We are looking to buy the land opposite our house with another person who would like a small piece of this land, to gain access to his other land which adjoins it. The local farmer knows the owner and is looking to negotiate the sale to us. He h
I know that you may not be keen to listen to the radio, but I am finding that doing so is helping me get used to hearing the language on a regular basis whilst in the UK rather than at my house in Italy, and is a good way to be 'around' the language and supplement my normal text book/CD learning. My teacher is correct, although at times I may only be able to pick up 30-50% of what is being spoken about, each day I am understanding a bit more. I listen through the internet to an Italian station that plays a lot of english music with chat and news in between. This helps break the intensity. Try this link - there is a great choice on there. http://www.listenlive.eu/italy.html . Hope you find the right solution for you.
Hi Antonietta,Sent you a PM but guess you haven't seen it yet. I think you are not far from me in the UK - I am based in Haywards Heath West Sussex. If yes, what a coincidence you are looking at the same region in Italy where we have bought
Hi Antonietta,We started our search in Tuscany because given the criteria we were looking for, our property agent thought that would be the best place to start. We weren't finding what we were looking for so after several months of trying, we then expanded the search to Piedmont. The house we bought was the only one we needed to see - despite a huge amount of work to be done, we were smitten and since buying, on each visit we find it just gets better and better. The area is stunning - I still cannot get over the view from our house of the Alps in the winter - like a picture postcard.We are discovering that there are more expats in Monferrato than we realised, and the ones we have met have been very helpful so far. If you are on facebook, look for the group Expats in Monferrato, and hook up with me there too - we can catch up some more.
Hi Antonietta,I see you've picked up on Diana's thread, and having lived in Piedmonte for a while, she will be a good resource for you. We've bought a place in the Monferrato region of Piedmont and will be moving out there soon. I have to say I have fallen in love with the place -the people have been wonderfully welcoming, both Italian and the ex-pats we've already met , and the area has lots to offer. Although I cannot answer your questions at the moment, I do hope that you find that answers you are after, and look forward to the fact that you may become a 'neighbour'.
Ciao Paola,Welcome from another soon to be expat!Would be interested to know which part of Monferrato are you basing yourself in? We have a place near Cerrina and are sorting out residency shortly. I think the site you have found is Ed's - why don't you hook up with him re your thoughts - he's a great guy and keen to socialise.Wishing you all the best with your plans - look forward to possibily meeting up when you are there?Jane
Hi Badger,Thanks for the advice on the thermal certificates - good to know - will look into this. Am aiming for residency later this summer so looks like I will be more eligible then. As per comment to Serge, will post back to the thread once I find out more from the window companies we've already appraoched and my geometra, to share the knowledge..regards, Montana
Serge,Many thanks for you response and information. We've had a couple of quotes already and then heard about the grant after. We've a house with many windows and doors onto terraces so the investment is significant. for those plus shutters and mosquito nets. I'll go back to the companies that have quoted and my geometra to see what they say - will post back on this thread once I have the info in a bid to share the knowledge.regards, Montana
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I know that you may not be keen to listen to the radio, but I am finding that doing so is helping me get used to hearing the language on a regular basis whilst in the UK rather than at my house in Italy, and is a good way to be 'around' the language and supplement my normal text book/CD learning. My teacher is correct, although at times I may only be able to pick up 30-50% of what is being spoken about, each day I am understanding a bit more. I listen through the internet to an Italian station that plays a lot of english music with chat and news in between. This helps break the intensity. Try this link - there is a great choice on there. http://www.listenlive.eu/italy.html . Hope you find the right solution for you.
Not had to claim, but have also found Intasure the best for ease of dealing with and straight forward set up.
Hi Niklas,Best of luck with your renovation, and welcome to the region.
Hi Antonietta,Sent you a PM but guess you haven't seen it yet. I think you are not far from me in the UK - I am based in Haywards Heath West Sussex. If yes, what a coincidence you are looking at the same region in Italy where we have bought
Hi Antonietta,We started our search in Tuscany because given the criteria we were looking for, our property agent thought that would be the best place to start. We weren't finding what we were looking for so after several months of trying, we then expanded the search to Piedmont. The house we bought was the only one we needed to see - despite a huge amount of work to be done, we were smitten and since buying, on each visit we find it just gets better and better. The area is stunning - I still cannot get over the view from our house of the Alps in the winter - like a picture postcard.We are discovering that there are more expats in Monferrato than we realised, and the ones we have met have been very helpful so far. If you are on facebook, look for the group Expats in Monferrato, and hook up with me there too - we can catch up some more.
Hi Antonietta,I see you've picked up on Diana's thread, and having lived in Piedmonte for a while, she will be a good resource for you. We've bought a place in the Monferrato region of Piedmont and will be moving out there soon. I have to say I have fallen in love with the place -the people have been wonderfully welcoming, both Italian and the ex-pats we've already met , and the area has lots to offer. Although I cannot answer your questions at the moment, I do hope that you find that answers you are after, and look forward to the fact that you may become a 'neighbour'.
Ciao Paola,Welcome from another soon to be expat!Would be interested to know which part of Monferrato are you basing yourself in? We have a place near Cerrina and are sorting out residency shortly. I think the site you have found is Ed's - why don't you hook up with him re your thoughts - he's a great guy and keen to socialise.Wishing you all the best with your plans - look forward to possibily meeting up when you are there?Jane
many thanks for the links Badger. Am not fluent but have friends who can help if need them to.
Hi Badger,Thanks for the advice on the thermal certificates - good to know - will look into this. Am aiming for residency later this summer so looks like I will be more eligible then. As per comment to Serge, will post back to the thread once I find out more from the window companies we've already appraoched and my geometra, to share the knowledge..regards, Montana
Serge,Many thanks for you response and information. We've had a couple of quotes already and then heard about the grant after. We've a house with many windows and doors onto terraces so the investment is significant. for those plus shutters and mosquito nets. I'll go back to the companies that have quoted and my geometra to see what they say - will post back on this thread once I have the info in a bid to share the knowledge.regards, Montana