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.
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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!
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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…..
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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…
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