Product Description

italy is a beguiling country and one of the most popular destinations for people buying property abroad. contemplating such a move is exciting, but you need to be aware of all the regulations, practices and legal jargon involved.

both inspiring and practical, this is the definitive new guide to every aspect of buying or renting property in italy. written by someone who has first-hand experience of the process, it will help you to make the right decisions at every stage, including:

choosing a location – the different regions of italy

finding a property

the purchase process

restoring a property

buying a new property

renting a home

financial issues and inheritance laws

coping with the language

setting up a business

with maps, checklists, web sites, useful addresses and a dictionary of italian terms, the complete guide to buying property in italy will help you to avoid the pitfalls and enjoy life in your new home right from the start.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #333981 in Books
• Published on: 2004-04-30
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 256 pages

Review

“clearly written, authoritative guide.”

italy

“offers advice on finding, buying, restoring, letting and selling your own place in anywhere from lombardy in the north to sicily in the south.”

the real homes magazine

“this gem of a book gives extremely sound advice… an informative, witty and interesting guide.”

the italian magazine

“provides tips on living and working in italy so newbies will have an understanding of the practicalities of utilities, education and health care.”

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About the Author

barbara mcmahon lives and works in italy. she bought and restored her own house in umbria, having thoroughly researched every aspect of buying the property first. she has been a journalist for over 20 years and writes for a wide range of newspapers and magazines.

Customer Reviews

Introduction to property buying
I purchased this book as part of my research into buying and restoring a property Italy.

The book concentrates really on the seraching and buying process and not as much on restoration. It contains lots of entertaining stories - but I would have liked to have seen more facts, checklists and information about the actual costs of restoring. Bearing in mind that the writer restored a property felt that she would have been happy to share issues like costs, photos etc.,

An interesting lightweight paperback which gives and introduction to buying etc., in Italy.