I came across this paper on the Consiglio Nazionale Del Notariato last year when searching for documents written in English on the subject! I found it a most informative read. It helps me a great deal with my embryonic property portfolio in Italy!Italy Real Property Law: Giovanni Liotta (Civil Law Notary)It can be obtained from:http://www.notariato.it/portal/site/notariatoEng/menuitem.faf871f13f8e37... Serge