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WoW Baz! Just how many community members on here work for IMag....?

Hello. I'm an expat who is 6 months new to Naples area.

I am an expat who has been here for 40 years and after woring here as a journalist - for American and then Italian papers -  has written a book on the subject. If you want to contect me, feel free.

Yes, I did own property in Verona that we accidentally inhertited and would love to share my story!!   Please get back to me if you are interested in hearing it. 

We're just embarking on a house build in Le Marche, where we'll be permanently moving to from London. So early stages, but happy to chat if you're interested.

Have moved from Ireland to The Euganean Hills last year. Bought a sweet little house with great views among the vineyards and olive groves. Love to walk. Currently writing a novel set in Venice. A big move, but so far so good. Lots of teething problems with the builders, but otherwise pretty problem free. 

When you write your novel, please try and get your Italian spelling right. I just came across a book (one which doesn't interest me) that is set in Venice and is called "Inamorata". How oculd a writer not check the spelling when she uses an Italian word as her title. It is spelled "innamorata" with two ns.  

Brava S.Gilbert!!!!!

Thanks, VeniceGal. Visit my site  - www.myhomesweetrome.com -- and, if you are interested, check out my book on living in Italy. It's on Amazon. It is called "My Home Sweet Rome: Living (and Loving) in Italy's Eternal City". Ciao for now 

Thanks everyone for getting back to me I will be in tough after Ferragosto, just vreturned from a fabulous festa in nthe mountain town of Palombaro with many more to come over the next week... Hope you all have a happy and healthy ferragosto...Barry

Barry, I would personally like to hear the stories of Americans retiring in Italy, as that would be my circumstance. I've read a lot about Brits moving over, and young people from all over taking the plunge. Us golden American oldies need representation too! :)

I still urge people to read my book before they decide to move here. It's called "My Home Sweet Rome: Living (and Loving) in Italy's Eternal city" (On Amazon, Barnes and Noples, Apple, Kobo). I've been here for 40 years and am not going anywhere but the subetxt (not so sub, actually) is "It's a great place to visit, but would you really want to live here?". I'm not saying you shouldn't come, especially if you are retired and don't need to work. But you should know what life here is really like before you take the plunge. 

No matter what country you move to, research is essential. I explored all aspects of living here in Italy long before actually taking the plunge and deciding to move here. The research was well worthwhile and I would urge all those dreaming about 'La Dolce Vita' to visit as often as possible before making that final decision. Location is important; remember that the rustic farmhouse you dream of is often isolated and won't help you to become part of the local community. Like with every country, the rules will be different wherever you go. Be prepared for queuing, signing lots of papers, watching a dizzying amount of photo-copying of documents and listening to the sound of multiple rubber stamping. My move here was also made a great deal simpler by the use of an English speaking estate agent who was accustomed to facilitating Irish, British and American clients. His advice was invaluable and I was lucky to have chosen a property from his portfolio. I have been here for eighteen months and couldn't be happier or more content with my life in Italy. I am happy to answer any questions about my own particular experience. 

I am a retired American with a (part vacation/part personal residence)  house in the village of Valle San Giovanni, a frazione of Teramo.  I found a way open to other Americans, possiby to other EEU citizens to finance their stay in Italy.   One path involves landing a position with the military, most likely in Aviano, Vicenza, Naples or Catania, either as a GS employee or a a contractor.   I am currently a contractor near the Frankfurt/Hahn airport in Germany.  Working in this position allows me to cheaply fly to Pescara for a long weekend.   The information on the websites for my house and the village, unless noted othewise, was composed by myself, is not copyrighted, and you are welcome to share or use it in any way you see fit. 

Thank you for asking, Barry. I have been looking at Abruzzo, because it might be affordable to me, it looks like a beautiful area, and my goal is to grow some grapes and have a few fruit and olive trees. I will not be leaving soon, but I can't stop thinking about it, so I'm looking for friendly places to chat with ex pats, while also pouring over property listings.
S Gilbert, I hear you. I'll try to check out your book. I'm sure it's very helpful.
Orna, so glad your plans worked out well. Would you consider revealing the agent you used?

Thanks to everyone who has shown interest in being interviewed with their story of why they bought or want to buy a house in Italy, please contact me via my email address lillie.barry@gmail.com and I will respond direct and we can take it from there. Best wishes, Barry

We have had a house in Cingoli Le Marche for six years.We visit as often as we can as we have now finished the renovations. We would be happy to take part.

We have a holiday home in Le Marche and you'll find something here on the ups and downs of home ownership in Italy http://wp.me/pp7NI-9i

Hi Barry, I would love to write an article. Last year Katia, very kindly let me write an article about my new book ' A Chestnut Barn in Tuscany' which has since become a best seller on Amazon, together with a short story about another visit to Italy. My sequel 'Back to Tuscany and the Barn' has just recently been published and I would love to be able to share my knowledge and insight into 'living the dream' with other likeminded people. Many thanks for your time.  Catherine Carabine.

benn living in USA.........recently bought a vacation home in my hometown of Campobasso...what are your interests

I have a story that I've written about Calabria.. My husband is Italian, I am American and my in-laws have a house in Calabria that we visit every Summer.jones.life.photography@gmail.com-Cassie

welcome to ask me about my "story" which began 25 years ago when my ex and I bought a tiny place in a tiny town in Umbria, "moved up", made a beautiful home, interacted mostly with local farmers, townspeople and artists (we are artists). Divorce, house sold after 7 years on the market, my choice to then restart in Puglia. That will be my "last" vacation home and I bought there to be someplace warm, near the sea, affordable and in a province that is more forward looking than Umbria, which has a huge piece of my heart.

We have been in Italy for 8 years and now run perfectpuglia.com, pugliapools.com as well as our trulloneglialberi.com
Would love to share our experiences if it helps.
Chris.

We have some wonderful stories. We came to live in Casoli Abruzzo from Cape Town , South Africa. We have Villa Di  Stelle, which is a holiday rental property , and we live close by at Casa Paradiso! We've been here almost 2 and a half years, and in that time we rebuilt the villa and cultivated the 6 acre property around us. We've dealt with builders, geometras, the Questura (as my husband's had to deal with residency) and just about every facet of 'welcome to Italy' beurocracy there is! We are however very happy here, and love our surroundings. If you'd like any specifically targeted stories, let me know!  Jo and Chris  

We own in Abruzzo and happy to chat!

Small world! Have sent you a FB request. Weve met a few South Africans here, always so unexpected but great! 

Ciao! I'd love to contribute any stories or authentic recipes if that's what you are looking for =) I am an American who is married to a Sicilian and we live here in Sicily, specifically in the province of Ragusa. You can find more about me on my blog http://anamericaninsicily.com/

Get in touch with my wife. Her blog about our adventures in Italy is very good. http://guardia-italy.blogspot.com her email address is patsy.kestler@cbre.com