My place is between Lakes Orta and Maggiore, and I have used Flybe in the past to fly from Birmingham to Milan Malpensa.
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I have often advocated swinging up through Belgium when travelling from UK to Italy, on the grounds of the cheap petrol in Luxembourg and toll free motorways.
When driving to Italy, [Lake Maggiore area], from Calais, I almost always drive up towards Dunkirk and then head East towards Luxembourg.
The reasons for doing so is simple:-
If you are driving down to Italy, this regularly updated AA site gives you the latest info on fuel prices across Europe. Its useful for deciding where to fill up.
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I heard this today on Radio 4
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I'm considering handing over ownership of my Italian Holiday Home to my kids.
Does anyone know
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This may help.
https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/italy-s-data-protection-authority-197…
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.
Found this online.......
https://www.buckles-law.co.uk/blog/italy/inheriting-a-share-of-a-proper…