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We bought our current house almost two years ago.

Is there any kind of standard tariff of charges for the work a geometra does? Or is it just a free for all and they can charge whatever the market will bear / they can get away with? 

German friends of mine have had some building work done and they have asked for a receipt for this to give to their accountant in Germany so they can claim these expenses against eventual rental income.

Regarding leases on rented accommodation:1. Is it usually the case that rental leases are either 18 months or 4 years? Is it possible to have a different term, say one year?

A youngish Italian friend of mine has recently lost her husband, unexpectedly after a short illness. She is struggling emotionally and I am helping her as best I can.

Marito is an extremely keen gardener and so we have an abundance of fruit and vegetables. I would therefore welcome any pointers to websites, books or just ideas about how to preserve / conserve / dry / pickle / ferment produce.

Is it legal to pay a finders fee for a property for a private sale? What is a usual amount?

While picking wild asparagus here in Sardinia yesterday I came across a very large patch of vigorous dark 'nettles' in and around an old ruined building.

What companies do people recommend for 'buildings and contents' holiday house insurance? Our premium goes up and up with Saga and we are wondering if there is another company we should try.

We have a house in the countryside in Sardinia. We have a TIM chiavetta for mobile broadband but there is no reception using this at the house for internet.