join us on Twitter
test header image

News & Articles

Translators are invaluable when buying a property in Italy

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

Posted in Articles | Comments Off

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

 

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

Posted in Articles | Comments Off

The realities of obtaining an Italian mortgage – Case study

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

Posted in Articles | Comments Off

Tips on successfully buying and renovating your dream home in Italy

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

Posted in Articles | Comments Off

Letting tips for Italian property owners

View blog at Right Move overseas

Posted in Articles | Comments Off