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 »
Where can we find answers to our questions today, if not on Google? And to Google we turned to find out what are the most common and strange questions people ask about Italy on the web. Here are those questions … above all, let’s discover together something about this beautiful country that you didn’t already know. 1. What… Read More »
Spring has just begun and with warmer temperature in the forecast, we can’t help but daydream about relaxing in the sun. What better time than this to organise a viewing trip to Italy to visit the properties that best suit your needs? Since a disorganised trip could be a nightmare, we’re here to help you with some useful… Read More »
What about learning Italian? The best way to appreciate the beauties of the boot-shaped country is doing it in Italian! So today we will learn the Italian Exclamations together… Che bello! It is more than a language and exclamations are used to express multiple reactions and a range of emotions that could include astonishment, happiness, confusion, sadness, anger, excitement… Read More »