Historic Properties: how to purchase and enhance a cultural heritage asset
Living in a historic residence means inhabiting a story shaped by architecture, memory, and beauty. Properties of cultural interest represent a unique heritage, capable of withstanding time and increasing in value from one generation to the next.
The Appeal of a Thoughtful Purchase
Buying a historic residence is not an ordinary choice, but an act of responsibility. Each protected property requires care, respect, and a thorough understanding of the regulations that safeguard its identity.
Properties of cultural interest are subject to specific restrictions established by the Cultural Heritage Code. Before purchasing, it is essential to verify:
- the presence of architectural or artistic restrictions
- limitations on renovation and restoration works
- the State’s right of first refusal
A careful assessment allows the transaction to be approached with awareness and confidence.
Tax Opportunities and Long-Term Value
Monumental residences offer often overlooked tax benefits that help make such prestigious investments sustainable, including incentives on inheritance and gift taxes, IMU reductions for protected properties, and tax deductions for restoration and conservation works.
Moreover, the value of these properties tends to be preserved over time thanks to their uniqueness and rarity.
Enhancing Without Distorting
Enhancing a historic property does not mean transforming it, but highlighting its essence. The dialogue between original features and contemporary comfort—through targeted interventions, compatible materials, and discreet modern solutions—is key to making these residences vibrant, functional, and relevant today.
The Role of a Specialized Consultant
Thanks to in-depth knowledge of the market and regulations, Via della Spiga Wonderful Houses supports clients throughout the purchase, management, and enhancement of historic properties—from acquisition to renovation, through to final value creation.
Via della Spiga Wonderful Houses selects and presents historic residences capable of offering a perfect balance between past and present.
Discover with us how to invest in a timeless asset.
