Buy a House or Apartment in Asti, Piedmont

Asti is a historic provincial town on the plain of the Tanaro river, surrounded by the vineyards of Monferrato and the Langhe-Roero hills. It is known for Barbera, Moscato and its sparkling Asti wine, and for the Palio horse race each September. Turin is roughly an hour away by road or train, which makes the town workable for remote workers who visit the city occasionally. Milan and Genoa are within easy reach by motorway.

Buyers here are typically lifestyle movers, wine and agritourism investors, and retirees who want space at a lower price than Tuscany. Expect rural properties to need work on roofs, heating and septic systems.

A notary handles the deed, and you need an Italian tax code (codice fiscale) before signing. Registration tax on a resale second home is approx. 9% of the cadastral value, or 2% for a main residence; purchases from builders carry VAT instead. Add notary and agent fees, and verify all rates locally. Ask your lawyer to check planning compliance (conformità urbanistica) and energy certificates, which are common stumbling blocks on older rural buildings.

If you want a bigger town or a different region, compare Alessandria, Turin or Cuneo. For wider context see our Italy property page, the Italy buying guide and Italian mortgages for foreigners.