdfunding is Carving Out a Role for Itself

The Italian real estate market is supported by a favorable economic situation, which sees a clear increase in foreign investments.

According to the most recent data, in fact, by 2025 the total volume of real estate transactions in Italy could exceed 140 billion euros, making Italy one of the most attractive destinations for real estate investors in Europe.

This is the starting point for Lexia to organize an event last November 28th, at the Chamber of Commerce of Milan Monza Brianza Lodi, entitled “Italian Real Estate: Experience the Advantage of Investing”, in collaboration with Promos Italia, the National Agency of the Chamber System for the Internationalization of Companies, within the Invest in Lombardy project .

The event was a unique opportunity to explore new trends in the Italian real estate market, with a focus on technological innovation, taxation and real estate auctions, thanks to the participation of several speakers, from, among others, LEXIA, PROMOS ITALIA, Simplex Domus, Dove.it and Cushman & Wakefield.

A Lexia team dedicated to real estate

Lexia is an independent law firm founded in 2016 by Alessandro Dagnino and Francesco Dagnino, with offices in Milan and Palermo, specialized in M&A, Private Equity & Venture Capital, Capital Markets, Financial Services Regulatory & Fintech, Tax Law and Energy.

Over the past year, the Lexia team has managed an increasing volume of transactions on behalf of foreign investors, leading family offices and international HNWIs, particularly from the Arab, US and UK markets.

The continuous demand for specialized services, combined with the start of partnerships with leading real estate agencies and brokers, has made a dedicated structure indispensable to best support foreign and Italian clients .

Foreign investments in real estate

In an interview with Crowdfunding Buzz, Elmira Shahbazi and Gabriel Zurlo Sconosciuto of LEXIA, highlighted a point that also emerged during the conference.

Italy is one of the countries that does not give a visa directly related to the purchase of real estate, as Italy is considered a “dream” and the demand for real estate by foreigners is already very strong. Demand for real estate foreign investments therefore does not need incentives.

A point also underlined by Arya Shoaee of Luxury Homes who offered a perspective on the growing interest of American investors in the Italian real estate market, attracted by a unique mix of culture, lifestyle and tax incentives and emphasized the potential of lesser-known regions such as Puglia and Sicily, alongside the classic destinations.

Gabriel Zurlo of Lexia confirmed this to Crowdfunding Buzz, highlighting the opportunities in Southern Italy, particularly in Puglia, thanks to the redevelopment of historic buildings and regional funding.

But it is Milan and Lombardy in particular that attract the most foreign investments. Carlo Capra of Assolombarda has highlighted that, in recent years, over 55% of real estate investments in Milan have been made by foreign investors, a percentage higher than that of many other European cities.

Real estate foreign investments on the rise in Italy

Lexia’s dedicated team does not neglect, however, lending crowdfunding in general and real estate.

The law firm has in fact assisted some platforms in the authorization process including Profit Farm, authorized by Consob a few days ago.

Furthermore, during the conference, Antonio Perrone from Lexia examined the tax mechanisms related to real estate investments in Italy, focusing on real estate crowdfunding. He illustrated how innovative tools can reduce the tax impact for investors, with significant savings opportunities through schemes such as lending crowdfunding, able to exploit European regulations for advantageous rates.

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