Ballatoio

Journal

Practical notes from the team on buying, selling and renting in Milan.

Historic apartment buildings in Milan

· 2 min read

Buying a home in Milan, the costs on top of the price

Taxes, notary, agency, mortgage. What to budget for beyond the agreed price, and when each item is paid.

by Giulia Ferrante

  1. What the energy class on a listing tells you

    The APE certificate, the classes from A4 to G, and why in a period building the class matters less than it seems.

    by Chiara Brambilla · 1 min read

  2. Living in a casa di ringhiera

    The long balcony, the courtyard, the bathrooms that used to be outside. What to look at when you view a flat in one of Milan's railing houses.

    by Matteo Cattaneo · 1 min read

  3. Renting in Milan, which contract

    Four plus four, three plus two, short-term. The differences between Italian rental contracts, for tenants and for landlords.

    by Luca Sartori · 1 min read