Tax guide
IMU calculation for a second home on Lake Garda (2026): formula, rates and calculator
How IMU is calculated on a second home: formula, up-to-date rates of the Lake Garda municipalities, automatic calculator and worked examples.
Tax guide
Capital gains tax on a property sale on Lake Garda: when it applies and how to avoid it
When capital gains tax applies, the exemptions, the calculation with examples, the 26% substitute tax and the Superbonus rule.
Tax guide
How much it costs to sell a house on Lake Garda: all the seller's expenses
Agency commission, capital gains tax, EPC, mortgage repayment and notary costs: the complete guide to the costs borne by the seller.
Seller's Guide
EPC and Energy Class: How Much They Affect the Sale Price on Lake Garda
EPC obligation, the class scale and the real impact of energy class on price, with a focus on foreign buyers — and whether it pays to renovate before selling.
Seller's Guide
How Much Is My House on Lake Garda Worth? How to Estimate the Real Price
It is the first question for anyone thinking of selling: how much is my house really worth? On Lake Garda value depends on the micro-area, the view, the distance from the lake and the international profile of buyers — not square metres alone. The factors that matter and how to reach a realistic price.
Seller's Guide
Selling a House on Lake Garda: the 4 Mistakes That Cost You Dearly
Selling a property on Lake Garda is not like selling anywhere else in Italy. The Garda market has its own characteristics — structured international demand, buyers with very specific expectations, and price dynamics that can vary significantly from one area to another.
Updated 2026
Tax Guide
Property Purchase Taxes in Italy 2026: a complete guide with calculator
Registration tax, VAT, mortgage and cadastral taxes: everything you need to know when buying property on Lake Garda. Updated 2026 calculator for primary residence, second home and luxury properties.
Seller's Guide
Home Staging: how to sell your Lake Garda property faster and at a better price
Home staging is not an expensive makeover: it is a targeted strategy to present your property at its best, reduce time on the market and achieve a price closer to the asking figure.