I have an Australian Client for whom I refurbished their house on Lake Como, now they are living in Italy for over 12 months, and in their Pension years.
Hello all, I am writing asking the forum for help on behalf of an Australian client for whom we are refurbishing her house in Italy. The Australian lady bought the house to refurbish wanting to take up Italian citizenship.
Hi all I have a very basic question on using this forum: How do I send a Personal Message to someone?It would seem if I hit "reply" and send what would appear to be a message which only to recipient would see, is instead visible by the whole foru
Hi Steve,Just a thoughtHave a look at thishttp://lavillahotel.net/It is bigger than what you have in mind, an upmarket boutique hotel opened many years ago by a UK couple who found the abandoned building, bought it and renovated it. Now seems to be well established with an English speaking clientele, but certainly did not happen overnight and it has been a long road of trial and error to get to where they are now.Would be a bit cheeky but you could give them a call and see if they can share some stories, I am sure they have many stories that will be of interest – you can say that you are looking to open a b+b / hotel far from them in another part of Piemonte. All the best, Conor
Hello Steve,I have finally talked to my Italian friends who run a B& B in Acqui Terme and am getting back to you. They confirmed the above comments in this forum conversation, stating in that 3 bedrooms (6 bed places) is the maximum to stay within the favorable B&B tax bracket; above that you get taxed differently. Everything is possible but your tax status will be defined on the size and set up of your structure. My friends advice is to get a local accountant who will be familiar with the Piemonte Tax law for B&B / small hotels, who can best advise you on planning a future business. I would recommended to find an English speaking one to make life easier for you at the minute – it must be possible to find one if you set your mind to it, and get the relevant Tax planning advice at the beginning of your business planning. By the way I am an Architect from the UK and living/working in Italy for many years. If you require an Architect I would be delighted to be of assistance, I am often in Piemonte and could possibly view a property that you are evaluating to give advice free of commitment. All the best and happy hunting, Conor
Hi Necia,I am answering your message a little late, and possibly have missed the boat.I am also an architect - UK born and trained. I live in Milan and have often managed domestic refurbishment projects in north Italy. I am currently following a refurbishment project of an Australian couple’s house in San Siro, Como, which is just on other side of lake from you, so I will be up in your neck of the woods often in the next 9 months or year. I understand that you have possibly found another architect, so may not require further assistance - but if you want more information from me I will be more than happy to assist. My email address is info@rinovaprojects.comAll the best Conor
Hi Tammy, sorry for taking so long in getting back to you, I was playing catch up at work. Best thing to bring things forward is to look at costs to see if it will work for you and for us.On this forum it is not possible to send personal messages but if you can send me an email to the following email address we can start a more effective correspondence:jimmckeever62@gmail.com
Hi Nicolas and Lewis, thanks for your reply, you are confirmng what I had thought.But I was under the impression that it used to be possible in the past - I may be wrong - but I remember people asking to be "PM"ed in messages I read a year or so ago.
Hi Ellie,I am a self employed architect living in Milan since 2001. I am originally from Belfast, UK.Let me know if I can assist you.All the best, Conor
Hi, now that I think about it we have Italian friends who have just moved from Milan to Acqui Terme, Piemonte and will operate a B&B. If you would like I can ask them if they can help you.
Hi Girl by the LakeWe bought our sofa bed from Campeggi in Anzano del Parco (CO) about 10 years ago and it is still a good sofa and comfortable bed, it is the model in this link:http://www.campeggisrl.it/en/products/alèbut I see that they have many other models now. For outdoor furniture possibly Vittorio Bonacina in Lurago d'Erba (Como) http://www.bonacinavittorio.it/contemporanei/ or the national shop Unopiù (not really local)https://www.unopiu.it/
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Hi Steve,Just a thoughtHave a look at thishttp://lavillahotel.net/It is bigger than what you have in mind, an upmarket boutique hotel opened many years ago by a UK couple who found the abandoned building, bought it and renovated it. Now seems to be well established with an English speaking clientele, but certainly did not happen overnight and it has been a long road of trial and error to get to where they are now.Would be a bit cheeky but you could give them a call and see if they can share some stories, I am sure they have many stories that will be of interest – you can say that you are looking to open a b+b / hotel far from them in another part of Piemonte. All the best, Conor
Hello Steve,I have finally talked to my Italian friends who run a B& B in Acqui Terme and am getting back to you. They confirmed the above comments in this forum conversation, stating in that 3 bedrooms (6 bed places) is the maximum to stay within the favorable B&B tax bracket; above that you get taxed differently. Everything is possible but your tax status will be defined on the size and set up of your structure. My friends advice is to get a local accountant who will be familiar with the Piemonte Tax law for B&B / small hotels, who can best advise you on planning a future business. I would recommended to find an English speaking one to make life easier for you at the minute – it must be possible to find one if you set your mind to it, and get the relevant Tax planning advice at the beginning of your business planning. By the way I am an Architect from the UK and living/working in Italy for many years. If you require an Architect I would be delighted to be of assistance, I am often in Piemonte and could possibly view a property that you are evaluating to give advice free of commitment. All the best and happy hunting, Conor
Hi Necia,I am answering your message a little late, and possibly have missed the boat.I am also an architect - UK born and trained. I live in Milan and have often managed domestic refurbishment projects in north Italy. I am currently following a refurbishment project of an Australian couple’s house in San Siro, Como, which is just on other side of lake from you, so I will be up in your neck of the woods often in the next 9 months or year. I understand that you have possibly found another architect, so may not require further assistance - but if you want more information from me I will be more than happy to assist. My email address is info@rinovaprojects.comAll the best Conor
Hi Tammy, sorry for taking so long in getting back to you, I was playing catch up at work. Best thing to bring things forward is to look at costs to see if it will work for you and for us.On this forum it is not possible to send personal messages but if you can send me an email to the following email address we can start a more effective correspondence:jimmckeever62@gmail.com
Hi Nicolas and Lewis, thanks for your reply, you are confirmng what I had thought.But I was under the impression that it used to be possible in the past - I may be wrong - but I remember people asking to be "PM"ed in messages I read a year or so ago.
Hi Ellie,I am a self employed architect living in Milan since 2001. I am originally from Belfast, UK.Let me know if I can assist you.All the best, Conor
Hi Tammy,
We are on road at minute
Will reply better next week
Hi, now that I think about it we have Italian friends who have just moved from Milan to Acqui Terme, Piemonte and will operate a B&B. If you would like I can ask them if they can help you.
Ah ha, I understand - nothing is ever simple. Best thing is to be in touch with someone who runs a b+b in Piemonte
Hi Girl by the LakeWe bought our sofa bed from Campeggi in Anzano del Parco (CO) about 10 years ago and it is still a good sofa and comfortable bed, it is the model in this link:http://www.campeggisrl.it/en/products/alèbut I see that they have many other models now. For outdoor furniture possibly Vittorio Bonacina in Lurago d'Erba (Como) http://www.bonacinavittorio.it/contemporanei/ or the national shop Unopiù (not really local)https://www.unopiu.it/