Property for Sale in Ancona: Apartments by the Adriatic Port

Ancona wraps around a natural harbour, with ferries to Croatia and Greece, a cathedral on Colle Guasco and a seafront at Passetto. Residential areas range from the historic centre to hillside neighbourhoods with sea views. South of the city the Conero Riviera, with Portonovo, Sirolo and Numana, is where holiday homes are more common and prices usually climb. Trains run along the Adriatic coast and inland to Rome, so you can use Ancona as a base for the region. For other Italian options compare Perugia in Umbria or the capital, Rome.

Italy allows most foreign buyers, though non-EU citizens may be subject to reciprocity rules. The usual sequence is an offer, a preliminary contract (compromesso) with a deposit, due diligence on title and planning compliance, and a completion deed before a notary. You will need a codice fiscale (tax code). Registration tax depends on whether you buy as a primary residence or a second home, and on whether the seller is a private individual or a company, so ask the notary for a written estimate. Annual municipal property tax (IMU) normally applies to second homes. Our Italy buying guide covers the details and the Italy financing page explains mortgages for non-residents.

Check that the property's cadastral records match the floor plan, ask about energy performance certificates, and have a surveyor assess any older building for seismic work. Marche has seismic zones, so structural reports matter. Finally, price a renovation properly before you commit.