In the UK when you want to buy a property, you need a lawyer and an estate agent. In France, there’s a third party involved and they are called notaries.
When asked about living in Italy, I tend to answer based on my own experience. As a Brit abroad, questions about weather, taxes, food costs, healthcare, heating, safety and whether Italians speak English, often pop up. To help you on your journey to becoming an Italian homeowner, I’ve written down some FAQs and answered them as best as I can.
Canada has extended their partial ban on foreign buyers purchasing property until January 2027. Plus, Canada have put a cap on the number of temporary residents. Find out how this could impact your plans.
Sydney, Melbourne and Perth tend to dominate the international property buyer’s imagination. But if the blare of the big city is not for you, you might find your feet in one of these small towns. Each offers a gentler pace of life, surrounded by nature, be that the coast, the rainforest or the desert. Discover two towns named after animals, the country’s counter-culture capital and a town that is literally built underground.
Head to the east coast of Attica for well-priced holiday homes and a fast ferry route to the Cyclade Islands. Towns on the east coast of Attica, between Marathon in the north and Porto Rafti in the south, are conveniently located for the city of Athens, Athens Airport and Rafina Port.
