Sparepony
MemberAmerican looking for information about Italy
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American
Lives in Ostuni
Speaks English, small amount of Italian, small amount of Spanish
Registration: 15 December 2019
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Can you open a nonresident Italian bank account on line? by DrBillg
I was planning on looking for an apartment to buy in Italy. I’m not planning on giving up my residency in the US however because I’m still working. I have a Codice Fiscale . I was wondering if anybody knows in Italian bank that I can ...
Everything I've been hearing and reading has led me to believe that we will need an Italian bank account to have utilities transferred to our names for our apartment and to be able to pay them either with autopay from that account or else ... Read More
Can you open a nonresident Italian bank account on line? by DrBillg
I was planning on looking for an apartment to buy in Italy. I’m not planning on giving up my residency in the US however because I’m still working. I have a Codice Fiscale . I was wondering if anybody knows in Italian bank that I can ...
I'd also like to hear if anyone has experience with BNP Paribas? They were recommended to us but without any particular reason why and I also read they have an affiliation with Bank of America. No idea if that would or could make anything ... Read More
Can you open a nonresident Italian bank account on line? by DrBillg
I was planning on looking for an apartment to buy in Italy. I’m not planning on giving up my residency in the US however because I’m still working. I have a Codice Fiscale . I was wondering if anybody knows in Italian bank that I can ...
Hi Lou (it’s Cairo) I was reading some reviews somewhere and they said UniCredit was really bad. I can’t recall if it was due to really high fees or terrible service but there were a few people suggesting to stay away from them. Keep me ... Read More
Can you open a nonresident Italian bank account on line? by DrBillg
I was planning on looking for an apartment to buy in Italy. I’m not planning on giving up my residency in the US however because I’m still working. I have a Codice Fiscale . I was wondering if anybody knows in Italian bank that I can ...
Ciao - I saw your post about banks in Italy and wondered if you'd tracked down any useful info about which might be the best (i.e. easiest, least expensive etc.) for foreigners to use? I've also been trying to sort this out and not having ... Read More
Property manager for apartment rental?
Does anyone have experience using a property manager to rent their home/apartment for part of the year? Would love to hear how it's gone, and especially if anyone has a recommendation for someone in the Ostuni area of Brindisi. Thank you! Read More
Currency Exchange Thoughts?
Hi Everyone, I'd love to know people's experiences with using a currency exchange service (and which ones) to transfer money to Italy for purchase of a property. I must admit I'm a little unclear about what is the advantage over having ... Read More
Utility Questions by Sparepony
Ciao a tutti, we are hoping to close on a small apartment in Ostuni later this spring and if anyone lives in the area, I would so appreciate any information/advice on having utilities transferred/turned on in our names. Are there ways to set up ...
Thanks very much for sharing your situation. Best of luck to you! We worked with a great lawyer who speaks English as well as Italian and he's been wonderful, but I will check in with the listing agent about some hints or help with the ... Read More
Utility Questions
Ciao a tutti, we are hoping to close on a small apartment in Ostuni later this spring and if anyone lives in the area, I would so appreciate any information/advice on having utilities transferred/turned on in our names. Are there ways to set up ... Read More
Ostuni area location question by Sparepony
Ciao All! We are looking for a small property in the Ostuni, Ceglie, Cisternino, Martina area and sometimes see nice looking places in San Vito dei Normanni, or Francavilla Fontana or Carovigno. I'd love hearing any thoughts on those areas ...
Catherine, thanks so much for taking the time to share your thoughts. I'll send you a message. Cairo Read More
Ostuni area location question
Ciao All! We are looking for a small property in the Ostuni, Ceglie, Cisternino, Martina area and sometimes see nice looking places in San Vito dei Normanni, or Francavilla Fontana or Carovigno. I'd love hearing any thoughts on those areas ... Read More
Purchasing a small retreat in the Valle d'Itria by arcangelica
Hello from Southern California! My husband and I will be purchasing a modest retreat (trulli/lamia/casale) in the Valle d'Itria area of Puglia. My mother is from Basilicata and when we were there, traveling all over the area, we fell in love ...
Ciao from Northern California! I saw your kind post about wanting to meet up with other english speakers near Ostuni. My mother and I are currently looking for a modest property in Puglia, also in the same area - Ostuni, Ceglie, Cisternino, ... Read More
Any expats in or near Ostuni. Puglia. ? by denis1949
Hi everyone, my partner and I hope to buy a Trullo in the Ostuni area later in the year and would love to hear if there are any expats in the area. I am English but Dad was Italian and my partner is from Australia. We have both been self employed ...
Elaine and Rod, thanks so much for the information. It sounds like you picked a great firm to help assist you! Being in California, US and not the UK, I doubt if they would be the best fit for us but they sure sound like they made your process ... Read More
Any expats in or near Ostuni. Puglia. ? by denis1949
Hi everyone, my partner and I hope to buy a Trullo in the Ostuni area later in the year and would love to hear if there are any expats in the area. I am English but Dad was Italian and my partner is from Australia. We have both been self employed ...
Catherine, grazie! I appreciate the tip. I will see if I can find them online. I'm thrilled for you that you made your Italian dream come true! We love this area of Puglia so much and hope to have a little spot there a bit down the line. When ... Read More
Any expats in or near Ostuni. Puglia. ? by denis1949
Hi everyone, my partner and I hope to buy a Trullo in the Ostuni area later in the year and would love to hear if there are any expats in the area. I am English but Dad was Italian and my partner is from Australia. We have both been self employed ...
Ciao! I am in the early stage of considering buying a modest property in the Ostuni/Ceglie/Cisternino area and would love to know if anyone has recommendations for estate agents to work with who speak English and are well informed for stranieri ... Read More