Carovigno: villas and country houses in northern Puglia

Carovigno is a whitewashed hill town in the province of Brindisi, with a seaside area including the Torre Guaceto nature reserve. It sits close to Ostuni and the Valle d'Itria, a region known for trulli, masserie (fortified farmhouses) and olive oil. Brindisi's airport is the closest, around half an hour away by car.

Ostuni and Brindisi are real neighbours; Lecce and Taranto are within a longer drive. Bari and Matera are bigger destinations, further away.

EU citizens can buy freely; non-EU citizens are subject to a reciprocity rule, so confirm that your country's nationals can buy in Italy. Italian steps and costs, approximately:

1. Obtain a codice fiscale (tax number).
2. Sign a preliminary contract (compromesso) and pay a deposit.
3. Have a technical surveyor check cadastral and planning compliance.
4. Complete at the notary. Registration tax is 9% on a second home, with agent fees and notary fees on top. New builds carry VAT.

Rural buildings often have planning irregularities, so a geometra's check is essential. See the Italy buying guide and financing page.

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