I've been trying to set up a direct debit on my Italian bank account to pay ENEL via the ENEL site but either it doesn't, 'take' or else it seems to work but checking later the direct debit has dropped out.
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
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.
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.
I wouldn't bother with locally based webinars or be put off by the Italian buying process which may be unfamiliar but is straightforward. Obviously, you should research online using italian websites and then visit your preferred area and the local estate agents, you might need someone to help with language to be clear on what you are buying. My advice is make sure it is accessible with good transport links and understand the full costs such as second home taxes and any condominium charges. Personally I feel location and easy maintenance is more important than size so you can easily get from airport and not have to have a hire car. Finally remember that selling can take a while so choose with care but it can be great getting into a community.
I've got all of those other than a vacuum cleaner. I also have a well pump. I shall turn everything on next time just to test the limit. I've got a battery trimmer but it's a bit fiacca, I used to borrow a petrol version from my farming uncle and that was a proper job. I shall now not rest easy until I know my kWh. thank you all especially the first posting, let's hope we get a better year.
I agree with modicasa that I'm not aware of any changes. Seen some chatter on a wealth tax but that has also been floated in the UK. I still look at prices and it has been a buyer's market for a good while but just more so with less attractive properties in terms of location and/or quality. Quality still costs.
I never thought to check the kWh rating. Mine is a holiday home too but it was previously rented out before we bought it and my neighbours hedge trimmer worked okay plus we have the usual white goods so I suspect my supply is strong enough. I feel compelled to now find out. I have an online account with Servizio Electrico but I leave it to a relative to manage. Anyhow I can't face hand trimming hedges and lawn cutting anymore so power tools it is.
Alan. Thank you. Every day is a day at school. I shall get a copy when next over there, I just pay on DD and I've never thought to read the detail on the bill. Tony
Many thanks. I'll give it a go when this madness is over and we can travel. We are in a small town in a fairly modern apartment so it might be okay for the trimmer. Fed up of using the hand cutter for my hedges. The worst that can happen is the trimmer gets a return trip back to UK.
So can I use led, screw lamps from uk in italy without changing anything? I always wondered whether voltage would be an issue. I buy almost everything in italy but sometimes time is limited and I have a couple of spare table lamps and a spare hedge trimmer that I could use in italy. Would they work after a plug swap?
I would agree with others here. Just usual common sense on checking the officially registered boundaries and structure aligns with what you physically expect to see. Campania lovely and underrated beyond the coast.
My thanks to Ugo for clarifications which is all I wanted from anyone with greater knowledge than myself prepared to contribute rather than any endorsement.
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I wouldn't bother with locally based webinars or be put off by the Italian buying process which may be unfamiliar but is straightforward. Obviously, you should research online using italian websites and then visit your preferred area and the local estate agents, you might need someone to help with language to be clear on what you are buying. My advice is make sure it is accessible with good transport links and understand the full costs such as second home taxes and any condominium charges. Personally I feel location and easy maintenance is more important than size so you can easily get from airport and not have to have a hire car. Finally remember that selling can take a while so choose with care but it can be great getting into a community.
I've got all of those other than a vacuum cleaner. I also have a well pump. I shall turn everything on next time just to test the limit. I've got a battery trimmer but it's a bit fiacca, I used to borrow a petrol version from my farming uncle and that was a proper job. I shall now not rest easy until I know my kWh. thank you all especially the first posting, let's hope we get a better year.
I agree with modicasa that I'm not aware of any changes. Seen some chatter on a wealth tax but that has also been floated in the UK. I still look at prices and it has been a buyer's market for a good while but just more so with less attractive properties in terms of location and/or quality. Quality still costs.
I never thought to check the kWh rating. Mine is a holiday home too but it was previously rented out before we bought it and my neighbours hedge trimmer worked okay plus we have the usual white goods so I suspect my supply is strong enough. I feel compelled to now find out. I have an online account with Servizio Electrico but I leave it to a relative to manage. Anyhow I can't face hand trimming hedges and lawn cutting anymore so power tools it is.
Alan. Thank you. Every day is a day at school. I shall get a copy when next over there, I just pay on DD and I've never thought to read the detail on the bill. Tony
Many thanks. I'll give it a go when this madness is over and we can travel. We are in a small town in a fairly modern apartment so it might be okay for the trimmer. Fed up of using the hand cutter for my hedges. The worst that can happen is the trimmer gets a return trip back to UK.
So can I use led, screw lamps from uk in italy without changing anything? I always wondered whether voltage would be an issue. I buy almost everything in italy but sometimes time is limited and I have a couple of spare table lamps and a spare hedge trimmer that I could use in italy. Would they work after a plug swap?
I would agree with others here. Just usual common sense on checking the officially registered boundaries and structure aligns with what you physically expect to see. Campania lovely and underrated beyond the coast.
TV licence is normally automatically added to a domestic electricity bill. You pay IMU via a think an F24 form though I leave that to a relative.
My thanks to Ugo for clarifications which is all I wanted from anyone with greater knowledge than myself prepared to contribute rather than any endorsement.