Prato Real Estate: Tuscan Flats and Villas Next to Florence

Prato is a working city with a long textile history, a walled medieval centre and a cathedral. It offers rail links to Florence and good road access, so many residents commute. Florence and Pistoia are the nearest markets, while Lucca and Capannori lie to the west, and Pisa and Siena are further away.

Reciprocity rules apply to non-EU buyers. The usual path is a reservation offer (proposta), a preliminary contract (compromesso) with a deposit, and a final deed (rogito) before a notary. Registration tax on resale homes is 2% for a primary residence and 9% otherwise, plus agent and notary fees; confirm locally. A geometra (surveyor) should check permits and the cadastral plan. See the Italy guide and mortgage options.

Ask the notary to confirm title, mortgages and the cadastral match with the actual layout. Condominium buildings keep minutes and set fees; request the last two years. Energy class (APE) is mandatory in listings. Prato's housing stock includes post-war blocks and older houses; a survey is wise. Do not forget the cost of a codice fiscale and an Italian bank account.