“Italy – where lifestyle meets real estate investment.”
"La dolce vita" literally translates as “the sweet life”, and/or “the good life”. La dolce vita in Italy means a life of pleasure and simple luxury; it’s about enjoying the good things in life and about really indulging all the things you love.
Italy – A Rising Star for International Investors
Italy has become one of the most attractive destinations in the world for international investors and high-net-worth individuals. The country offers a unique combination of outstanding quality of life, rich culture, world-class cuisine, and spectacular landscapes – the famous Italian way of life.
This lifestyle, combined with political stability, personal security and attractive tax incentives for foreign residents, has significantly increased Italy’s international appeal.
Cities and regions such as Rome, Milan and Tuscany consistently rank among the world’s most desirable destinations. Rome ranks 19th globally, Tuscany 22nd and Milan 23rd, with both Milan and Rome increasingly recognized as emerging European investment hotspots thanks to their strong prime property markets and ongoing urban development.
Attractive Tax Incentives for International Buyers
Italy’s flat tax regime has become a key factor in attracting wealthy international residents. Individuals who move their tax residence to Italy can benefit from a fixed annual tax of €200,000 on foreign income, making the country particularly attractive for global investors.
In exclusive areas such as Costa Smeralda in Sardinia, international buyers already account for up to 80% of luxury property transactions.
At the same time, Milan continues to grow as Italy’s leading international investment hub, combining world-renowned fashion, design, finance, innovation and global connectivity.
For many international buyers, Italy offers the perfect balance between lifestyle, culture and long-term real estate investment opportunities.
More than 40 years of international real estate experience – with a special connection to Italy.
"We don’t just sell properties – we have lived and invested in these regions ourselves for decades."
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Experience in the Italian Real Estate Market – Firsthand
The owner, Ralf E. Koklar of IRES Srl has personally lived in Italy for more than 30 years and worked in the real estate sector, particularly in the regions of Lake Como, Lake Lugano and Tuscany.
During this time, a long-standing personal network of lawyers, notaries, tax advisors, architects and local professionals was established, which is essential for the safe and professional handling of real estate transactions in Italy.
Our advice is therefore based not only on theoretical market knowledge, but above all on many years of practical experience on site.
Since 1982, we have been active in the Italian real estate market and have built a reliable and well-established network, particularly in Lombardy and Tuscany. This network enables our clients to benefit from a structured, transparent and smooth process when purchasing property in Italy.
We also work with English-speaking contacts on site who have been living in Italy for many years and are very familiar with the local conditions; we are a trusted partner for buyers seeking security, transparency, and fair market pricing
Our support does not end with the purchase of a property. Upon request, we assist our clients with all further steps – from contract handling and legal structuring to property management, personal use or rental.
Thanks to our long-standing experience, we can help our clients avoid typical mistakes that often occur when buying property abroad. Especially in a market where more and more new brokers are entering without practical experience, it is particularly important to work with partners who know the real estate market not only in theory, but through many years of practical involvement.
Only those who have personally bought, sold and managed properties truly understand the decisions, risks and emotions involved in a real estate purchase.
Even though we now live and work in Costa Rica, Italy remains an important part of our international activities. Thanks to our decades of experience and our well-established network, we are still able to offer our clients professional and secure assistance when purchasing property in Italy.
Our clients benefit not only from our experience, but also from direct contacts and long-standing business relationships, which often help achieve fair market prices and optimal purchase conditions.
