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TARI Tax 2024

 

Just had my TARI bill for 2024.  I used the PagoPA website to pay it online 

I had major problems with it not accepting my payment - it seemed to freeze after the card details were entered.

Travelling back from Lake Orta area in N Italy, we travelled to the Simplon Pass to reach our first overnight stop in Sion.

Imagine our delight to find that a landslide has closed the pass "for the foreseeable future"

Don't forget - IMU 1st payment due 16th June

Swiss Motorway Vignette - Online E-Purchase.

 

You can now buy a e-vignette online.  All electronic, so no sticker issued.  It work by using your car number plate. 

 

We used to use Book Depository to get books for our Italian friends at Christmas.

Book Depository now closed.  Does anyone know of an Italian (or EU) bookshop that will accept orders from the UK and deliver to an Italian address?

Train travel from UK to Italy 

 

Open Log Fires in Piemonte [and other areas]

 

DRIVING THROUGH FRANCE  -  LOW EMISSION ZONES.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-66449514

 

EU Entry Permit Required From 2024

 

IMU DISCOUNT FOR UK PENSIONERS

 

I am aware that some posters on this site have got the IMU discount for UK Pensioners with a holiday home in Italy, that is not rented out at all.

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Thanks for that - but I think we've tried quoting those - but I'll check

Looks like your Comune is like mine - questionable interpretation of the rules.

I can't find any reference anywhere to the last 2 points you were told.-

6. You must have lived and worked in Italy in the past.

7. You must be in receipt of an Italian pension

 

I think those 2 points were ruled illegal but the EU Commission, and it had to apply to all AIRE pensioners.

 

 

Of you want to write your own 'Will', I think this site may have some examples of what you write........

https://www.avvocatoandreani.it/documenti/varie/esempio-testamento-olog…

Modicasa is correct on his comments about potential restrictions on what you can do in certain situations.

IF you aren't limited in your options (ie, not centro storico, condominium etc - you need to check), I'd suggest options are:-

1.  Double glaze windows and doors

2.  Insulate the structure

          a.   "External" wall insulation, new brick skin etc, is effective but quite an outlay

          b.   "Internal" wall insulation - this is insulated plasterboard fitted odours on the external walls.  Easier and cheaper than external insulation - easier to cope with windows etc.  BUT probably not as effective as external insulation

          c.  Insulate ceilings and floors if headroom is sufficient.   Insulated plasterboard on ceiling, insulated polystyrene slabs on floor, underneath new flooring.

         d.  Fitting thick carpets helps.

Basically, it's a 'pick and mix' situation. 

Talk to a Geometra or Architect who is local to the area 

Good luck.

 

Found this uk website - may have some useful info

https://www.eco-home-essentials.co.uk/insulating-an-old-house.html

Have you tried asking locals - they should be able to advise. 

If you are buying through a local Estate Agent,  I'd ask him/her for his/her advice on costs.  He may get estimates from local trades (if he wants the sale to go through)

(Advice based on my experience of my very useful Estate Agent when I purchased my place)

As far as I'm aware,  there is no price difference  -  only a time saving.

The tag we use is actually our son's  - as it is daft not to use it when he isn't.  (We tend to travel outside of school holidays, so don't often clash)

The problem with coming on and off the Frech autoroute to avoid tolls is the time factor.

  You could (relatively easily) do the bulk of the journey without paying any tolls  but time of travel would greatly increase, as long as you continue to avoid the Switzerland option.

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 As a comparison  my recent trip to Lake Orta  and back from Calais (approx 12 hrs drive time each way) cost me £65 in tolls plus £36 for the Swiss Vignette (Vignette valid until Jan 2024, so can be used for multiple trips) - so much less expensive than the route via Mont Blanc Tunnel, which must cost about double the cost of 'my' route, or more.

ps - I use a French autoroute "tag" so no delays at the toll booth, as I just go straight to the Telepass booths, and drive straight through.