I am keen to know, in the current period, as 2 Australians, fully self funded retirees, of 64 years, fit and healthy, are we able to buy property in Italy?
We did like Passignano sul Trasimeno very much, even though it has only a small historic centre now. But we have been told that there are times when there are swarms of flying insects, not mosquitoes, that can make being outdoors very difficult. Do you know about this?
Thanks for your advice Mthmoses. I have been to Todi only once, for a day, about 7 years ago. I do recall it is on a steep hill, but we are going to spend 3 weeks there in Sept. to fully re- acquaint ourselves while we look around the area. Spello we also stayed in for a week on that same trip, and liked that very much also. We have friends buying in Todi right now, so we are in touch with their research as to where to buy also. Città Delle Pieve is lovely, as is Passignano sul Trasimeno, but obviously it's not a hill top town, but is scenic and has great train access. It's always useful to hear what places others are considering, so thanks for your input also.
Hi Gala,Thanks for the link to Debra's blog, which I have read and found worthwhile. I am not interested in renovating an old property, our less, a ruin, but more interested in an apartment, or a terra-tetto as you have suggested. If you owned the top floor apartment, this would be OK too, I assume, as perhaps more problems occur from the roof area than lower floors? We will not be using a mortgage either. I will need a good notaio to advise me whether I can buy property and help me with all the legalities of course. Do you know where I can look for one?My husband and I are returning to Umbria in Sept specifically to search for property, maybe in Todi, or Passignano sul Trasimeno. We would like to have made prior contact with a notaio before we arrive, to make the most of the 8 weeks we will be there.
This is all true, Gala Placidia. And we don't want the world wide property tax if we had Residenza, nor the other hassles. We have done our sums and have decided that we will have the convenience of a car, but not the hassles, by hiring for the months we are there in Italy. We are used to hiring there already. It's not a great cost in any case.
As fully self funded retirees, we are not looking to work, not looking to stay more than 130 days in Italy per year, nor to rent out our owned apartment. It is disappointing, and hard to understand, why we cannot buy a car in Italy. We are happy to pay registration and insurance taxes, but the Italian government apparently doesn't want the money!
Thanks for the link. I'll have to be ultra careful then re apartments! As retirees, though very fit, we'd prefer not too many stairs! With property, it's the more recent restrictions in Australia re buying property and the law of reciprocity, which I need clarity on. I know many Aussies have bought previously with no problems. Hoping we can too! All advice gratefully received!
Many thanks Ugo! I'm not up to speed with detailed Italian but I'll translate it as best I'm able with help! So am I correct in saying that we should have no problems buying an older place and possibly updating kitchen and bathroom? That's all good news though.Yes, we understand we will have to rent a car. We usually do that now, but not for long periods. I've looked at your website link, but there wasn't anything suitable for me. I'm trying to find an apartment or ground to sky apartment, for about €130,000, in the historic centre of Todi, or similar, or Passignano Sul Trasimeno.
Thanks Ugo, for your prompt reply. I have heard from the consulate, I think, that perhaps we can only buy " not pre-existing " property. I'm not sure what that means. Have you heard that?And I believe I can't buy a car as a non resident, and I don't wish to be a full time resident, but just visit for up to 3 months at a time. If we can't buy a car, then that restricts greatly where we can buy. It needs to be somewhere with good access to transport, like Passignano sul Trasimeno. Any advice for this place?
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We did like Passignano sul Trasimeno very much, even though it has only a small historic centre now. But we have been told that there are times when there are swarms of flying insects, not mosquitoes, that can make being outdoors very difficult. Do you know about this?
Yes, I have already had contact with her, and we are renting an apartment in Todi in Sept from her agency. Still researching towns.....
Thanks for your advice Mthmoses. I have been to Todi only once, for a day, about 7 years ago. I do recall it is on a steep hill, but we are going to spend 3 weeks there in Sept. to fully re- acquaint ourselves while we look around the area. Spello we also stayed in for a week on that same trip, and liked that very much also. We have friends buying in Todi right now, so we are in touch with their research as to where to buy also. Città Delle Pieve is lovely, as is Passignano sul Trasimeno, but obviously it's not a hill top town, but is scenic and has great train access. It's always useful to hear what places others are considering, so thanks for your input also.
Hi Gala,Thanks for the link to Debra's blog, which I have read and found worthwhile. I am not interested in renovating an old property, our less, a ruin, but more interested in an apartment, or a terra-tetto as you have suggested. If you owned the top floor apartment, this would be OK too, I assume, as perhaps more problems occur from the roof area than lower floors? We will not be using a mortgage either. I will need a good notaio to advise me whether I can buy property and help me with all the legalities of course. Do you know where I can look for one?My husband and I are returning to Umbria in Sept specifically to search for property, maybe in Todi, or Passignano sul Trasimeno. We would like to have made prior contact with a notaio before we arrive, to make the most of the 8 weeks we will be there.
This is all true, Gala Placidia. And we don't want the world wide property tax if we had Residenza, nor the other hassles. We have done our sums and have decided that we will have the convenience of a car, but not the hassles, by hiring for the months we are there in Italy. We are used to hiring there already. It's not a great cost in any case.
As fully self funded retirees, we are not looking to work, not looking to stay more than 130 days in Italy per year, nor to rent out our owned apartment. It is disappointing, and hard to understand, why we cannot buy a car in Italy. We are happy to pay registration and insurance taxes, but the Italian government apparently doesn't want the money!
Thanks . I'm taking note of this information and appreciate the links and advice given.
Thanks for the link. I'll have to be ultra careful then re apartments! As retirees, though very fit, we'd prefer not too many stairs! With property, it's the more recent restrictions in Australia re buying property and the law of reciprocity, which I need clarity on. I know many Aussies have bought previously with no problems. Hoping we can too! All advice gratefully received!
Many thanks Ugo! I'm not up to speed with detailed Italian but I'll translate it as best I'm able with help! So am I correct in saying that we should have no problems buying an older place and possibly updating kitchen and bathroom? That's all good news though.Yes, we understand we will have to rent a car. We usually do that now, but not for long periods. I've looked at your website link, but there wasn't anything suitable for me. I'm trying to find an apartment or ground to sky apartment, for about €130,000, in the historic centre of Todi, or similar, or Passignano Sul Trasimeno.
Thanks Ugo, for your prompt reply. I have heard from the consulate, I think, that perhaps we can only buy " not pre-existing " property. I'm not sure what that means. Have you heard that?And I believe I can't buy a car as a non resident, and I don't wish to be a full time resident, but just visit for up to 3 months at a time. If we can't buy a car, then that restricts greatly where we can buy. It needs to be somewhere with good access to transport, like Passignano sul Trasimeno. Any advice for this place?