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We own and now rent out a property in Italy and declare income on UK tax returns. We are both UK tax resident. We are trying to do everything by the book including registering the activity in the comune (as required by L.R.

Fri, 11/26/2010 - 14:43

Hi, I'm new to the community and this will be my first (of many!) question. My wife and I will be spending 6 months a year in the beautiful Tuscan appenines starting next year.

Sat, 09/05/2009 - 16:52

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Mon, 12/03/2012 - 11:30

We've always found the Corpo Forestale very helpful. Not only do they give good advice but they even gave us a few trees free of charge (their trees are so cheap it wasn't worth charging for just a few)

Answer to: PoWs in Italy
Thu, 03/29/2012 - 14:45

Tony, I've just sent you a message, Maurice

Answer to: PoWs in Italy
Tue, 03/27/2012 - 06:31

Tonya, If you are interested in the Gothic Line you might like to know that a cycle tour guide was published last year, 70 odd pages and CD by Doriano Pela and Andrea Meschini. Where we live in Italy, the extreme East of Tuscany, there are still plenty of signs of the defences along the mountain ridges

Fri, 03/09/2012 - 14:34

I lived in Siracusa for 3 years, but many years ago now. It must not be missed! I found Taormina very touristy even in the 70s although the view of Etna behind the greek theatre is amazing. There is so much to see in the SE apart from Siracusa - Noto, Ragusa, the mosaics at Palazzo Acreide, the Necropoli di Pantalica 

Answer to: Water Power
Tue, 02/14/2012 - 18:09

We own a water mill on a fast flowing river and have thought about installing a turbine but, as Sebastiano says, anything related to the river is very heavily controlled. I don't think I have the energy ....

Wed, 01/25/2012 - 19:30

You need to look at the regional law 42 which describes the various options and what you have to do. You'll probably need article 56 - Case e appartamenti per vacanze. You'll need to make a declaration at the comune and, as Sebastiano said, report who stays, either to the comune or to the police depending upon the size of your comune 

Wed, 01/25/2012 - 19:12

We had a bombolone installed free of charge but it has its downside. The amount they charge you will depend upon how much you use; they need to get their money back. We had our first refill after 3 years and paid quite a hefty premium on the gas. Notwithstanding this I don't regret the decision 

Answer to: Preventivo
Tue, 04/26/2011 - 05:42

I'd have said about €100/m for the balustrade, perhaps slightly less if it's straight forward

Sun, 04/24/2011 - 16:50

There must be a product as we have travertine tiles in our shower which have been coated with a water repellant and it works very effectively. Am over there end of week and will try to get name of product

Answer to: Intasure
Mon, 04/18/2011 - 05:08

I always intend to calculate my ICI but the lovely lady at the comune does it for me, as you say, in just a few minutes. On the insurance I'm getting quotes from Copeland, Groupama and will also try SAGA and will compare with Intasure and let you know. Although can't promise I'll compare all the terms.