Costs · 2026-05-12
Cost of Renovating a House in Italy in 2026
Realistic renovation costs in Italy for apartments, villas and investment properties. See typical costs per square metre, the main factors affecting the budget and the contingency you should allow before starting a renovation.
A complete mid-to-high-level renovation currently sits between €1,200 and €2,200 per m², while luxury works with bespoke materials frequently exceed €3,000 per m².
Three variables genuinely move the budget: structural condition, density of building systems and finish level. A detailed specification before purchase avoids 80% of surprises.
We always advise reserving 8–10% of the budget for contingencies: historic buildings almost always reveal works no initial survey can predict.