Suddenly there is a new forum and lots of new members appear from nowhere asking really useful questions! it's almost as if someone somewhere is trying to make the new site justifuy its existence. Which is nice.
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One for Charlotte - i have an American client, executor of his fathers estate who says that under the Uniform International Wills Act he can deal with the Italian succession of his American/Italian father.
Wed, 01/23/2013 - 06:36
Thu, 05/10/2012 - 13:28
'Tourists' in ITaly have now got a deroga from the government allowing them to buy stuff that costs more than 1000 euros with cash.
Wed, 02/22/2012 - 03:22
There is a hugely important element to the manovra published yesterday. For people who took residence in Italy to get prima casa, but dont actually live here...From 2012 you will pay 7/1000 on the value of any property owned OUTSIDE ITaly.
Thu, 12/15/2011 - 02:52
oops apologies - going blind in my old age
Thu, 12/02/2010 - 03:55
So the Nationwide has introduced bank charges - £1 fee and 2% commission on every withdrawal via ATM abroad - Im gutted. But, I had no advance warning and am also deeply annoyed. Anyone else in the same boat?
Thu, 11/18/2010 - 03:54
Somewhat open mouthed to see a large ad for Giambrone on the front page of the Italy Mag website.
Sat, 11/06/2010 - 04:04
Does anyone have any info on the scudo fiscale. It seems that the new version is not only retroactive, but anyone bringing money into Italy could be liable for 5% tax if they are resident.
Tue, 01/05/2010 - 13:05
The disaster in the province of Messina goes to prove the instability and 'eyes wide shut' approach to living in Italy.
Mon, 10/05/2009 - 04:04
Comments posted
Tim do a pay as you go key - but its not cheap.
3 do not do a PAYG service - 3 is a UMTS service, and if there is no UMTS coverage it uses the TIM network. The 3 dealis 19 euros per month for 800 hours unlimited internet - 24 month contract, and miles better than tim and vodafone - but if you dont live in a decent UMTS coverd zone its waste of time and money.
Or add sun dried tomatoes - very Sicilian.
Where to start? Giambrone has closed up in the Uk and allegedly done a runner to palermo. The SRG want to speak to him and his ex associates for many many reasons. He has also, I hear, taken all his client records out of the UK which he shouldnt have done. Itll all end in tears and hopefully justice for many clients.
If you want to be an official holiday let - ie on the official list of places to stay you will need to jump through hoops with the APT, and it probably wont be worth your while. If you let longer term I would recommend that you only let on a contratto transitorio (furnished for up to 18 months) and you retain your rights as landlord. It means the renter must declare that he is there for work or study and have his residnece in another comune. The contract should be registered at the Ufficio delle Entrate.If you let unofficially its a breeze, but declare the income on your IRPEF return.
If you're not a resident you can apply for a carta di soggiorno which should give you the required paperwork to buy a car. It isnt compulsory (since March 2007) but is the only real alternative. Im assuming youre a european citizen.
Marrige certificates and birth certificates are being requested more and more by comunes for proof of status - they must be translated, but it doesnt have to be a traduzione giurata. The birth certificate thing really annoys me because a British passport is proof of birth but they dont accept it as such.
Just to fill it out a bit - the only thing to do is make a will, and then you can leave what you like to who you like. Otherwise there is a very complicated list of who gets what starting with children and spouse and going on to 3rd cousin twice removed. You can make a short will saying you want everything to be done according to your country of citizenship, and thats the only way to include 'significant others'!
they dont. common law partners dont exist in italian law.
Debts in Italy are on the property not the person - and it is possible that a house is sold with debts even though the compromesso will state that the property must be sold free of debt. As the only recourse is through the courts, it means that some people are happy to sell a property with debt knowing it will take years before they are brought to book. Believe it!