Product Description

For everyone looking for property abroad whether they are moving to live, work, start a business or retire, or want somewhere to use as a holiday home or an investment.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #364137 in Books
• Published on: 2005-10-10
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 328 pages

The Observer, September 7 2003
Buying a House in Italy by Gordon Neale is an excellent guide.

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BUYING A HOUSE IN
Italy

From The Alps to Sicily
– Where and How to do it.

MAKING A FRESH START
DREAM RETIREMENT
FINDING A HOLIDAY HOME
THE UP-AND-COMING AREAS
THE LAW, AGENTS and CONTRACTS
PACKED WITH USEFUL CONTACTS
PERSONAL CASE HISTORIES

Part 1 – Viva L’Italia!
- History, culture and economy
- Visas, permits and residence regulations
- Health care and education
- Communications and keeping in touch
- Food, drink and shopping

Part II – Location, Location…
- Profiles of the regions of Italy
- Climate, topography and attractions
- Types of property available
- Comparative tables of prices
- Selecting the best places to buy

Part III – The Purchasing Process
- Red tape, planning and surveys
- Securing legal and other experts
- Currency conversion, tax, mortgages
- Conveyancing, contracts and deposits

Part IV – What Happens Next
- Restoration and renovation
- Dealing with local artisans
- Gardens, pools and security
- Making money from your property
- Removals, pets and customs

Customer Reviews

An in depth research into buying a property in Italy
Extremely impressed with this book, really in-depth research, with lots of information. See 'culture shock' page 34 spot on observations about the Italian way of life. A really interesting chapter about ideas for new businesses in Italy page 300. Worth reading also is the case histories page 309. Maybe not enough website addresses and telephone numbers but the background research made up for it. I will be recommending it to visitors on my site www.italianproperties.org