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Buying a House in Italy (Buying a House) by: C. Gordon Neale List Price: £11.95 City Travel Guides Price: £7.88 You Save: £4.07 (34%)Prices subject to change. |
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Binding: Paperback Dewey Decimal Number: 914 EAN: 9781854583413 ISBN: 1854583417 Label: Vacation - Work Manufacturer: Vacation - Work Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 328 Publication Date: October 15, 2005 Publisher: Vacation - Work Studio: Vacation - Work Sales Rank: 48733 Related Items:
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Editorial Review: The Observer, September 7 2003: Buying a House in Italy by Gordon Neale is an excellent guide. Book Description: Although Italy is now easier and cheaper to get to than every thanks to the budget airlines, large parts of the country have escaped the recent British craze for buying and renovating property abroad and there are still bargains to be found there. Buying a House in Italy provides everything one needs to know to buy a house in Italy whether for use as a holiday home, a base while starting a new working life, an investment or as somewhere to spend retirement. Anyone considering buying in Italy needs to understand the Italian process of housebuying and the important parts played by the notaio, geometra and sometimes the avvocato, so this book is essential reading for anyone considering buying there; it tells readers all they need to know including: - How to raise finance and transfer currency. - Finding and dealing with estate agents and other professionals. - What inspections and surveys are necessary. - Conveyancing and exchanging contracts. - Arranging removals and taking pets. - Getting power, water and other services connected . To help readers find their ideal home the book covers the entire country from the Alps to Sicily, not just regions such as Tuscany and Umbria that are already popular with expatriate buyers, with a regional guide explaining the characters of the different areas and the types and price of property to be found there. Special features include: - Full coverage of up-and-coming areas. - Comparative tables of prices to show where to find the best value for money. - Information on the regions’ geography, climate and cuisine. The book also gives essential information for when the purchase is complete, from how to deal with builders and other craftsmen when restoring or renovating to making money from a house by renting it out. Also provided is essential background information covering the history, culture and economy of Italy, its climate and language, visa, permit and residence regulations, the health care, banking and education systems, etc, etc. Synopsis: 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. From the Inside Flap: 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
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 Rating: - An in depth research into buying a property in ItalyExtremely 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 |
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