We visted Gubbio and it was spectacular but we are city people (having lived in New York City, Los Angeles and Chicago) and want to be near Perugia. We love all of Umbria and can't wait to move there! We are Americans, by the way.
Thanks. I understand and the hill towns are what we love about Umbria! Spello isn't quite as steep and the property we are looking at has resident parking close by that is on a flat area. I was just concerned that people who don't want stairs would still be dealing with the issue even if their property was on one level. We were considering flat towns like Sansepolcro, Citta di Castello and Umbertide but just like the area around Spello and Assisi more. I appreciate all of your information regarding taxes and residency, it is very helpful for us as we enter the purchase process.
You may also want to try this website: www.welcomservice.itWe rented from Paola during our stay in Todi and she told us she is also an agent. She has properties in the area listed on her site which may be useful to you. She speaks great English as well!
CrystalBay, you may already be aware of this as I assume you've traveled there but I would be wary of Todi if you're not wanting too many stairs! While you may be able to find a property without stairs (or very few), the town itself sits on a HUGE hill and is steep even within the town. Our poor little Citroen C1 had a difficult time driving up the hill approaching Todi (about an 18% grade) and then you have to park below the town (unless your property has a garage or parking area for residents) and take the funicular type lift (paid parking area) up. It's a lovely place but we found it daunting to travel in and out every day. Even to reach the "new" part of Todi requires dealing with the hills every single time. I realize it may just be our own issue but thought it worth mentioning as we just returned from staying in Todi. I appreciate your conversation on buying property as we are in the same boat (residency- and tax-wise). Your topic is relevant to us and we were grateful to read what Ugo had to say so. thank you. We are looking to buy in the Spello area.
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We visted Gubbio and it was spectacular but we are city people (having lived in New York City, Los Angeles and Chicago) and want to be near Perugia. We love all of Umbria and can't wait to move there! We are Americans, by the way.
Thanks. I understand and the hill towns are what we love about Umbria! Spello isn't quite as steep and the property we are looking at has resident parking close by that is on a flat area. I was just concerned that people who don't want stairs would still be dealing with the issue even if their property was on one level. We were considering flat towns like Sansepolcro, Citta di Castello and Umbertide but just like the area around Spello and Assisi more. I appreciate all of your information regarding taxes and residency, it is very helpful for us as we enter the purchase process.
You may also want to try this website: www.welcomservice.itWe rented from Paola during our stay in Todi and she told us she is also an agent. She has properties in the area listed on her site which may be useful to you. She speaks great English as well!
CrystalBay, you may already be aware of this as I assume you've traveled there but I would be wary of Todi if you're not wanting too many stairs! While you may be able to find a property without stairs (or very few), the town itself sits on a HUGE hill and is steep even within the town. Our poor little Citroen C1 had a difficult time driving up the hill approaching Todi (about an 18% grade) and then you have to park below the town (unless your property has a garage or parking area for residents) and take the funicular type lift (paid parking area) up. It's a lovely place but we found it daunting to travel in and out every day. Even to reach the "new" part of Todi requires dealing with the hills every single time. I realize it may just be our own issue but thought it worth mentioning as we just returned from staying in Todi. I appreciate your conversation on buying property as we are in the same boat (residency- and tax-wise). Your topic is relevant to us and we were grateful to read what Ugo had to say so. thank you. We are looking to buy in the Spello area.