Three Storey Town House for Sale in

Historic Termini Imerese

Province of Palermo

Sicily

The Property: Overview

•Well maintained, 2 bedrooms and 2 balconies in one of the most historical

parts and sought after areas of Termini Imerese

• Stunning sea and mountain views from both terraces

•Central location, yet on a quiet, car free lane

•Easy parking very close by

•Downstairs bathroom

•Beautiful wooden beams on the top floor

•Many original features

•High ceilings

•Large Kitchen and living area

•Very spacious master bedroom

•Fully furnished

•Within walking distance of shops

•Nearest beach just 10 minute walk

•Friendly local neighbours

•Famous ‘Grand Hotel ‘with it’s ancient natural spas just minutes away

•Possibility to have use of private garden

•Palermo just approximately 30 minutes by train

Additional room off the

top floor bedroom, where

an additional bathroom can

be created

Ideal as an investment,

holiday home, or

permanent residency

Exterior of the Property

Kitchen and Living Space

The Stairwells

The Bathroom

The Master Bedroom

The Twin Bedroom

(Top floor)

1st Floor Balcony

The Top Balcony

The Views

The Garden (Subject to agreement, see

additional information)

Additional Information

The garden:

Whilst it is not possible to buy the garden, the current owner of the house, has an informal

agreement with the previous owner of the house.

For a small fee (less than 500 Euros per year), the current owner has full access to the garden.

(just the previous owner, and family, as well as current house owner have access).

Subject to the previous owner’s consent, anybody looking to buy the property can arrange a similar agreement, or make it more formal. Mel will be happy to help with this, if you do not

speak Italian, or just want her there.

Any questions, to arrange a viewing or to buy

If you have any questions, would like to view or buy the property, please contact the owner,

Mel, directly.

Email: mel.j.lattimer@gmail.com

Tel: +44 740 131 6408/+39 391 3520315

Languages spoken: Mother tongue, English, and Italian (not fluently)

The price 65,000 Euros (excludes government taxes)

1. The Buying Process: A layman’s guide

It really isn’t that difficult! Particularly for EU Nationals (for non EU Nationals rules differ slightly, please check), despite what you hear.

•1st you need to have an Italian National Insurance number (current owner can help with that)

•Proof of who you are, it can be your passport, ID card, or Italian residency permit (if you

already have one)

•An Italian Bank Account, with sufficient funds to buy the house (The current owner can help

you to open a Bank account too)

•A place of residency, does not have to be in Italy, it can be your home address in any (EU)

country

•Together with the current owner, make an appointment to see The Notary’s Assistant. The 1st

appointment is to formalise the ‘promise to buy’. The Notary checks there are no outstanding mortgages, loans etc on the property, that it is a legally registered property, and the vendor is

entitled to sell the property The buyer pays a pre agreed deposit to the vendor, a date is set for

completion (it is really a deadline, you can complete before this date). Both parties sign, and the

purchaser gives the vendor a cheque for the deposit (varies depending on the value of the

property)

2. The Buying Process: A layman’s guide

•On an agreed date, a 2nd appointment is made, (it can be the next day!) This time in front of

The Notary, who will read all the details of the property, ensure both parties are happy with

the agreement. Assuming they are, the vendor and purchaser sign the documents. The

purchaser pays the vendor, any Government taxes due (via Bank cheques), along with any

other fees incurred such as Estate Agents’ fees •The Notary arranges to send the new owners details to the land registry (usually in

Palermo), and within a couple of weeks, the new owner can go to the Notary’s office to collect them. A copies of the purchasing details are given to the vendor and purchaser...the

purchaser can then use the address to have utility bills etc to be made in to their name.

•That’s it, the keys are yours, enjoy

Important Notes;

•Should the vendor fail to meet the completion deadline, they must pay the purchaser twice

the deposit

•Should the purchaser fail to meet the completion date, then the vendor is entitled to keep

the deposit

•Government taxes; these are lower for residents, than non residents. As a non resident you

can pay the lower amount, and providing you become a resident within 18 months, you will

not have to pay the additional non resident taxes. If you do not become a resident within the

allowed time then you will have to pay the additional taxes.