Brexit – EU residence card
LONDON — The European Commission has decided to create an EU-wide biometric residence document for all British nationals living in the bloc by the end … Read more
Holiday rentals – the new law
Short term lets – the code to combat evasion. A synopsis of an article in Repubblica on 26 June 2019
Short term lets – holiday … Read more
Golf in Ispica
After 12 years or so, the golf course planned for the countryside between ispica and the sea seems to be a reality. A contract … Read more
Notary payments
There’s been a tweak in the law about notary payments. Whereas you used to give the notaio a single payment and he would … Read more
Notary deposit
The seller and/or the buyer can now ask for the balance of the sale paid at act, is deposited with the notary until the … Read more
Buying in …
The 2016 editions of Buying in Sicily and Buying in Italy are now available from www.buyinginsicily.com and www.buyinginitaly.com. The Amazon site will soon be updated … Read more
The buying process
There are usually three steps involved in buying a property in Italy. The only one required by law is the final act of rogito, … Read more
Do’s and Don’ts When Buying a Property
Dont be rushed or pressured into signing a compromesso or proposta di acquisto. These are important documents and shouldn’t be taken lightly. The compromesso is … Read more
Tax credits and Incentives 2017
BONUSES and DETRACTIONS for 2017
Ecobonus 2017
This will allow you to get tax credits for up to 65% of the expenses … Read more