Renting accomodation

   Hi John Are you specifically looking to rent in Calibria? As we have a house in Cassino Lazio with land it has two seperate apartments one of which we hope to rent out. All the best David

As a 'forestiero' you can have a contratto transitorio that will allow you to rent furnished accommodation for up to 18 months.  Beyond 18 months you will need a contratto libero (4+4 years - unfurnished) or renew your transitorio.   Obviously where you want to be is a seaside place and most owners will rent out in the summer or use the place themselves.   Your best chance is to find a rent from the end of the summer for 9 or 10 months whereby the owners dont lose out on their summer, but have the house let in the quiet winter months.  You should pay a pretty negligible rent for this, though you will have to take on the utility bills - unless the owner wants to let his property under the table and not declare anything.  For your protection you should ask for a registered contract, but it wont be easy!  Try the agency 'solo affitti' - they probably have an office in Cosenza, look on the net for holiday lets and then approach the owner with your offer - most estate agents have rentals - obvioulsy I would recommend a FIAIP agent, as you are much less likely to get stung.   The Italian sites www.immobiliare.it and www.casa.it have rentals too.  Or trace a site such as subito.it which lists vacation lets and you can at least get an idea of seasonal price variations and how much you should be paying.  Finding anywhere with a garden where the owner wouldnt mind you growing your own might be more difficult however!  Good luck

Hi Ram, Thanks for the advice and we will try the sites you suggest. Regards Bob & Linda

hHHHHH Hi check out this forum as it will cover the area you want. www.scalea.info/forum