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Construction costs throughout Europe have gone up significantly since the start of Putins "liberation' of Ukraine  so a rise is expected.

However, it does depend on several factors. 

   1.  When was the original estimate given?

   2.  What works have been carried out?  Different material costs have risen differently.  Materials shortages have had major effects

   3.  Labour costs have risen.

However, did your builder keep you on formed of price increases as the works progressed?

Have you talked to your Comune about any necessary approvals?

Totally agree with Tony's comment.  Also applies to finding local builders etc

I think your friend could well be liable to VAT and Customs Duty

https://www.gov.uk/moving-to-uk

Probably best to check with the helpline. 

Many many thanks Tony -

Looks like this could be very useful for many (old) Brits with holiday homes in Italy. 

Thanks for the post Tony.

I have just done an Internet search and found this'

https://arlettipartners.com/imu-benefits-for-individual-who-are-resident-abroad/

My questions are-

1.  Is it a 37.5% or 50% reduction on IMU.  Is it constant across Italy,  or can Comunes set their own rate?

2.  It's not clear if retired UK citizens living in UK and receiving a UK Pension can get the  IMU and TARI discounts on their Italian holiday home (assuming they don't rent it out).  I think it indicates they can, but cannot see it stated clearly.

3.  How do I claim any discounts?  I have looked at my Comune website and cannot find anything about these discounts.  

Again, thank you Tony for a great posting.

I'd suggest you use a local Geometra rather than an Architect  - Geometras are less architecturally qualified, but have more "hands on " knowledge. They are also less expensive.  I have found them great on advising the practicalities of building restoration and refurbishment.

Geometras also prepare all drawings and make the submission to the Comune. And they supervise the works.

Choose by recommendation from locals, although your Estate Agent may also be able to give you some names.

Ask to see some of their work - drawings and actual properties.

Whichever you use - it must be local, as they understand how the Comune works, and what they like and what won't be accepted.

I believe that 2 month rentals aren't the norm in Italy.

Have you looked at holiday parks (mobile homes) in the area?

Good luck with your search

I must admit that I have some sympathy with a female who gets less than a half of the inheritance her brothers get,  but do not know the reasons behind such a seemingly unfair distribution

Two options come to mind.

1...Go to law, in the hope that she realises that her legal costs will be excessive,  and she therefore relents on the sale

Or

2... You and your brother each offer her 1.5/30 of your respective inheritances, (conditional on a sale) leaving her with 7/30 and the you boys with 7.5/30 each.  She may see this as a more equitable solution, and agree to sell.

(REMINDER TO SELF - MUST SORT OUT WHAT HAPPENS TO MY HOUSE WHEN I GO)

Ugo,

If you think that suggesting that the UK government advice to talk to the Italin Consulates of Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs about visa options, is deceitful, may I suggest you review what you consider deceit to be.