Modicasa
English expat in Italy
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English
Lives in Modica
Speaks English, italian
Registration: 15 August 2020
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Obtaining a Tax ID for the first time by Staceyg07
Hello, Does anyone have advice on how to obtain a tax ID in italy as a current US citizen? Is it possible to do during a visit? Are appointments required? We are looking to do this in Asti. We will be there in 2 weeks.Grazie!
The rules have changed. If you dont have a permesso di soggiorno or visa, you will need an accepted proposta di acquisto for a property purchase otherwise the Agenzia delle Entrate say that can't issue you a Codice Fiscale. You can ... 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 ...
Its important to know if this contract is a proposta di acquisto or a preliminare di vendita. Unless it is specifically agreed otherwise, the buyer is only responsible for his fees. however, whether anything is due is up for debate at this point. ... 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 ...
A general guide for anyone checking to see if their agent is legal is this site: https://agentiimmobiliariabilitati.it/ and you can fill in the fields and if it is a licenced agent or agency it should show up. Not definitive but a good start. 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 ...
OK the agent is taking the p?ss.  You have signed a contract which doesnt sound as though its got much legal base, the agent wants his money even though he hasnt done his job and he wants you to pay the sellers side too.  ... 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 ...
This is a mess.  So you have signed a proposta or compromesso wich says you have a paid a caparra , even though you havent?  SO as far as the law is concerned you have paid. But... here the agent is at fault. Did ... Read More
Trapani or Marsala by Andrea Castellanos Ibarra
Hello everyone I'm currently living in the north of Italy. After thinking it through after two years of living there, I decided to move to Sicily, but after looking at houses, I'm stuck between Trapani and Marsala. So far, I've been in Trapani for a ...
February (like August) probably isnt the best time to get a feel for a place. Personally I would choose Marsala over Trapani every time, but other wont feel the same. Without Ryanair you get the impression that Trapani would be a ghost town, ... Read More
Worldwide Property Holdings by ppanico38
We are in the initial researching stage and looking at options for a holiday home but with the intention of retiring. Has anyone come across this company they are advertising flat/apartments on rightmove at the moment.Also how does the cost of ...
They are registered at Companies House in the UK, but not in Italy. Therefore they do not have the licence to buy and sell property in Italy. Read More
Travelling to Italy by miziovoi
Hi, I am new to this forum so please let me introduce myself first.I am dual US and Italian citizen living in the US; my wife and I own a property in Italy.My wife is a US citizen; we are trying to get her Italian citizenship (via ius matrimonium), ...
As you are an Italian citizen with a home in Italy your wife could, in theory, ask for a permesso di soggiorno for motivi familiari which will allow longer stays - as long as she is with you. You are not resident though, but are presumably ... Read More
Education in Italy - Primary and High School by Mate Takacs
A bit of background. I am currently living in Hungary, where we really like to live and work, but my kids happened to be playing baseball, which is being played on a very low level here and I would like them to develop more. Me and my wife have four ...
In Italy they play football and tennis - and thats about it. I personally have never seen anything to do with baseball. Perhaps your best route would be to see where there are baseball clubs and start narrowing down your research to those areas. ... 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 ...
I cant find a single legally operating British agent in that area. You should check whether the agent is legal before taking the plunge. 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
It is very difficult to get a mortgage as a non resident with no complete work history. You will have to provide your last 10 years pay slips, all translated into Italian as well as lots of other documents - It is much easier extending your ... Read More
Property fees and taxes when buying. by marazzo
Hi I need advice on buying a €12000 2 bed flat in Matera.It's 65sqm and I think it's A/3 Cadastral.It will be my first property and used as a my own holiday home.Now the agent what's to charge €2500 + 22% vat then with registration fees/ ...
The cheaper the property the larger the percentage you pay on purchase. The agent is charging a minimum 2500, (could be worse.-.. in Molise they charge 3000) plus IVA. The notary and the tax man have minimums too - the minimum tax you can pay is ... Read More
Moving from UK to Puglia to open B and B by pbaggy
My wife and I are planning to move to Puglia within the next 12 months. We have visited on numerous occasions and decided on the area near Cisternino.We have worked in hospitality for years and are looking find a property to host guests and a ...
To get a self employed visa you will need to provide 2 or 3 years tax returns in that job. You will need a property to rent out and all the other stuff. Only then will they tell you if you can have a visa, which are limited no.s andentirely at the ... Read More
Buying in Sicily by Pumarosa200
I’m thinking of buying a place in Sicily can anyone tell me if there are estate agents that do rent to buy properties like they do in Bulgaria any information would be very useful thanks in advance
There is a rent to buy option that is legal in Italy. However, you will still need a deposit, and the term is a maximum 10 years. Half your rent is rent, the other half pays capital. Not many sellers are interested in the option. Read More
Finding a real estate agent by DDIPRETE
my family and I are hoping to purchase property in the southern part of Italy in the near future. We are at a total loss as to how to proceed. Having no contacts. We are looking to rent first. Any and all info would be greatly appreciated. ...
And did this agent appear in the act of sale as the agent or did you pay him/La Dolce Vita in the UK? The law requires your agent to be inscribed in the Register with a numero REA. He must be named in the act of sale with the payment. If you ... Read More