Expat Guide

Do I need an Italian will for my Italian property?

As a foreign owner of Italian real estate, do I also need an Italian Will or does the Will I ...

Renting Your Italian Property

As examined in Italian property purchase: what is it really going to cost?, being an owner-occupier (โ€œresidenteโ€) comes with significant ...

Apartment Leases in Italy

Signing contracts for an apartment and figuring out which option is best for you is an important part of living ...

The Stages of Cultural Adjustment (Part 3 of 3)

In part two of the series, we left off discussing stage three of cultural adjustment, adaptation, in which you were ...

Italyโ€™s Building Standards: Is your house safe?

The recent tragedy in central Italy has again highlighted the nationโ€™s shortcomings in regards to building safety standards and the ...

Apartment Rental Prices (Milan)

Milan is a diverse city characterized by its unique mix of both history and the pathway into the future. There ...

The Stages of Cultural Adjustment (Part 2 of 3)

In part one, we left off discussing stage two of the process of cultural adjustment, in which you were experiencing ...

The Stages of Cultural Adjustment (Part 1 of 3)

When thinking about and planning to move to a new country, the number of logistical preparations to take care of ...

Intercultural Relationships: When They Donโ€™t Work Out

You fell madly in love with an Italian man, someone who wasnโ€™t like anyone else you had ever met. You ...

Buying an Italian Property at Auction: Pros and Cons

Property auctions are not such a common occurrence in Italy and are mostly the result of court or bankruptcy proceedings. ...

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