Janet and her husband had been thinking about buying abroad for quite a while, both as an investment and as a bolt hole for holiday use. “We finally decided on Italy as my Mum is Italian,” says Janet. “I speak the language plus I have had a longstanding love affair with the country. Having a [...]
The Overseas Guides Company helps readers with their questions about buying and living in Italy Can you please advise whether it is acceptable to restore your own property in Italy? Some companies seem to be saying it is illegal to undertake major works without a registered builder. I appreciate that any work must comply [...]
Think of Italy and the first place that comes to mind is the nation’s capital, the Eternal City of Rome. Yet the fact that Rome is an integral part of Lazio- geographically, at the heart of Italy—has often been overlooked. That is changing rapidly as Lazio in its entirety gains popularity as a haven for [...]
Surprising and wonderful in its diversity, the Le Marche region of central Italy displays its beauty on all sides. Cliffs and caves overlook unforgettable beaches whilst hills steeped in history, tradition and culture rest against a backdrop of mountains, with well-equipped facilities for ski lovers. Le Marche, (The Marches in English) is situated in the [...]
If you’re hunting for a property in Italy that’s a little bit special, the conical, stone “trulli” you find in the southern region of Puglia could be the answer and right now they’re especially affordable. Trulli, or trullo in the singular, are unique to Puglia and so treasured that the town of Alberobello, which has [...]
Many people who choose to invest in property in Italy wonder whether or not they will require to take out an Italian will in order to leave their Italian property as inheritance. The simple answer to the question 'do I need an Italian will?' is 'no'. It is always helpful to have a will if [...]
Well aware that renovation projects are prone to run over budget, when expats Suzy and Jeff Coy bought their rural property in Italy's Abruzzo region, they were keen to save money wherever possible. The Coys, who bought their Italian home in 2008 and relocated there in 2009, knew they would need to make a series [...]
Investors who are looking to purchase property in Italy are today being reminded to take their time when looking for their ideal Italian home. They are also being told to note the differences which occur between buying there and buying in the UK. This is because many homes in Italy can be very compact in [...]
The property market in Italy is expected to remain much the same during the first half of next year, experts are claiming. There is currently an increase in the amount of interest in the country’s property market and this is expected to carry on well in to 2012. Linda Travella has worked in Italy’s property [...]
Getting to some of Italy’s most popular destinations is set to get easier next year when low-cost carrier Monarch Airlines launches a raft of new routes from the UK. Summer 2012 will see Monarch begin flights from Manchester to Milan, Venice and Verona, from Birmingham to Milan, Rome and Venice, from Gatwick to Milan and [...]