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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 [...]
Annual Taxes
Tuesday, August 19th, 2008Just as in any country, once you own a property in Italy you become liable for ongoing taxes. How else can the local authority provide services? Yet many foreigners think that because they are not resident and don’t pay tax on their income to the Italian authorities that they are somehow excused from paying. This [...]
Jobs around Italy
Thursday, August 7th, 2008Are you looking for a job in Italy? Can you offer a job to someone? Post your requirements here, free of charge. You must give a contact number and email address so that any interested party can contact you directly. Naturally, we cannot offer any guarantee about the advertisers and can take no responsibility [...]
Holiday or Viewing Trip?
Monday, August 4th, 2008If you are serious about buying a property in Italy it is pretty obvious that you have to physically see those places that are of interest to you. But don’t make the mistake of trying to view during August! There are many reasons, the main ones being:
1. It is too damned hot! Most people do [...]
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. [...]
To Be Or Not To Be…..Resident
Thursday, June 12th, 2008During your search for an Italian property you will at some point be asked if you are going to be resident. It may even be suggested to you that you may wish to be resident as it will save you tax on the purchase of the property. We will examine the actual tax issue [...]
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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