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Property For Sale In Tuscany

fullphat — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 10:14:43 +0000

Price Reduced
by £200,000

Luxury Villa in Tuscany for Sale

Open Week

7th to 13th April

Sale price £835,500

Proven annual holiday rental income

5 bedroom luxury villa with swimming pool and private gardens * Mulino di Sopra*. An easy drive from Rome, Florence, Siena and Pisa.

Outdoor pool and sun areas
2 bedroom studio apartment
Recently renovated throughout
Beach and ski slopes nearby
Famous vineyards in close proximity
Private landscaped gardens
Open/closed fireplaces & air conditioning
Separate garden studio

For further on the Open Week and the property,
contact sarah@lockhard.co.uk

www.tuscany-house-for-sale.com

The role of the Geometra (Italian surveyor)

Alison Harris — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 13:14:47 +0000

Get the most from your Geometra!

With finance for the restoration of your dream Italian property now secured, you painstakingly vet and appoint reputable building firm and source an experienced local surveyor, also known as a Geometra, to manage and facilitate every step of the project; or at least that is what you think he’ll be doing…!

Before you embark on your building project it is imperative that not only do you familiarise yourself with the role of the Geometra, but that you clearly set out (in a binding written agreement), the exact role you wish him to play in the running and day to day management of the project. Should you wish your Geometra to have a pivotal role throughout the project, and to avoid any unpleasant and costly surprises, you should agree the terms (fees etc) for this in advance, since the Geometra may often consider this an additional service warranting an additional fee. Any ambiguities on his role should be ironed out and eliminated at this initial stage, and not half way through the project.

Read the full article at Buy Association overseas property guide

The realities of renovating property in Italy – A case study

Alison Harris — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 17:46:09 +0000

With a drop in house prices of 15% across some parts of Italy, 2010 has seen a noticeable increase in the purchase of second homes by foreigners. Some of the best deals have been found in the less popular areas such as Puglia, Abruzzo and Le Marche.

Last month I touched on the issues surrounding the management of building contractors, and this article illustrates just how things can go wrong if you fail to carry out due diligence, and don’t keep on top of those Italian builders!

Read full article at Buy Association overseas property guide

Useful advice on how to manage your Italian builders

Alison Harris — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:16:26 +0000

So you’ve patiently and resiliently endured endless delays, meetings and phone calls with notaries, surveyors and planning offices, and have now finally signed the last of the paperwork. Renovation work on transforming that derelict hillside barn into your dream home can begin at last!

The key to running and completing a successful and efficient building project in Italy rests primarily with how you approach and manage all the relevant parties involved. Here are just a few tips on how to keep on top of your contractors to help you ensure your project runs on time, on budget , and more importantly, without any major hiccups along the way… If in doubt, don’t be afraid to seek advice and guidance…..

Read full article at Buy Association overseas property guide

Expert advice on letting your Italian property

Alison Harris — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:31:37 +0000

In this article Alison Harris has given us at Shelter Offshore great insight into how those who have a property in Italy can let it out for the maximum period possible, and how to do so successfully and without stress. She is drawing on her own personal experience as she has been involved with renting out her family’s property in Tuscany for 20 years, as well as the experience she has gained from assisting clients with renting out the properties she has helped them buy.

If you own a home in Italy and you want expert advice for letting your Italian property, read on…

Read full article at Shelter Offshore

Translators are invaluable when buying a property in Italy

Alison Harris — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:23:50 +0000

It can be daunting enough buying a property in your local country, but not understanding the local language and what is going on around you can simply add to the stress when you buy a home abroad.

Having a translator or interpreter on hand throughout the purchasing stages is an efficient way of taking off some of this pressure as well as saving you precious time. In the long-term, an interpreter can save you money too, and when it comes to buying a home in Italy, for those with little or no knowledge of the Italian language, a translator can prove indispensible.

Read full article at Shelter Offshore

Using a project manager to help you buy and/or renovate your property in Italy

Alison Harris — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:19:03 +0000

Whether you’re buying a brand new property in Italy, you’re interested in doing up an ancient farmhouse or you want to build from scratch, it is our view that an experienced project manager can be totally invaluable to you.

Whether you’re particularly proficient in the Italian language or not, chances are you’re not au fait with planning laws, legal processes, builder’s working methods or where to source authentic yet affordable materials for example. Well, a good project manager will be, which is why they are worth their weight in gold!

Read full article at Shelter Offshore

The realities of obtaining an Italian mortgage – Case study

Alison Harris — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:08:19 +0000

You may be considering taking out a mortgage to finance your Italian property purchase or renovation project, opting to go through a UK mortgage provider or alternatively by approaching a local Italian bank that deals in mortgages. But you need to appreciate that things in Italy tend to work slower and often less efficiently than they do in the UK when it comes to mortgage financing.

Read full article on Shelter Offshore

Tips on successfully buying and renovating your dream home in Italy

Alison Harris — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:47:01 +0000

If you’re dreaming of living la dolce vita, you want to retire to Italy or just buy a home and make it your own, this report contains some very relevant and useful information and advice for you.

Read full article at Shelter Offshore

Letting tips for Italian property owners

Alison Harris — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:42:31 +0000

View blog at Right Move overseas