We help you understand the Sicilian market, define what you're actually looking for, and coordinate every professional involved. From the first call to moving day, in your language.
The Challenge
Here are the five obstacles every foreign buyer faces — and why most end up giving up or making costly mistakes.
Contracts, notaries, surveyors, land registry — all in Italian. By law, a sworn interpreter is required at the deed signing (€1,500–3,000).
Tax code, bank account, utilities, permits — a maze that takes months if you handle it alone.
In a standard transaction the agency is remunerated on the sale. That's how the system works. What you also need is someone on your side whose fee doesn't move with the price.
You need to manage 5–6 different professionals (agency, notary, surveyor, accountant, bank, interpreter) without understanding who does what.
Fear of being cheated, discovering building violations after the deed, signing something you don't understand.
The Solution
IDV is a consultancy firm. We don't sell properties, we don't hold listings, and we're not paid by sellers or agencies. You pay us a fixed fee and we work on your side of the table: your brief, your document checks, your professionals, your bureaucracy, your renovation, your property management. One point of contact who speaks your language.
Remote consultancy: define your brief and understand where and how to look.
Learn MoreEverything in Plan A, plus an organised trip with private driver and accommodation included.
Learn MoreThe Real Cost
A realistic comparison of what buying in Sicily actually costs — with or without us.
| Doing it yourself | With IDV |
|---|---|
| Sworn interpreter at deed signing: €1,500–3,000 | ✔ Included |
| Exploratory trips (3–5): €2,000–5,000 | ✔ 1 organised trip with private driver |
| Technical and legal checks: you find, brief and chase the professionals | ✔ You appoint them, we collect the documents, coordinate the checks and explain the findings |
| Bilingual lawyer: you source and brief them yourself | ✔ You appoint them, we translate and coordinate |
| Coordinating professionals: You (in Italian) | ✔ We handle everything |
| Understanding what you're signing: guesswork | ✔ Explained before you sign |
Why Trust Us
We bought and renovated our own properties here. We know the process because we've been through it — every form, every professional, every surprise.
Our fee doesn't move with the price of the property. That's the whole point.
Every document explained. Every step translated. No pressure to decide fast. We work at the pace that makes you comfortable.
Discover the hidden costs, legal pitfalls, and timeline realities — before you start.
Download Free GuideBook a free introductory call — no commitment, no sales pressure. Just an honest conversation about what you're looking for.
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