Modicasa
English expat in Italy
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English
Lives in Modica
Speaks English, italian
Registration: 15 August 2020
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Real estate agent recommendations by mondocanemsr
can someone recommend a real estate agent to help me buy or rent in North Sicily especially between Palermo and Messina. I have located some properties in Provincia di Messina but need someone to represent my interest. Thank you
Long term rental usually do not stay on the market long enough to make it onto idealista or suchlike. AS everyone thinks they can make a fortune doing holiday lets, the amount of 4x4's or long term contratti liberi is diminishing so the market is ... Read More
Looking for FIAIP approved real estate agent by jimds
Hi, I'm a Californian and I'm looking to permanently relocate to the Trieste or Lake Garda area of Italy in May of 2026. I'll be taking a month long trip in March to look at villas with an agent and hopefully sign a lease. I am not and will not be ...
Consultants are called that precisely because they are not licenced agents and work illegally if they ask for commission on a sale. Even if they are affiliated to the agent, it is the agent you need to deal with and see the ... Read More
Looking for FIAIP approved real estate agent by jimds
Hi, I'm a Californian and I'm looking to permanently relocate to the Trieste or Lake Garda area of Italy in May of 2026. I'll be taking a month long trip in March to look at villas with an agent and hopefully sign a lease. I am not and will not be ...
You can find the FIAIP agents in your area here: https://www.fiaip.it/trova-lagente-fiap-di-zona/ Read More
Real estate agent recommendations by mondocanemsr
can someone recommend a real estate agent to help me buy or rent in North Sicily especially between Palermo and Messina. I have located some properties in Provincia di Messina but need someone to represent my interest. Thank you
https://www.fiaip.it/trova-lagente-fiap-di-zona/#menu1 - You can go here and find a FIAIP registered agent in your area of interest. If you the properties you have found are with other agents, then you have to use that agent. If they are private ... Read More
Looking to buy house in Sicily by mondocanemsr
Newbie here, considering buying house to relocate. Any information on realtors and/ attorneys. Not sure where to start.Thanks
A visa is not automatic if you buy a house. You will still need to qualify for a visa. Sicily has alot of coast. Visit and drive round the island and see what seems 'like you' and where you feel at home. Read More
Looking to buy house in Sicily by mondocanemsr
Newbie here, considering buying house to relocate. Any information on realtors and/ attorneys. Not sure where to start.Thanks
What is your nationality - are you allowed to buy property in ITaly What visa would you use to stay in ItalyWhere do you think you would like to move? And for what reasons? 4 . Visit, drive around and decide on an area, and only then zone in to ... Read More
Looking to buy house in Sicily by mondocanemsr
Newbie here, considering buying house to relocate. Any information on realtors and/ attorneys. Not sure where to start.Thanks
Sicily is big. Where exactly? Read More
Taxes for expats in Italy by Cheryl
Hello everyone, When settling in and living in Italy, you will also need to navigate the local tax system. In order to help newcomers and expats ease their tax-related experience, we would like to invite you to share your experience. What are ...
@lackstone0016 ERV is an elective residency visa. Read More
Self-employed with young family: transitory or residential rent? by semiphysics
Hello everyone, We have a two year old and are considering moving to Italy for at least 12 to 18 months. We live in UK, my wife is Italian and I am British and Irish (EU citizens). I am self-employed and the only one working at the moment because of ...
Your wife is Italian so your child can access school easily.For healthcare they may say you will need health insurance for the first 5 years of being resident, but you dont. However, depending how long your wife has been out of Italy (and paying ... Read More
Italian Mortgages by Staceyg07
Ciao!What has been anyone's experience with obtaining a mortgage in Italy as a US citizen? Either with or without residency?I've heard stories some okay and some incredibly difficult. Curious to hear from the forum. Grazie!
As a non resident it would be virtually impossible to get a mortgage as a foreigner. Even for foreign residents it's not easy - you will have to supply a mountain of paperwork - ten years of pay slips etc, all translated into Italian. Plus Italian ... Read More
Geomatra, pescara, Abruzzo by SakoBear
Hi there everyone! I’ve just purchased some land in the abruzzo region and the people who sold me the land recommended a geometra who wants 15,000 euros for the plans and to get the planning permission past the abruzzo council and the local ...
It depends on what you are planning to build - but the building permit costs a percentage of the overall cost of the build, so it could well be about right. Ask the geometra for a break down of costs - a fair amount of them will be ... Read More
The visit to the Vatican! by Rogers277
Hi everyone!Since I'm in Italy, I'd like to visit the Vatican for the first time. I've always been fascinated by it, especially its history and architecture, so I'm really looking forward to going!For my Vatican visit. I'd love to get your tips or ...
The Sistine chapel is now closed until after they elect a new pope Read More
Obtaining a Tax ID for the first time by Staceyg07
Hello, Does anyone have advice on how to obtain a tax ID in italy as a current US citizen? Is it possible to do during a visit? Are appointments required? We are looking to do this in Asti. We will be there in 2 weeks.Grazie!
The rules have changed. If you dont have a permesso di soggiorno or visa, you will need an accepted proposta di acquisto for a property purchase otherwise the Agenzia delle Entrate say that can't issue you a Codice Fiscale. You can ... Read More
Exiting a property Contract after contract date by marazzo
Hi there, I've got myself in a situation, where I was not told of all property costs including all fees.I asked various times for a breakdown on total costs, with all fees ie taxes/stamp duty, notary and real estate.Every time I asked the real ...
Its important to know if this contract is a proposta di acquisto or a preliminare di vendita. Unless it is specifically agreed otherwise, the buyer is only responsible for his fees. however, whether anything is due is up for debate at this point. ... Read More
Exiting a property Contract after contract date by marazzo
Hi there, I've got myself in a situation, where I was not told of all property costs including all fees.I asked various times for a breakdown on total costs, with all fees ie taxes/stamp duty, notary and real estate.Every time I asked the real ...
A general guide for anyone checking to see if their agent is legal is this site: https://agentiimmobiliariabilitati.it/ and you can fill in the fields and if it is a licenced agent or agency it should show up. Not definitive but a good start. Read More