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Italian castles for sale

Finding historical buildings for sale and buying real estate in Italy is a dream for many: from beautiful apartments in the historical centre of the country’s most famous cities, to charming little houses in characteristic rural towns and large, painting-like farms, Italy offers something for all tastes. Some, however, may […]

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The Marò case

Last month, Italy celebrated an anniversary considered by many a symbol of failure: failure of the power and capabilities of Italian diplomacy, but also failure of the State to care for the well being and safety of its citizens. Massimiliano Latorre and Salvatore Girone have been held captive by Indian […]

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Move to Italy

Guidelines for Residency in Italy

Moving to Italy: Guidelines for Residency in Italy Before moving to Italy it’s important to have residency guidelines well clear in mind Note: If you  like to discuss Moving to Italy please use LifeInItaly Facebook group. The following are guidelines ONLY, not legal advice. We are not lawyers. All information […]

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Real Estate

The contract

Italian Real estate Contract Il contratto preliminare di compravendita immobiliare STAGES Buying a property in Italy involves three stages: Proposta d’acquisto Contratto preliminare Rogito Notarile However, after you agree on price, and providing the vendor accepts your offer (proposta d’acquisto), the key and often-underestimated part of the process is drawing […]

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Real Estate

Real Estate in rural areas

Apartments or houses for sale in rural areas and small towns (Tuscany)     If you decided to make Italy your new home, you can of course seek real estate opportunities in cities and towns, but the real estate market in some of the most beautiful small towns and rural areas […]

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Financing and Mortgages

Investing in Italy

Investing in real estate and restaurants in Italy General investment situation in Italy and conditions in traditional sectors Investment opportunities in Italy are numerous, but changing conditions in international markets, currency fluctuations, and variations in the regulatory framework influencing trade as a result of the implementation of WTO disciplines have […]

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Real Estate

Renovation Contracts

Renovation contracts: do you really need them in Italy? You’ve just purchased your crumbling rudere set against a picturesque backdrop of rolling landscapes, but now you face the task of transforming this abandoned pile of bricks and stone into the house of your dreams. Is this your new home in […]

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Real Estate

Buying in Italy II

  Buying in Italy II  (Check out Buying in Italy I, the  first part of Life in Italy’s advice session on becoming a property owner in the Bel Paese!)   A “casale” in Tuscany is among the most common dreams of those buying property in Italy (by Mark Wassell, at flickr.com)   […]

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Real Estate

Buying in Italy I

Purchasing real estate in Italy Searching for the Right Place to Purchase “Buying in Italy” guide, step number one: find the right place to purchase (by Gianluigi Calcaterra at flickr.com) Italy is becoming ‘sort of’ like Florida for the United States. Europeans can now move freely to Italy and also […]

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Real Estate

Real Estate in cities

Helpful Guide to Finding Places for Sale in Italy If you set your heart on buying property in an Italian city, there are a couple of things you may like to remember. As anywhere else in the world, real estate in a city or town centre, especially in in fashionable areas, […]