Italian Property Due Diligence System
A coordinated US-Italy system designed to eliminate uncertainty when acquiring property in Italy combining US-based advisory with on-site architectural expertise.
- Eliminate hidden risks before committing to a purchase
- Gain full clarity on compliance, feasibility and real costs
- Make confident decisions with expert architectural guidance
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Advisory & Alignment (USA)
You begin with Erica Fossati, architect and US-based partner, who defines your goals, expectations and investment profile.
Through an initial advisory phase, your objectives are translated into clear criteria, ensuring that every property considered is aligned with your vision before any technical evaluation begins.
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Technical Due Diligence (Italy)
Sequel Studio performs a comprehensive architectural and regulatory assessment of the selected property.
We analyze compliance, constraints and transformation potential, providing clear and reliable technical data to support your decision, without uncertainty or hidden risks.
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Report, Strategy & Next Steps
All findings are consolidated into a clear report delivered by Erica Fossati, ensuring a complete understanding of risks, opportunities and next steps.
If renovation is required, the design process is led by Erica Fossati and developed with Sequel Studio aligning your expectations with Italian regulations and local execution.
Buying property in Italy is not simply a transaction.
It is a complex process shaped by layered regulations, historical constraints and often invisible technical risks.
For international buyers, these variables can significantly impact both the value and feasibility of an investment.
Our role is to provide clarity, eliminate uncertainty and protect your decision before you commit.
Why this is essential in Italy
Italy offers extraordinary real estate opportunities – but also unique complexities that are often underestimated by international buyers. Before purchasing, it is critical to verify:- Unauthorized modifications (abusi edilizi)
- Misalignment between cadastral records and actual conditions
- Urban planning restrictions and heritage constraints
- Hidden structural or technical issues
- Real renovation costs versus perceived value
What we analyze
A complete technical and regulatory due diligence process
A structured assessment that provides a clear understanding of a property’s legal status, technical condition and transformation potential.
Every property presents a unique combination of constraints and opportunities.
Our analysis is designed to identify both offering a precise framework to evaluate risks, feasibility and real value before moving forward.
- Architectural Due Diligence
- Urban Planning Compliance Verification
- Building Legitimacy Analysis
- Cadastral Consistency Checks
- Structural & Systems Review
- Renovation Feasibility
- Cost Estimation & Risk Mapping
A rigorous and structured framework to support confident, well-informed property decisions.
From analysis to transformation
When a property requires renovation or repositioning, the design phase is led by Erica Fossati, who brings a deep understanding of American standards, expectations and lifestyle requirements.
Working in close collaboration with Sequel Studio, she translates these expectations into architectural solutions that are fully aligned with Italian regulations, technical constraints and local processes.
Full architectural support
From analysis to execution, we provide a complete architectural framework tailored to international clients, combining design vision, regulatory expertise and operational control.
Every project is developed from verified data, ensuring that design decisions are fully aligned with Italian regulations, technical constraints and execution feasibility
A seamless transition from due diligence to execution, where international vision meets local expertise.
The Sequel approach
We operate at the intersection of architecture, regulation and strategic advisory.
Our approach is based on a technical and method-driven process:
- Interpretation of architectural and regulatory frameworks
- Verification of data and project feasibility
- Alignment with local regulations and procedures
- Clear and structured communication with international clients
International partnership
This service is developed through a long-standing transatlantic collaboration between Sequel Studio (Italy) and Erica Fossati.
Clients are guided from the outset in the United States, ensuring clarity and continuity throughout the process.
Erica Fossati is an architect licensed in Italy, based in Boston, specializing in assisting international clients in acquiring and transforming property in Italy.
Following her relocation to the United States over a decade ago, this collaboration has continued evolving into a structured and ongoing partnership.
Frequently Asked Questions
Buying real estate in Italy involves technical, regulatory and cultural complexities that are often unfamiliar to international clients.
Below are the most common questions we address when guiding buyers through a safe and informed acquisition process.
Who is this service designed for?
This service is tailored for:
- International buyers acquiring a second home in Italy
- Real estate investors seeking secure and well-informed acquisitions
- Clients planning renovation or repositioning projects
- Buyers unfamiliar with Italian regulations and procedures
What can go wrong if I skip due diligence in Italy?
Italian properties often involve regulatory layers, historical constraints and technical inconsistencies that are not immediately visible.
Without a proper assessment, buyers may face limitations on use, unexpected costs or legal issues after purchase.
What does your due diligence process include?
Our process covers all key aspects required to evaluate a property before acquisition, including:
- Legal and urban planning compliance
- Cadastral verification
- Technical and structural assessment
- Renovation feasibility
- Cost estimation and risk analysis
Will I be supported throughout the entire process?
Yes. The process is structured to ensure continuity from the initial advisory phase in the United States to the technical assessment and, if required, the architectural development in Italy.
Who will be my main point of contact?
Your primary contact will be Erica Fossati, architect licensed in Italy based in Boston, who will guide you through the entire process and deliver all reports and strategic insights.
Sequel Studio manages all technical assessments and on-site activities in Italy.
Can you also manage the renovation after the purchase?
Yes. If the property requires renovation, the design phase is led by Erica Fossati and developed in collaboration with Sequel Studio, ensuring full alignment between your expectations and Italian regulations.
Do you operate throughout Italy?
Yes. Our service is available across the entire Italian territory, depending on the property location and project scope.
Receive clear, expert insight before making any decision with a structured process designed for international buyers.
Before you commit, ensure every aspect of the property is verified. Make decisions based on clear data, not assumptions.