Italian is a passionate and complex language, both beautiful and exciting to hear, bursting with regional shades of meaning that the Italian people themselves squabble over on a daily basis. It’s the closest in terms of vocabulary to the mother of all Romance languages, Latin, and it was finally endorsed as an official language rather than a… Read More »
Italy is good for your health! Many of us whimsically suspect this when we’re enjoying leisure time in Italy, but in fact there is actual truth behind the idea. Healthcare in Italy is one of the best in the world and it boasts one of the highest life expectancies on earth (82.9 years). You might like to know… Read More »
«So we did it, after trawling through hundreds of houses on the Internet, numerous trips out to explore different areas and view properties, we finally found our new home in Italy. After all our belongings had arrived, and the necessities were unpacked, it finally dawned on us that we were finally here after years and months of planning… Read More »
It is fair enough to take a break from our usual discussions on Italian property prices and address another equally important topic: the actual cost of living in Italy. Contrary to some unfounded myths, living in the boot-shaped country is not as expensive as many non-Italian home-buyers have been led to believe. The false fact about Italy being… Read More »
Usually Emilia-Romagna region of Italy is not one of the most popular areas among international home-hunters looking for a property in the Bel Paese. But do you know that one of its main provinces, which is Ravenna, was announced as the area with the highest quality of life in Italy for this 2014? And the entire region results… Read More »
What nationality are you? If you’re thinking of moving to Italy you could find out that your new neighbours speak the same language as you. How come? Since the dawn of time Italy has always been one of the most beloved countries by people worldwide. And they choose Italy not only as a popular tourist destination but very… Read More »
Why are you thinking to buy a second home in Italy? People move to the Bel Paese for a variety of reasons, but a recurring theme is a desire to experience a change in lifestyle, to embrace the Italian notion of “the good life”, known world-wide as la dolce vita. It can take many forms, ranging from a… Read More »
Ok, you have an accurate idea of the house that you are looking for. You know exactly how many square metres you need and the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, etc. Isn’t it? Now suppose you’ve visited many properties corresponding to several of your criteria, but when it comes to face a choice as important as buying a… Read More »
In order to better appreciate the world we live in, since we often take so much for granted, it’s a good mental exercise to ponder what our lives would be like without so much of what we count on. For a real brain teaser, try to imagine a world without Italy, the country of the “great beauty”. For… Read More »
When you move to a new country, such as Italy for instance, it behooves you to maximize the positive effect that your first impression can make. For example, “Not breaking the law” is an approach that has successfully eased the transition period for many expatriates as they move to Italy. Though some laws may seem to be ridiculous… Read More »