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I usually drive to Italy with my old style UK paper drivers licence with no photo.  Back in early 2020 this was also good to show for car hire.  Have the rules changed since Brexit?  is an old style UK paper licence still valid for car hire?  The

Thu, 01/18/2024 - 11:39

Just in case it might help anyone not already aware.  My comune is discounting the costs of IMU by 37.5% for second home owners resident abroad who are in receipt of a recognized pension as proof of retired status.

Fri, 01/06/2023 - 08:57

Any recommendations on an Italian bank? I have used MPS for years and they are fine and I can manage stuff online but they seem expensive, I assume to pay for an extensive branch network.

 

Fri, 08/05/2022 - 04:17

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Wed, 04/24/2024 - 04:49

Cheers. I'll have to give it a go.

Tue, 04/23/2024 - 16:39

Alan, i've also been thinking of getting a tag. I was thinking of Telepass as the cost is the same, 4 euro for a month used but they will not ship to a UK address. Otherwise looks as good as other offers, linked to a credit card, and easy to change reg number.

A question with Bip&Go, can it be shared across different vehicles or is it linked to one reg? Never heard of this brand which seems cheaper than other offers if used in a single country, though month of use cost is hardly a deal breaker. Cheers.

Sun, 04/21/2024 - 15:34

I think you just need to find metal fencing you like and most builders merchants will deliver. I agree with asking neighbours if they know anyone who will lend a ladder, a good way to break the ice as most people are willing to help.

Mon, 04/15/2024 - 12:03

The internet is your friend. There are loads of guides. It depends on where you are in Tuscany, transport, weather and how far you want to walk or cycle. There are nice bits out of Lucca, San Gimignano and Monteriggione. Nice time of year to sample.

Fri, 04/12/2024 - 15:13

See if there is a leroy marlin nearby.

Fri, 04/12/2024 - 15:10

It depends on where you live now and which bits of Italy are easiest to reach. If Southern UK then I would suggest Puglia by flying to Bari. Another choice would be eastern Campagna accessed by flying into Naples. If you fancy Tuscany then Lunigiana and Garfagnana offer good value flying into Pisa. 

Thu, 04/04/2024 - 05:03

You might want to check with Newcastle, there are 4 classes of NI in the UK. As an accountant I know that Class 2 and 4 are for self employment and Class 3 are Voluntary NI. Class 1 is for employer & employees.

Thu, 04/04/2024 - 05:03

You might want to check with Newcastle, there are 4 classes of NI in the UK. As an accountant I know that Class 2 and 4 are for self employment and Class 3 are Voluntary NI. Class 1 is for employer & employees.

Thu, 04/04/2024 - 05:02

You might want to check with Newcastle, there are 4 classes of NI in the UK. As an accountant I know that Class 2 and 4 are for self employment and Class 3 are Voluntary NI. Class 1 is for employer & employees.

Wed, 04/03/2024 - 14:03

I can only answer small bits of your question. I assume you mean Class 3 Voluntary NI contributions. If not already aware, you can check your UK pension forecast online, this is useful to check that you have complete years as just one missing Class 3 contribution invalidates a year.  Ypu  sn then plug any gaps but there are time limits.

You can also ring the International Pension Centre at Newcastle to get early advice on whether best to aggregate pension into the Italian pension, or Italian pension into UK pension or keep them as separate. I don't know about UN pension tax treatment but I am sure all your other income would have to be declared.

I don't know how income is declared in Italy.

All the best.