Notary and Closing Support in Italy

The final stage of a property purchase in Italy requires careful coordination between the buyer, seller, notary and the other professionals involved in the transaction.

I’m Marco Buccilli, an English-speaking lawyer based in Foligno. My notary and closing support in Italy helps international buyers review the proposed documents, address outstanding legal questions and understand the commitments involved before signing.

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My role is

to make the process clear and properly coordinated with the notary and the other professionals involved. This allows foreign buyers to proceed with greater flexibility while maintaining appropriate legal control over the purchase.

Preparing for your property purchase completion

Preparation for Completion

Before the closing date, I coordinate with the notary and review the documentation required for the transfer of ownership.

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My assistance may include:

reviewing the draft final deed of sale;

checking that the agreed contractual terms are correctly reflected;

confirming the purchase price, payment arrangements and deposit deductions;

reviewing the identity and authority of the parties;

checking powers of attorney, where applicable;

verifying that legal issues identified during due diligence have been addressed;

reviewing declarations, warranties and obligations included in the final deed;

coordinating with estate agents, surveyors, architects and other professionals involved.

Where necessary, I raise questions or request amendments before the deed is signed.

The Role of the Notary and the Buyer’s Lawyer

In Italy, the notary is a public official responsible for preparing and authenticating the final deed, carrying out the required legal formalities and registering the transfer.

The notary must remain impartial and does not act exclusively for the buyer. I provide independent legal advice focused on the buyer’s interests, review the proposed terms and explain the legal consequences in clear English. See the Italian Notariat’s explanation of the notary’s role in a house purchase.

Assistance at the Final Signing

Attendance at signing, remote support and any proposed representation under a power of attorney are discussed with you and the notary as part of the agreed engagement. In-person assistance is mainly available in Umbria.

I help clarify the contents of the deed, confirm that the transaction reflects the agreed terms and support communication with the notary and the other parties.

My aim is to ensure that the buyer approaches completion with a clear understanding of the documents, payments and legal commitments involved.

Support for International Buyers

For buyers who live outside Italy, the closing process may involve additional practical requirements, including translated documents, foreign powers of attorney, apostilles, legalisation and coordination across different jurisdictions.

Tell me where you live, the property location, the proposed signing date and whether a notary has already been instructed. I can clarify the legal assistance and coordination appropriate to your circumstances.

Discuss Your Completion Deadline

Send the property location, a short description of the help you need and any upcoming deadline. I will explain the information required to propose the scope of assistance and professional fees.

Discuss Your Completion Deadline

Prefer email? buccillimarco@gmail.com

Based in Foligno, I can attend visits and meetings in Umbria where agreed. Assistance for properties elsewhere in Italy is mainly provided by phone, video call and digital document exchange.