Property finding for international buyers

Your eyeson the groundin Italy.

Buying here works differently from home. We visit, check and guide you through the whole purchase, in your language and your time zone.

On the ground in ItalyBased in Lucca, working across the whole country. We go where the house is.

A market that works differently from home.

These are the differences my international clients kept running into, and the reason Amacasa exists.

Language

Listings, contracts and phone calls are in Italian. I speak English at C2 level and work with native speakers for clients from Germany, the Netherlands and Denmark.

The system

There is no single listing portal. The same house can appear several times, on several sites, with different sizes, prices and even locations. We tell you which version is true.

Old buildings, old paperwork

Many Italian homes carry changes never registered with the land registry or the planning office. Your offer must protect you before you commit.

Time zones

From overseas, the window to reach an Italian agency is short. I deal with agencies during Italian hours and report to you when it suits you.

Our presence

Here in Italy, on your behalf.

You can't fly over for every viewing, every call, every document. We are already here, and we act for you.

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  1. Viewings in personWe visit every property on your behalf and send you a video tour with a detailed report. No limit on the number of homes.
  2. The street, not just the houseWe check the building, the neighbourhood, nearby services and how far they are, with honest pros and cons of the area.
  3. One voice with local agenciesWe deal with Italian agencies during Italian hours, then update you at a time that suits you.
  4. Trusted local professionalsOur own technician reviews the seller's documents. For renovation and furnishing we work with local firms and interior designers.
  5. Still here after the keysSmall maintenance, utilities and renovation follow-up while you are abroad.
Our service

Property finding, in three phases.

For people moving to Italy and for investors. You get one consultant who follows you through every step, with a deposit and a balance for each phase.

1

Search and inspection

It starts with a kick-off call. You tell your consultant what you need and share the listings you have already found. We check that they are still available and really match your brief, and we bring you alternatives you may not have seen, including homes that are not advertised.

Then we book the viewings and visit on your behalf. You receive a detailed report with a video tour covering the property, the building, nearby services and how far they are, and the honest pros and cons of the area.

  • No limit on the number of properties viewed
  • Video tour and written report for every viewing
  • Areas over 50 km from Lucca: 3 trips included, a 4th on request at extra cost
  • Price varies with the distance from Lucca
2

Negotiation and due diligence

Once you have chosen the home, we negotiate with you to reach the best market price. When the price is agreed, we check what the agency writes in the preliminary contract, and our trusted technician reviews the technical documents supplied by the seller's surveyor.

We do not replace the estate agency. We sit beside you, to protect you and keep the process simple.

  • Protective clauses in your purchase offer if irregularities come up
  • Seller's technical report checked by our own technician
  • Help with documents, translations and quotes (surveyor, notary) until the deed is signed
3

After the purchase

Optional

The keys are not the end. If you want, we stay your point of reference in Italy and take care of what comes next, turnkey.

RenovationQuotes from local firms, then site supervision.
Property careSmall maintenance while you are away.
UtilitiesTransfer or activation of every contract.
FurnishingInterior designers ready before you arrive.

Getting started takes one call.

Step 1

Discovery call

A video call to get to know each other. No documents needed: just a few questions so we can tell if we can help with your project.

Step 2

Exclusive search agreement

If we decide to work together, you sign an exclusive search contract and get your personal consultant.

Step 3

Kick-off

We go through your needs and the listings you like, and the search begins.

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About us

I used to help people make memories on holiday. Now I help them find a home.

For years I worked in international entertainment, bringing together people who had never met so they would leave with new friends and moments to remember. When Covid arrived in 2020, I had to reinvent myself. I moved into real estate, and within six months I had my licence as a real estate agent and my own business.

Working with my first international clients, I saw how hard our market is to navigate from abroad. That is where Amacasa Italia began: a guide for foreigners buying in Italy, so they do not get lost in our system and our bureaucracy.

I follow every client personally. Some of them have become friends beyond the business.

No sale mandatesI do not act for sellers, so I only work in your interest.
One point of contactOne trusted person, from first call to after the keys.
Carmelo Margì, founder

What changes with someone here for you.

Buying on your ownWith Amacasa
Who the agent works forThe agency often holds the seller's mandateOnly you, the buyer
ListingsThe same home on several portals with different detailsChecked, compared and cleaned up for you
ContactsMany agencies, in Italian, in Italian hoursOne consultant, in your language, at your hours
Technical checksYou rely on the seller's surveyorReviewed by our own technician

FAQ

Anything else? Ask during the discovery call, or write on WhatsApp.

Book your video call.

Pick a slot that suits your time zone. You get a confirmation email with the video link straight away.

WhatsApp+39 327 433 7051Emailinfo@amacasaitalia.com
Office hours (Italy)Mon to Fri 9:30–13:00 and 15:30–19:00
Sat 9:30–13:00

Video calls are also available outside office hours. Based in Lucca, working across all of Italy.

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Available times, in your time zone

Work with us.

Surveyors, contractors, interior designers and agencies: we collaborate with trusted professionals across Italy. [Details to confirm with the client: who they are looking for and how to apply.]

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