When you think of fall foliage and general fall scenery, your mind probably jumps to other places than Italy like Canada or the United States. On the contrary, the peninsula boasts several spots around that are also home to insanely gorgeous foliage, and some pretty cool travel adventures and culinary experiences, of course. Curious where it appears in… Read More »
Do you miss Italy? Last month we showed you a selection of properties you can tour virtually on Gate-away.com – they are increasing day by day. This month we are suggesting 4 free virtual experiences that we’ve found surfing the net, from the most well-known areas of Italy to off-the-beaten-truck destinations. They will make you explore the bel… Read More »
Thinking of moving to Italy and invest in a B&B or a wine producing farm for example? It is a great idea as Italy – the 3rd-largest national economy in the eurozone and the 8th by nominal GDP in the world – can be defined as a relevant business destination. And now it is the perfect time to… Read More »
Do I need a lawyer when buying a home in Italy, or not? That’s the dilemma for many and one of the most frequently asked questions by overseas house hunters in the bel paese. As a matter of fact, in some countries, such as UK, the transaction is made between lawyers. But in Italy, is such a figure… Read More »
Many people dream of moving to Italy one day but are still uncertain about the location. “What is the best place to live or retire in Italy?” This is usually the most frequent asked question by house hunters in Italy. What better way to choose a destination than ask directly to those who already made their move to… Read More »
You have always wanted to relocate to Italy, but you are afraid of moving alone to a new country? 22% of potential house hunters using Gate-away.com looking for their perfect home in the bel paese are single. According to our experience many of them made the move successfully and without regrets. If you want to start a new… Read More »
Dreaming of moving to the countryside? As well as having some of the world’s most idyllic countryside, did you know that Italy also has some of our planet’s most beautiful and livable cities? While many countries tend to do better with either their rural landscapes or their urban spaces, Italy really does excel with both. Almost every Italian… Read More »
Everyone has regrets, but what do people regret the most with an important decision as the purchase of a second home in another country like Italy? We want to help you out. So we have compiled a list of the most common regrets expats say they regret and you should avoid. Just read through these and trust us.… Read More »
Do I need to open a bank account in Italy? Yes if you want to buy a house in Italy. Once you have obtained your own codice fiscale, you can go on with the second step and get a little bit closer to your dream home in the sun. Having an Italian bank account is an essential requirement… Read More »
Are you ready to move to Italy or buy a house in the bel paese? Getting a codice fiscale is the first step and here we will explain how to obtain it and why. What is the codice fiscale (fiscal code)? It is a tax identification number made up of an expression of 16 alphanumeric characters and determined… Read More »