Buying in Todi: what overseas buyers should know
Todi is a hilltop town in southern Umbria that appeals to buyers who want history, art and a strong sense of community with open countryside all around. Buyers here include those seeking a town residence within the old walls and others looking for a farmhouse or country home in the surrounding hills. Property ranges from period apartments and stone town residences to restored rural buildings set among olive groves and valleys.
What buyers are looking for in Todi
Inside the town, buyers find apartments and town residences with original features and views across the Tiber valley, within walking distance of the main square and daily life. Beyond the walls, demand centres on farmhouses, converted rural buildings and country homes with land, often with terraces and space for a pool. Restoration projects appeal to buyers who want to shape a home, while turnkey residences suit those who prefer to settle in straight away. Positions with a view and good access tend to hold their appeal.
Buying as an overseas buyer
UK buyers can own freely in Italy on a reciprocal basis and will need a codice fiscale (tax number). As a visitor you can stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen area, with an elective residency visa available for longer stays. A notaio (public notary) oversees the purchase. The main costs are a registration or purchase tax, which is lower for a main home than a second home, plus IMU on second homes, and Italian banks lend to non-residents, usually with a larger deposit. This is a general summary, so take current local advice. Start your search to see property for sale in Todi, or contact our team to be connected with a local partner agent.
Where to find property for sale in Todi
Within the walls, the streets around the central square offer town residences and apartments, many with historic detail and long views, suited to buyers who want to live within a walkable historic town. Just outside, the hills and the Tiber valley hold farmhouses, rural residences and country homes with land, olive groves and privacy. Todi sits within Umbria, so buyers often look across the wider region before choosing between a town base and a country home.
Property types range from town flats and period residences to restored farmhouses and larger rural homes. Some buyers want a restoration project to shape themselves, while others prefer a residence ready to move into. Explore our collections to shortlist by the way you want to live.
