Caselaw – Choice of English Law in an Italian Will

COURT OF APPEAL OF MILAN – JUDGMENT NO. 626/2026 – 11.3.2026 This case concerned a dispute before the Court of Appeal of Milan regarding the succession of R.G., a British citizen, who died in 2020 domiciled and resident in the United Kingdom, and who owned real estate in Italy. The family of R.G. was represented

Italy’s real estate market in 2026

The Italian economy in 2026 is offering a stable, low‑inflation environment encouraging opportunities for international investors in the property market. The Office of National Statistics (ISTAT) projects Italian GDP growth of  0.8% in 2026 (previously this was 0.7% in 2024 of 0.5% in 2025) which is driven entirely by domestic consumption and investment rather than

Inheritance and the “Sistema Tavolare” in Northern Italy

In parts of Northern Italy, especially in the provinces of Trento, Bolzano (South Tyrol), and some municipalities in the provinces of Friuli-Venezia Giulia and Belluno, real estate property is governed by the “sistema tavolare” (land register system), rather than the ordinary land registry used in most of the country. This system originates from the Austro-Hungarian

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