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This page gives you a clear overview of how I can assist you in Sicily, from the early search phase to the completion of your project. Whether you need technical guidance before buying, support during renovation, or a trusted local partner to manage everything on your behalf, you will find the main services outlined here. Your Trusted Property Partner in Sicily Buying, renovating or building in Sicily can be exciting — but it can also feel overwhelming when you are doing it from abroad. If you are looking for reliable professionals

A clear, professional guide from a Sicilian architect—so your dream stays beautiful, feasible, and hassle-free BUYING, BUILDING AND RENOVATING IN SICILY – A FULL GUIDE Investing in property in Sicily can be an exciting opportunity—but to succeed, you need clarity. Whether you’re looking at a charming historic property, a peaceful countryside retreat, or a coastal villa, it’s crucial to approach the process with the right knowledge to avoid common pitfalls. The journey to a successful investment in Sicily doesn’t begin with the property itself; it begins with the clarity of

An easy guide to build a house in Sicily: everything a foreign investor needs to know Building houses in Sicily is a fascinating opportunity for many foreign investors attracted by the island’s natural, cultural and architectural heritage. However, the building process in Sicily has regulatory and administrative specificities related to its status as a Special Statute Region, which make it different from the rest of Italy. This guide, written by bureau69 architects, is intended to be a clear and accessible tool for those who, unfamiliar with bureaucracy and building regulations

What does an Architect in Italy do? Why you need one: a detailed guide for the client Introduction: the role of the architect Architecture is a discipline that combines art, science, and technology to design and construct buildings and urban spaces that meet human needs, and are functional, aesthetic, and sustainable. The term architecture comes from the Greek architékton, which means “chief builder” or “master builder.” Therefore, the architect is the professional who designs buildings and structures, coordinating the various phases of the construction process and ensuring that every aspect

Construction costs of a Passive House: an excellent investment with future benefits As of January 1, 2021, it is mandatory throughout Italy to design buildings, both public and private, with near zero energy consumption (Nearly Zero Energy Building). This regulatory measure (Legislative Decree 48/2020), which transposed European Directive 844 (EDPD III), actually raised the bar in terms of the construction quality of private and public buildings in relation to energy containment performance. Therefore, today, investing in a Passive House in Sicily and in Italy is an additional advantage because, not

THE NEW TREND OF THE ITALIAN ONE EURO HOUSES For several years in Italy, there has been an initiative regulated by local administrations that has garnered a lot of interest both locally and internationally, known as the “One Euro House” program, which offers the opportunity to purchase old and abandoned houses at the “symbolic price” of one euro. These properties are in small historic towns, sparsely populated, which have experienced the exodus of their inhabitants to more attractive contexts, such as major Italian cities, and especially abroad. These are centres that,