M Hunt
Welsh 暗网禁区 in Italy
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Welsh
Lives in Citt脿 della Pieve, Umbria
Registration: 15 June 2017
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Install sun energy on the roof of our house by Lisa chiclana
hi everybodywe just moved to chiclana de la frontera and we want to put sun energy on the roof of our house. but we found out that we are not able to get any permit at the townhall because the house is build on suelo rustico. Does anybody know a ...
By the way we bought our solar system from Robinsun in Spain! They have websites in many languages and supply Leroy Merlin outlets.Very helpful and happy to explain how things work.Ciao Read More
Install sun energy on the roof of our house by Lisa chiclana
hi everybodywe just moved to chiclana de la frontera and we want to put sun energy on the roof of our house. but we found out that we are not able to get any permit at the townhall because the house is build on suelo rustico. Does anybody know a ...
If you would be content with 800w, look at balcony photo voltaic panels, we have them in the garden as we do not have a balcony and they work well helping to reduce costs. They were installed by ourselves in 1 hour, very easy The only draw back is ... Read More
Exiting a property Contract after contract date by marazzo
Hi there, I've got myself in a situation, where I was not told of all property costs including all fees.I asked various times for a breakdown on total costs, with all fees ie taxes/stamp duty, notary and real estate.Every time I asked the real ...
If you signed the compromesso (promise to pay) it is a contract and even if the seller allows you to back out you maybe liable to pay the deposit if it was a requisite in the compromesso and the agent will hound/sue you for their commission. There ... Read More
Real estate agent by nrlamler
Hello all I am new to this forum. I have read previous posts with interest because we are currently looking for a property in central Italy. I am hoping to find some guidance and benefit from the experience of people who have navigated through the ...
@nrlamler Hi, Yes there are lots of conflicting thoughts on agents, tariffs, taxes etc Primary are the estate agents, they do work for the seller but most will also charge the buyer commission too, so getting paid from both sides, the fees start ... Read More
Mortgages as foreigners by demi88proud
Hiya,We are wanting to buy a house in Italy to rent out as a summer holiday home / villa. we would need to get a mortgage but are unsure if house much deposit we would need as foreigners.Please could anyone offer advice on this. Thanks
Normally a 10% deposit, non refundable if you have signed the ''promise to buy'' compramesso and then change your mind before completing the sale. Some agents also want their commission plus vat at the same time not waiting for the deal to be ... Read More
Renovating in Tuscany by MyTuscany
I recently bought a house in Italy and will be going as soon as things calm down. It鈥檚 in Tuscany between Arezzo and Florence. Id love to connect to anyone else who is looking to renovate, is renovating or have renovated. Would be lovely to ...
It depends on the type of building, a typical farmhouse/Casale probably, independent villa maybe. The more rural areas more likely to find stables, garages and dependences in varying states of repair. Read More
Looking to retire to the Tuscany or Umbria regions by sejis3015
Hello,I am looking to retire to the Tuscany or Umbria regions in a few years. I have visited a couple of times and am heading back for a couple of months this winter.When friends ask me "Why Italy?" my response (after "It's Italy, duh!") is ...
We've been here for 17 years, we ran B&B/self catering holiday apartment upstairs, we live downstairs but now want to downsize and explore some more. Cetona is beloved by many Americans and in the summer it is packed with visitors, most ... Read More
Looking to retire to the Tuscany or Umbria regions by sejis3015
Hello,I am looking to retire to the Tuscany or Umbria regions in a few years. I have visited a couple of times and am heading back for a couple of months this winter.When friends ask me "Why Italy?" my response (after "It's Italy, duh!") is ...
I don't know the town so unsure of its location unless you mean Cortona? Which is a hill town with a southerly outlook to lake Trasimeno.November and December are uncertain months both sun and showers, 3 seasons in one day can be expected and if ... Read More
Looking to retire to the Tuscany or Umbria regions by sejis3015
Hello,I am looking to retire to the Tuscany or Umbria regions in a few years. I have visited a couple of times and am heading back for a couple of months this winter.When friends ask me "Why Italy?" my response (after "It's Italy, duh!") is ...
Hi again, We live in the Umbrian/Tuscan border near Cetona, the advantages are lower taxes and comune charges while we enjoy the Tuscan countryside. Buses can be fickle although if you are not on a deadline they're great modes of transport, some are ... Read More
New members of the Italy forum, introduce yourselves here - 2024 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Italy forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your 暗网禁区 story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your 暗网禁区 ...
Hi,Can I suggest that before you visit you decide on the landscape you prefer? Italy is a very diverse country, mountains, lakes, seas, valleys and plains, it makes no sense to stay in an area where you will feel hemmed in by mountains or exposed on ... Read More
Real estate agent by nrlamler
Hello all I am new to this forum. I have read previous posts with interest because we are currently looking for a property in central Italy. I am hoping to find some guidance and benefit from the experience of people who have navigated through the ...
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Real estate agent by nrlamler
Hello all I am new to this forum. I have read previous posts with interest because we are currently looking for a property in central Italy. I am hoping to find some guidance and benefit from the experience of people who have navigated through the ...
Hi,We understand your confusion regarding agents as like any profession there are some who are just out to take you for what they can get. It is quite common for the agent to get commission from bot seller and buyer, even when accredited but we are ... Read More
Jobs for American RN part time? by pjwilli358
Or not.
I believe to work in Italy you have to be fully conversant in Italian, both written and spoken, be resident and have your qualifications translated into Italian and notarized, for the authorities to evaluate and even then you may be required to do a ... Read More
Looking for suggestions on towns to live in Tuscany by Celestinoanna
Hi. I'm looking to retire in Tuscany from the U.S. I've just started the process of researching towns. I'm hoping to make a move in September. Ideally I'd like to end up with a farmhouse near a friendly town very close by. But to begin, I'll visit ...
Citta della Pieve has lots of services, Castiglione del lago, the old town is on a small peninsular jutting into the lake that said mosquitos can be an issue with lake side properties despite the counsel spraying if it gets very bad. Old Chiusi is ... Read More
Looking for suggestions on towns to live in Tuscany by Celestinoanna
Hi. I'm looking to retire in Tuscany from the U.S. I've just started the process of researching towns. I'm hoping to make a move in September. Ideally I'd like to end up with a farmhouse near a friendly town very close by. But to begin, I'll visit ...
P.s we also moved from Wales, we used to live near Tenby Read More