Buying property in Tuscany
Tuscany is Italy's most internationally recognised rural property market. Chianti farmhouses, Val d'Orcia stone casali, and Maremma coastal estates each have distinct price points, tax regimes, and planning environments.
Updated February 2026
Tuscany
Regional guides
Running Costs
IMU taxes, heating, pool costs and annual ownership expenses in Tuscany.
›How much is IMU tax on a Tuscan property?
›What does it cost to run a Tuscan farmhouse year-round?
Planning & Rural Rules
Vincolo paesaggistico, PRG zones, and restoration rules in Tuscany.
›What is vincolo paesaggistico and how does it affect renovation?
What It's Really Like
Seasonal character, international community, and year-round living in Tuscany.
›Is Tuscany genuinely liveable year-round or primarily a holiday destination?
Italy country guide
These regional guides cover what varies locally. For national-level rules — buying process, legal framework, taxes — see the full Italy country guide.
Italy buying guide — taxes, legal & process