Buying in Turin: prices, neighbourhoods and advice before you start

Prices by area, rising neighbourhoods, pitfalls and taxes: the essentials for buying an apartment in Turin from France.

The Remoters editorial team

Published on

2 August 2023

Updated on

6 October 2026

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Buying in Turin means targeting one of the big Italian cities where prices remain affordable and the market is picking up speed. According to Istat, the national statistics institute, home prices there rose 8.5% over one year in the second quarter of 2026, the biggest increase among the large cities tracked, ahead of Rome (6.4%) and Milan (2.4%). Across Italy, the increase is 4.0%.

The price level nevertheless remains moderate. The Real Estate Market Observatory (OMI) of the tax authority puts the average value at €1,932 per square metre in 2025 for the municipality as a whole, with gaps of up to double between the northern outskirts and the historic centre. In 2025, 16,151 homes were sold in the city, 6.8% more than in 2024.

Before you start, here is what you need to know: prices by area, the neighbourhoods to look at, where to search, the pitfalls to avoid and the steps of a purchase in Italy.

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Investing in Turin: what the figures say

Turin is the most active market in Piedmont. The OMI measures the highest turnover rate of the housing stock among the region's provincial capitals there: 3.19% of homes changed hands in 2025. The semi-central areas are the most dynamic, while the outskirts sell a lot but at stable prices.

Average prices by area in 2025

Torino Storica (historic centre): €3,003/m², up 2.4% over one year. The Roma zone reaches €4,600/m².
Collinare Oltrepò (hills beyond the Po): €2,628/m², up 1.7%, with a peak of €3,256/m² in the Crimea zone.
Nuova Torino (semi-central): €2,390/m², up 3.4%.
Vecchia Torino (older semi-central): €1,950/m², up 3.0%.
Periferia Sud-Ovest: €1,768/m², stable.
Periferia Nord: €1,301/m², up 1.2%.

The neighbourhoods to look at

San Salvario, close to Porta Nuova station and the Valentino park, is among the most active areas of the centre, with sales up 22.2% in 2025. Vanchiglia, a semi-central neighbourhood with a student atmosphere, saw its sales grow 16.4% and its prices 6.3%. In Nuova Torino, the Galileo Ferraris zone shows the biggest price increase (6.4%), and San Paolo is among the most active by volume. Crocetta, residential and family-oriented, remains a sought-after address.

On the outskirts, Spina 3 Eurotorino stands out with prices up 11.5%, driven by urban regeneration. Conversely, Barriera di Milano (down 4.3%) and Filadelfia-Traiano (down 4.5%) are falling. A low entry price is no guarantee of capital gain.

Buying to let: an indicative calculation

A 60 m² two-room apartment at the average price of Vecchia Torino costs about €117,000. Rented at around €700 per month, the level of a two-room apartment in the semi-central neighbourhoods, it yields about 7% gross per year, before charges, taxes, works and vacancy. Always redo this calculation with the price, rent and charges of the specific property.

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Where to search for your property in Turin

Most properties for sale are published on the big Italian portals, such as Idealista and Immobiliare.it, by agencies and private sellers. Neighbourhood agencies also remain an important channel. A few reflexes for reading listings:

Identify the OMI zone of the property and compare the asking price with the average value published for that zone. Asking prices often exceed selling prices.
Check the surface area: distinguish living area from commercial area, which includes walls, balconies and sometimes cellars.
Ask for the energy class and the condition of the building: facade, roof, heating, lift.
Ask about the condominium charges and any works already voted, which may remain the buyer's responsibility depending on the agreement reached.

The homes sold in Turin are rather small: the average surface area of sales is 82.9 m² in 2025, according to the OMI. Well-located family properties therefore go quickly.

Pitfalls to avoid when buying in Turin

Buying from someone who is not the owner. The Agenzia delle Entrate recommends making sure you are buying from the legitimate owner. The mortgage inspection (ispezione ipotecaria) identifies the owner and shows whether there are any mortgages or proceedings against the property.
Signing a preliminary contract lightly. The preliminary contract (compromesso) commits both parties to completing the sale. It must be in writing and registered within 30 days, with a fixed registration tax of €200. Ownership is only transferred at the final deed.
Paying money without checks. Do not pay any deposit before you have seen the property, checked the seller's identity and had the contract reviewed. Use traceable bank transfers.
Ignoring the property's compliance. Cadastral and mortgage checks are done by the notary who drafts the deed, but have urban planning and cadastral compliance checked before the compromesso, so you do not discover an undeclared extension too late.
Paying too much. A price clearly above the OMI value for the zone must be justified by the property's condition or location.

The steps and taxes of a purchase in Italy

Obtain an Italian tax code (codice fiscale), essential for signing.
Make a written purchase offer, often accompanied by a deposit.
Sign and register the compromesso, if the sale is not completed immediately.
Sign the final deed (rogito) at the notary, who pays the taxes on registration.

Taxes depend on the seller and on your situation, according to the Agenzia delle Entrate guide:

Purchase from a private seller, or from a company without VAT: registration tax of 9%, with a minimum of €1,000, plus €50 mortgage tax and €50 cadastral tax.
Purchase from a developer with VAT: VAT of 10% (22% for luxury properties classified A/1, A/8 and A/9), plus €200 for each of the three fixed taxes.
Main residence (prima casa): a reduced regime exists, under conditions, notably that you live in the municipality or move there.

Estate agent or home finder?

In Italy, the estate agent often works for the seller as well as the buyer, and their commission is negotiable. The notary is a public officer who guarantees the deed, but does not choose the property for you. If you are buying from France, a Remoters home finder based in Turin works for you alone: they target the neighbourhoods suited to your plan, view properties, check the documents and support you through to the deed. The first conversation and the quote are free.