Italy fit for a King

Italy fit for a King

King Charles visited Italy this week on a state visit with Queen Camilla. What is it about the “bel paese” that he loves so much? Is it the rich artistic culture of its cities, the beautiful countryside, Italian cuisine, the historic architecture or the warm welcome?...
Buying a property in Umbria

Buying a property in Umbria

Find out where to buy property in Umbria, Tuscany’s more affordable neighbour. Discover the benefits of owning a home there and steps to making your property purchase a success Umbria is known as “The Green Heart of Italy” and consists of only two provinces,...
Costs of buying property in Italy

Costs of buying property in Italy

Buying a home in Italy isn’t just about the asking price – it comes with a number of additional costs. Here’s what you’ll need to budget for, from taxes and legal fees to notary costs and estate agent commissions. If you’ve been house-hunting in Italy, you’ll have...
Fitting out your Italian home

Fitting out your Italian home

What will it cost to fit out your Italian home? Probably less than in your home country! We grabbed our little wooden pencil and went to investigate. When buying a home in Italy, fitting it out with furniture, appliances and other household items may not be top of...
Italian cities 10 minutes from an airport

Italian cities 10 minutes from an airport

On arrival at an Italian city airport, I want to just grab my bag, jump in a taxi and get to my accommodation as quickly as possible. My mind and stomach are focused on getting to a restaurant where I can sit outside and enjoy delicious Italian food. A 10-minute...
Renting out your home in Italy – new rules for 2025

Renting out your home in Italy – new rules for 2025

Italy, like many popular areas for tourists, has imposed new rules for landlords. What are the new rules for renting out your home in Italy in 2025? Making your Italian property available for rental can make good financial sense. Renting out a room or apartment in a...