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I've been fine at this end ogni giorno............you weren't wearing mittens were you ????  S

Good news...........Once I get into the routine (18 months down the road, and now in the calendar!),......... my neighbour's car seems to be getting through its health checks and has 177,000 kms on the clock ! On that basis, mine has only just been 'run in' with 33,000kms! Originally, when we bought it, we thought we'd renew every two/three years or so, but I think I may extend that period now ! ciao ciao, S

I have a BIG question mark on the value of being 'resident', other than it being the 'right' thing to do. The extra tax that you allude to would become payable 18 months after the acquisition of your property if you remain non-resident. The health insurance is (I believe) only required for two years, I'm not aware of it being an annual hit? The 'only one of you' option of taking up residency would work I think ONLY if that one person is the sole owner, if the property is jointly owned, I would assume that the other half would have to pay the extra taxes. If you were to agree to change from joint ownership to single ownership, there would be significant costs associated with that. The half a house would have to be sold from one to the other at the 'going rate' and therefore you would have notary fees and taxes associated with that !! As mentioned earlier, I am an ex-pat, not an ex-pert ! Good luck! S

Thanks Capo Boi, I've JUST heard some news on Sky that the Inter game was interrupted yesterday due to some idiots chanting racist comments. In the background they showed the winning goal, and......................the match commentary was in English !!! S

I'd pay the tax and claim a refund at the end of a given month. That way you'd be legally in the clear whilst driving across the UK? Why on earth anyone would re-register in Italy is beyond me............check what your (just) 3rd party insurance costs will be before you do it !!!!  S

Assuming you have residency, I thought that she in effect could piggy back on your residency? Do you jointly own the house? Interesting what-ifs that you have raised.........My wife and I both have residency(ex UK)............but beyond the EU boundaries could indeed be a very large can of worms? S

Here is a link   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freiburg_im_Breisgau S

You're obviously well up to date with modern lounging techniques Annec !! I did see it before the carafe was empty ! S

There is always risk when you buy a property anywhere.............BUT...........if you can read and understand the basics I'd go without the lawyer. The notary has responsibility in making sure the legal ownership etc is identified and rules are adhered to. He will not do a survey on the property so things such as who owns the road , white goods, boiler are in working order etc are your responsibility, I got away with it  S

Good stop off place.............the oldest hotel in Germany is there. S