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Bricks and Mortar Speak Volumes In Volatile Times
Friday, October 10th, 2008It’s no good pretending that the closing months of 2008 are the best on record. The FTSE has just fallen below the 4,000 mark for the first time in five years and the markets across the globe are in virtual freefall. Yet history shows that every crisis brings with it opportunities and there is a [...]
Save Money on Foreign Exchange?
Monday, July 21st, 2008It is surprising just how many people take the trouble to investigate the ins and outs of the buying process yet overlook one very important area which could save them money. If you have your money in Sterling or Dollars or anything other than Euros, it is almost certain that you are going to have [...]
A New Tuscany?
Monday, July 14th, 2008Imagine a little undiscovered corner of Tuscany where you can still enjoy the simple beauty of rolling hills of olive groves and vineyards, the charm of tiny medieval villages perched on the highest hills, the taste of a glass of local wine in a quiet rustic village square. Imagine being in a place where you [...]
Driving to and from Italy - Where to Stay
Saturday, June 28th, 2008Some of us drive from the UK through France and directly into Italy. Some choose to pass through Switzerland. In fact depending where you are driving from - be it somewhere in the UK or other parts of Europe - you may pass through many different countries including the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg and Austria. [...]
Hotels in Italy
Saturday, June 28th, 2008As requested, a place to tell users about hotels, guest houses and residences in which to stay (or not) in Italy. There is a separate section dedicated to places to stay (or not) when driving to and from Italy.
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Shopping
Thursday, June 12th, 2008Once you own a house in Italy you will need to locate all manner of things from furniture to appliances, garden equipment, towels - the list is endless. We have been asked to create a shopping post so that the professional shopaholics can share their specialised knowledge.
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Buying a Car in Italy
Tuesday, June 10th, 2008So you have bought your Tuscan villa. All has gone smoothly because you took sound, professional and independent advice. Now you want to buy a car. Nothing fancy because you don’t live in Italy but you do spend long periods at your house, especially in the school holidays, and the cost of hiring a car [...]