Buying in Sanremo (San Remo): what overseas buyers should know
Sanremo (San Remo) sits on the Riviera dei Fiori in western Liguria, close to the French border and within easy reach of the Côte d'Azur. Buyers are drawn to its mild climate, its gardens and flower nurseries, and a seafront lined with period buildings. Overseas purchasers, many of them from the UK, buy here for holiday homes, seasonal residences and lettings, choosing from apartments with sea views, Belle Époque villas and modern flats near the marinas.
What buyers are looking for in Sanremo (San Remo)
Property in Sanremo (San Remo) ranges from apartments in the older centre and along the seafront to detached villas in the hills above the town, where gardens and views over the bay are the main draw. The areas around Portosole and the Corso degli Inglesi appeal to buyers who want a berth or a grand period residence, while the streets near the old quarter offer more compact homes. Demand holds steady across the year, supported by the town's role as a regional centre and its long season.
Buying as an overseas buyer
UK buyers can own freely in Italy under reciprocity and will need a codice fiscale, the Italian tax code. As a visitor you can spend up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen area, with an elective residency visa available for longer stays. A notaio, the public notary, oversees the purchase. The main costs are the registration or purchase tax, which is lower on a main home than on a second home, plus IMU on second homes. Italian banks do lend to non-residents, usually with a larger deposit, and a local partner agent can point you to fuller detail. Start your search to see property for sale in Sanremo (San Remo), or contact our team to be connected with a local partner agent.
Where to find property for sale in Sanremo (San Remo)
Sanremo (San Remo) is the largest town on this stretch of Liguria, and its neighbourhoods each have their own character. The seafront and the old quarter of La Pigna offer apartments and townhouses, while the hillsides toward Coldirodi and San Giacomo hold villas with gardens and long views across the bay. Homes near the marina suit buyers who want a berth close to the door.
West along the coast, Ospedaletti and Bordighera are quieter alternatives, and to the east Santo Stefano al Mare and its marina draw boating buyers. Property types run from compact seafront flats to substantial period villas. Explore our collections to shortlist by the way you want to live.
