Modicasa
English expat in Italy
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About me
English
Lives in Modica
Speaks English, italian
Registration: 15 August 2020
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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
Seeking "Sanctuary" by DHardy
Hi all,I think I don't have to post my entire profile here - which can be read by everyone, I believe - so I'll just start with the current situation I find myself in, and which I'd like to change, as soon as ..Yes, I have cancer, diagnosed 2023. At ...
@Fred She said she was living in Germany... Read More
Seeking "Sanctuary" by DHardy
Hi all,I think I don't have to post my entire profile here - which can be read by everyone, I believe - so I'll just start with the current situation I find myself in, and which I'd like to change, as soon as ..Yes, I have cancer, diagnosed 2023. At ...
Id think some retreat in NOrth of England, Cumbria, Northumberland Yorkshire may fit the bill. 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
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 ...
OK the agent is taking the p?ss.  You have signed a contract which doesnt sound as though its got much legal base, the agent wants his money even though he hasnt done his job and he wants you to pay the sellers side too.  ... 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 ...
This is a mess.  So you have signed a proposta or compromesso wich says you have a paid a caparra , even though you havent?  SO as far as the law is concerned you have paid. But... here the agent is at fault. Did ... Read More
Trapani or Marsala by Andrea Castellanos Ibarra
Hello everyone I'm currently living in the north of Italy. After thinking it through after two years of living there, I decided to move to Sicily, but after looking at houses, I'm stuck between Trapani and Marsala. So far, I've been in Trapani for a ...
February (like August) probably isnt the best time to get a feel for a place. Personally I would choose Marsala over Trapani every time, but other wont feel the same. Without Ryanair you get the impression that Trapani would be a ghost town, ... Read More
Worldwide Property Holdings by ppanico38
We are in the initial researching stage and looking at options for a holiday home but with the intention of retiring. Has anyone come across this company they are advertising flat/apartments on rightmove at the moment.Also how does the cost of ...
They are registered at Companies House in the UK, but not in Italy. Therefore they do not have the licence to buy and sell property in Italy. Read More
Travelling to Italy by miziovoi
Hi, I am new to this forum so please let me introduce myself first.I am dual US and Italian citizen living in the US; my wife and I own a property in Italy.My wife is a US citizen; we are trying to get her Italian citizenship (via ius matrimonium), ...
As you are an Italian citizen with a home in Italy your wife could, in theory, ask for a permesso di soggiorno for motivi familiari which will allow longer stays - as long as she is with you. You are not resident though, but are presumably ... Read More