What changed in Italy
Italy changes the rules under you — quietly, regionally, in Italian. We watch the official sources every night and translate each change into one line: what it means for you.
Italy launches Codice della Strada reform consultation with 100+ industry bodies
What it means for you: A new revision of Italy's Highway Code is underway, which could affect rules around foreign licence conversions and driving requirements for expats living in Italy.
Italy's Highway Code Under Review: MIT Begins Formal Stakeholder Consultation
What it means for you: If you're a foreigner in Italy trying to convert or use your US/UK driving licence, keep an eye on this review — changes to the Codice della Strada could affect licence conversion rules, road rules, and penalties that apply to you.
Italy's Highway Code Under Review: Salvini Opens Consultation on Changes
What it means for you: A formal revision process for Italy's Codice della Strada has begun, which could affect rules on foreign licence recognition, conversion requirements, and road regulations that directly impact you as a foreigner living in Italy.
Non-compliant speed cameras switched off across Italy after new reform
What it means for you: If you drive in Italy, many speed cameras have now been deactivated following a new regulation, so enforcement patterns on the roads have changed — but compliant cameras remain active, so keep obeying speed limits.
Italy clarifies 'prima casa' first-home tax relief on inherited property split across two municipalities
What it means for you: If you inherit an Italian home that is cadastrally split across two municipalities, this ruling explains how to correctly claim the reduced mortgage and cadastral taxes (prima casa relief) in your succession declaration.
Italy property sales up 4.4% in Q1 2026 — market data now published
What it means for you: If you're planning to buy a home in Italy, the latest official figures show a strengthening market with residential transactions rising 4.4% year-on-year, worth factoring into your timing and negotiation strategy.
Italian residential property market up 6.4% in 2025 — 767k homes sold for €124bn
What it means for you: The Italian housing market is growing strongly, with more transactions and higher values, which is useful context if you're planning to buy property in Italy this year.