Apartments for Sale in Milan: Prices by Size and Type

Brera, the Quadrilatero and Porta Venezia form the classic upmarket core. Porta Nuova and CityLife offer modern towers. Navigli draws a lively crowd with canals and bars, while Isola and NoLo sit in the trendy middle ground and outer districts such as Lambrate and Bicocca are cheaper.

Demand is driven by fashion, finance, design fairs and universities, with strong rental demand from students and professionals. Compare other northern markets such as Turin, or the regional capital of Trento.

1. Get an Italian tax code (codice fiscale).
2. Make a written offer, then sign a preliminary contract (compromesso) with a deposit.
3. A notary checks title and signs the final deed (rogito).

Taxes depend on whether it is a primary residence and whether you buy from a private seller or developer: registration tax is typically 2% for a primary home and 9% otherwise, with VAT on new builds (approx., verify). Agent fees are commonly 3% plus VAT from each side. See our Italy guide, mortgage guide and consultation page.