There is a lot of speculation around but it seems certain that ICI will return on the prima casa although at a lower rate than previously.
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There was a change the Codice Stradale last year and now Regions can set their own rules for use of snow chains and/or snow tyres.
Tue, 11/29/2011 - 10:49
When walking in the woods in the mountains this weekend we saw a tree I have never seen before. It has leaves like a birch and hadfruit growing in clusters.
Sun, 11/20/2011 - 17:48
Does anyone use ENI for gas & electricity? I fancy their new boiler deal but you need to be a client of gas and electricity.
Fri, 11/18/2011 - 08:25
Hi, sorry for the short notice (only just seen the poster) but there is a meeting tonight at 9pm regarding healthcare in this area. It will be attended by the Vice President of the Marche Regon & the Marche Health Assessor.
Fri, 06/03/2011 - 04:47
Can anyone in or around Ventimiglia tell me what it is like getting over the border to France/Monaco at the moment? We have a small baby and don't want to get stuck on a train/in the car for hours at some checkpoint. Thanks
Wed, 04/20/2011 - 09:30
Hi, could someone help with some translation please? I have a quote from a geometra but I don't understand the first 2 items and how they differ from the other 3.
Fri, 04/01/2011 - 10:28
Did anyone go to the meeting in the town hall last Monday about parking in Amandola? I couldn't go but wondered what was said.
Wed, 02/02/2011 - 12:40
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Directline Italia will accept your no claims bonus from the UK but it must be expressed in years (not %ages) and be on a document or letter from your previous insurer and not more than 6 or 12 months old (sorry can't remember which). If you select they incorrect malus on the website when signing up then they will adjust it when they receive your no claims bonus doc and adjust your premium accordingly.Personally, I have yet to find anyone cheaper in Italy. I too got a very high quote from Italsure but I'm not sure if that is because my car is Italian registered.Remember that the maximum no. of years no claims bonus in the UK is 5 or 7 years (unless it has changed since I lived there) even though you may not have had an accident for 20 years! So you will only get 5 or 7 years recognised for your Italian Direct line policy. I have also claimed for a windscreen from Direct line and they were very efficient.
I have taken my dogs on Eurotunnel. I prefer it as one of my dogs is a bit nervous and leaving him in the car for 2 hours on the ferry with lots of banging and crashing didn't seem like a good idea. Sorry - I don't know what happens if you have a camper.As Gala says, they do need their passports whichever way you come.
I am afraid it is compulsory to have a dog guard if you are carrying more than one dog. Could you fold he back seats down and put a dog guard behind the front seats? Might make luggage a bit difficult........
I can recommend Avio Fioravanti they are very thorough and provide lots of services that other agents seem to charge for. They have an English translator they bring in for viewings but if you email them in English, they will respond in English. Over the phone is a little more difficult as their translator doesn't work fulltime.Don't suppose you fancy an old convent? See here
Sarah & Mark,BCC Picena in Comunanza are very cheap for an Italian bank. I pay €3.65 a month which includes all transaction fees and online banking. My Visa credit card costs €15 a year and as someone else said, it doesn't work like a UK credit card as you have to pay it all off each month. The even speak English!