The Tuscan property market continues to attract strong international interest, particularly in Florence, Lucca, Grosseto, the coastal areas and the region’s rural property market. Recent developments, however, confirm an important principle: purchasing a property in Tuscany requires more than checking title and negotiating the price.

Chinese and Singaporean investors approach Italian real estate in very different ways. Chinese buyers are often private, family or lifestyle investors, while Singapore is more visible through institutional capital, funds, hospitality and student housing. A concise market analysis with key legal implications for non-EU buyers.

In most cases, foreigners can buy property in Italy, but the answer depends on nationality, residence status and, for non-EU buyers, the possible application of the reciprocity rule. This article explains the main legal requirements, the difference between buying property and obtaining residence in Italy, and the key checks international buyers should complete before signing an offer, paying a deposit or entering into a preliminary contract.