Modicasa
English expat in Italy
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204
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About me
English
Lives in Modica
Speaks English, italian
Registration: 15 August 2020
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Scicily relocated by deanomufc7264
Hello. I'm in a fortunate position to be able to purchase a property in scicily in the next couple of years. ive visIted the east coast and i like what ive seen. im going to visit the north this year and have a look about. Syracuse and Noto got ...
I always say drive around until you find a place that feels like home, then zone in on what you want to buy. Noto is nice, only 6km from the sea, but not great for shopping - you'd have to go to avola or Modica. Siracusa, on hte sea, no beaches - ... Read More
Retiring in Lucca, Italy by gaetanaanastasia
Hi. I am looking into retiring from the United States to Lucca, Italy. I would be living on my Social Security and small pension. I would love some advice as to how to begin this process. I was thinking about flying over and then applying to stay ...
You need to apply through your local consulate in your home country. You will need proof of income which as a single person is about 33000 euros per year for an elective residency visa. You will also need an address - either a home you have bought ... Read More
Are there any cons to moving to Tuscany ? by Rlewingtonpytka
Hi we are Ryszard & JenWe are planning to move to Italy later this year or early 2027. We are not sure where to move to exactly but Tuscany seems a good place to start. Are there any cons to moving to Tuscany ?Where is a nice place to live.We ...
Tuscany is big as a region. Do you want to be within 30 minutes of the sea? Do you want to be up inthe hills/mountains? Do you like rain and snow? Do you want to be near an art city? Do you want avoid as many tourists as possible? Make a ... Read More
Requirement for residency permit by ltoby955
I hold an EU longterm residency in Portugal but I am a non EU passport holder. I was wondering what the enry requirements are? I saw there are certain areas where you can relocate to with a flat rate tax on pensions namely Pulia. Many thanks for any ...
Patronati do not speak English as a rule, they are run by and for Italians. Certainly in the south there is very little chance that you will find an English speaking member of staff. Read More
Requirement for residency permit by ltoby955
I hold an EU longterm residency in Portugal but I am a non EU passport holder. I was wondering what the enry requirements are? I saw there are certain areas where you can relocate to with a flat rate tax on pensions namely Pulia. Many thanks for any ...
You would need to show income above the minimum required and an address - so either a house you own or a rental contract. The health service as a 'European' you might not need, but its highly possible they will insist you have health insurance for ... Read More
Real estate agent recommendations by mondocanemsr
can someone recommend a real estate agent to help me buy or rent in North Sicily especially between Palermo and Messina. I have located some properties in Provincia di Messina but need someone to represent my interest. Thank you
Long term rental usually do not stay on the market long enough to make it onto idealista or suchlike. AS everyone thinks they can make a fortune doing holiday lets, the amount of 4x4's or long term contratti liberi is diminishing so the market is ... Read More
Looking for FIAIP approved real estate agent by jimds
Hi, I'm a Californian and I'm looking to permanently relocate to the Trieste or Lake Garda area of Italy in May of 2026. I'll be taking a month long trip in March to look at villas with an agent and hopefully sign a lease. I am not and will not be ...
Consultants are called that precisely because they are not licenced agents and work聽 illegally if they ask for commission on a sale.聽 聽Even if they are affiliated to the agent, it is the agent you need to deal with and see the ... Read More
Looking for FIAIP approved real estate agent by jimds
Hi, I'm a Californian and I'm looking to permanently relocate to the Trieste or Lake Garda area of Italy in May of 2026. I'll be taking a month long trip in March to look at villas with an agent and hopefully sign a lease. I am not and will not be ...
You can find the FIAIP agents in your area here: https://www.fiaip.it/trova-lagente-fiap-di-zona/ Read More
Real estate agent recommendations by mondocanemsr
can someone recommend a real estate agent to help me buy or rent in North Sicily especially between Palermo and Messina. I have located some properties in Provincia di Messina but need someone to represent my interest. Thank you
https://www.fiaip.it/trova-lagente-fiap-di-zona/#menu1 - You can go here and find a FIAIP registered agent in your area of interest. If you the properties you have found are with other agents, then you have to use that agent. If they are private ... Read More
Looking to buy house in Sicily by mondocanemsr
Newbie here, considering buying house to relocate. Any information on realtors and/ attorneys. Not sure where to start.Thanks
A visa is not automatic if you buy a house. You will still need to qualify for a visa. Sicily has alot of coast. Visit and drive round the island and see what seems 'like you' and where you feel at home. Read More
Looking to buy house in Sicily by mondocanemsr
Newbie here, considering buying house to relocate. Any information on realtors and/ attorneys. Not sure where to start.Thanks
What is your nationality - are you allowed to buy property in ITaly What visa would you use to stay in ItalyWhere do you think you would like to move? And for what reasons? 4 . Visit, drive around and decide on an area, and only then zone in to ... Read More
Looking to buy house in Sicily by mondocanemsr
Newbie here, considering buying house to relocate. Any information on realtors and/ attorneys. Not sure where to start.Thanks
Sicily is big. Where exactly? Read More
Taxes for expats in Italy by Cheryl
Hello everyone, When settling in and living in Italy, you will also need to navigate the local tax system. In order to help newcomers and expats ease their tax-related experience, we would like to invite you to share your experience. What are ...
@lackstone0016 ERV is an elective residency visa. Read More
Self-employed with young family: transitory or residential rent? by semiphysics
Hello everyone, We have a two year old and are considering moving to Italy for at least 12 to 18 months. We live in UK, my wife is Italian and I am British and Irish (EU citizens). I am self-employed and the only one working at the moment because of ...
Your wife is Italian so your child can access school easily.For healthcare they may say you will need health insurance for the first 5 years of being resident, but you dont. However, depending how long your wife has been out of Italy (and paying ... Read More
Italian Mortgages by Staceyg07
Ciao!What has been anyone's experience with obtaining a mortgage in Italy as a US citizen? Either with or without residency?I've heard stories some okay and some incredibly difficult. Curious to hear from the forum. Grazie!
As a non resident it would be virtually impossible to get a mortgage as a foreigner. Even for foreign residents it's not easy - you will have to supply a mountain of paperwork - ten years of pay slips etc, all translated into Italian. Plus Italian ... Read More