If there are problems with the property which have to be cleared before completion get independent legal advice. The lawyer will instruct the notary on what to include in the offer (proposta d'acquisto) or preliminary contact (compromesso).

Get out clauses in are very important if there are problems to be resolved before the signing of the act of sale (rogito). By including such conditional clauses they entitle you to withdraw in the event that the 'conditions' are not fulfilled.