Buying a farmhouse in Italy? Pay Attention… or Pay a Lot More!

Описание: Thinking of buying or renovating a farmhouse in Italy? 🇮🇹 In this video, we share the big surprise we faced when part of our rural home turned out to be registered as a barn! Learn about permits, costs, and what to check before starting your renovation in Le Marche.
In this video I’ll explain one of the BIGGEST surprises we faced after buying our rural farmhouse in Italy: discovering that part of our home was still officially registered as a barn!

When you buy a rustic property in Italy you may run into hidden bureaucracy that no one warns you about. In our case, the entire ground floor was not classified as residential, which meant we couldn’t renovate or live in it until we went through a costly process of changing its official use.

Here’s what I’ll cover in today’s video:
Why many old Italian farmhouses were designed with animals living below the house (“stalla sotto, casa sopra”)
What it means if your property is still registered as agricultural use
The permits, paperwork, and costs involved to change the classification to residential use
The role of a geometra and why you’ll need one before starting renovations
What you should check BEFORE signing the papers on a rural property in Italy

We’ll also break down the real costs—from permits and professional fees to surveys and seismic checks—so you know exactly what to budget for.

If you’re dreaming about restoring an Italian farmhouse, or already planning your renovation journey, this video will help you avoid costly surprises and understand the process better.

🎥 Equipment used to record this video:
DJI Air 3S
DJI Osmo Pocket 3
Sony ZV-E1
Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G Series
DJI Ronin RS4
Edited in Final Cut Pro 11