EuroDwell
American expat in Italy
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Registration: 24 July 2023
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Has anyone purchased property without a lawyer? by chrisdrobson
Hello,I know that the best scenario would be to use an English speaking lawyer when purchasing a property, to help buyers understand contracts and to represent the buyer's interest etc. but I am curious if anyone has not done so? If you didn't have ...
@chrisdrobson we offer buyer services and are native English Speakers residing in Italy. We also have commercialista, Notaio, tax consultants and immigration specialists who speak English. The system here is tricky, with no MLS, little exclusivity, ... Read More
Drivers test for non EU by Huckleberry2025
Hello all. I searched the previous posts but have a more specific question about the drivers license test. We still have our USA and International licenses. Italy does not reciprocate with the US so we must start from the beginning like a teenager. ...
@Huckleberry2025 the quiz apps provided by the schools has an English setting so you can practice in English then switch to Italian. You wont be able to sit the exam until you pass the quizzes in Italian. The actual exam is a bit tricky as it is ... Read More
purchasing documents in Italy by CleoDe
Does anyone know the legal difference between a Purchasing proposal(Proposta di acquista) and a Preliminary Contract?We never signed the second one and want to see if the first one is as obligatory and we can get out.We paid a deposit, though. ...
You should speak with an attorney but here are some guidelines to keep in mind. FORMAL OFFER OF PURCHASE…the negotiation starts with an OFFER. (Similar to LOI)The offer of purchase (proposta di acquisto) must be in writing. Then, if the offer ... Read More
Moving to tuscany by Sofia.nordh
Hello, Looking for some good advice for tuscany and where to live with three school aged children. We're moving from Greece after 10 years of living here. Before that we lived in Sweden. The children are fluent in Greek Swedish and English so ...
@Sofia.nordh HI Sofia, We moved to Siena in 2020 with two dogs and a 12 year old daughter named Sofia. There is an International School here (part of the attraction) and the lifestyle is excellent. Tourism (B&B) is a key component of the area. ... Read More