IMU - Its still around I thought this had disappeared in the new tax system, but my Comune website says the first payment for 2014 is due by 16th June Paid it via my bank today - emailed them the F24
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Looks like the days of the easy/cheap trip to italy through Switzerland are numbered. Apparently, the Swiss government has decided to raise the cost of the vignette to 100 Swiss Francs for 2015. They are introducing a two month vignette for 40SF,
Sun, 09/01/2013 - 15:58
Petrol prices in France are now comparable with the UK, except on the French Autoroutes.One option is to fill up at the L'Eclerc superstores with their SP95 E10 petrol [its a petrol with some ethylene in - generally used in France - which is OK fo
Thu, 07/11/2013 - 04:25
For a change this year we drove down to Italy via Besancon [avoiding most tolls by taking some good french non-motorways.]However - Besancon roads are in total chaos as they are digging them up to lay tram routes - this will take about 2 more yea
Wed, 07/10/2013 - 16:44
Can you help?I've just completed making a 'variation' of Limoncello. The only change is that I dispensed with the lemons, I and substituted Sloes that I picked here in the UK at the end of last year.
Sun, 01/20/2013 - 09:10
In today's GuardianRyanair have announced their credit card will now be liable to the same charges as other credit cards - so the end of no charge bookings
Sat, 11/10/2012 - 09:07
I'm planning my route down for a months visit in July.
Mon, 06/04/2012 - 08:13
I logged on this morning to my local webcam, to look at the snow on the ski slopes.
Thu, 01/05/2012 - 04:47
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-14995588Loved the note about changing the locks!
Wed, 09/21/2011 - 09:20
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Maurice - many thanks for that- very useful, (I think/hope).
One thing - where is that form online? My comune sends me the completed F24 form, so I don't fill anything .
Again, many thanks
This may help.
https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/italy-s-data-protection-authority-197…
Thanks for that - but I think we've tried quoting those - but I'll check
Looks like your Comune is like mine - questionable interpretation of the rules.
I can't find any reference anywhere to the last 2 points you were told.-
6. You must have lived and worked in Italy in the past.
7. You must be in receipt of an Italian pension
I think those 2 points were ruled illegal but the EU Commission, and it had to apply to all AIRE pensioners.
Of you want to write your own 'Will', I think this site may have some examples of what you write........
https://www.avvocatoandreani.it/documenti/varie/esempio-testamento-olog…
Modicasa is correct on his comments about potential restrictions on what you can do in certain situations.
IF you aren't limited in your options (ie, not centro storico, condominium etc - you need to check), I'd suggest options are:-
1. Double glaze windows and doors
2. Insulate the structure
a. "External" wall insulation, new brick skin etc, is effective but quite an outlay
b. "Internal" wall insulation - this is insulated plasterboard fitted odours on the external walls. Easier and cheaper than external insulation - easier to cope with windows etc. BUT probably not as effective as external insulation
c. Insulate ceilings and floors if headroom is sufficient. Insulated plasterboard on ceiling, insulated polystyrene slabs on floor, underneath new flooring.
d. Fitting thick carpets helps.
Basically, it's a 'pick and mix' situation.
Talk to a Geometra or Architect who is local to the area
Good luck.
Found this uk website - may have some useful info
https://www.eco-home-essentials.co.uk/insulating-an-old-house.html
Have you tried asking locals - they should be able to advise.
If you are buying through a local Estate Agent, I'd ask him/her for his/her advice on costs. He may get estimates from local trades (if he wants the sale to go through)
(Advice based on my experience of my very useful Estate Agent when I purchased my place)
As far as I'm aware, there is no price difference - only a time saving.
The tag we use is actually our son's - as it is daft not to use it when he isn't. (We tend to travel outside of school holidays, so don't often clash)
The problem with coming on and off the Frech autoroute to avoid tolls is the time factor.
You could (relatively easily) do the bulk of the journey without paying any tolls but time of travel would greatly increase, as long as you continue to avoid the Switzerland option.
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As a comparison my recent trip to Lake Orta and back from Calais (approx 12 hrs drive time each way) cost me £65 in tolls plus £36 for the Swiss Vignette (Vignette valid until Jan 2024, so can be used for multiple trips) - so much less expensive than the route via Mont Blanc Tunnel, which must cost about double the cost of 'my' route, or more.
ps - I use a French autoroute "tag" so no delays at the toll booth, as I just go straight to the Telepass booths, and drive straight through.