Suddenly there is a new forum and lots of new members appear from nowhere asking really useful questions! it's almost as if someone somewhere is trying to make the new site justifuy its existence. Which is nice.
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One for Charlotte - i have an American client, executor of his fathers estate who says that under the Uniform International Wills Act he can deal with the Italian succession of his American/Italian father.
Wed, 01/23/2013 - 06:36
Thu, 05/10/2012 - 13:28
'Tourists' in ITaly have now got a deroga from the government allowing them to buy stuff that costs more than 1000 euros with cash.
Wed, 02/22/2012 - 03:22
There is a hugely important element to the manovra published yesterday. For people who took residence in Italy to get prima casa, but dont actually live here...From 2012 you will pay 7/1000 on the value of any property owned OUTSIDE ITaly.
Thu, 12/15/2011 - 02:52
oops apologies - going blind in my old age
Thu, 12/02/2010 - 03:55
So the Nationwide has introduced bank charges - £1 fee and 2% commission on every withdrawal via ATM abroad - Im gutted. But, I had no advance warning and am also deeply annoyed. Anyone else in the same boat?
Thu, 11/18/2010 - 03:54
Somewhat open mouthed to see a large ad for Giambrone on the front page of the Italy Mag website.
Sat, 11/06/2010 - 04:04
Does anyone have any info on the scudo fiscale. It seems that the new version is not only retroactive, but anyone bringing money into Italy could be liable for 5% tax if they are resident.
Tue, 01/05/2010 - 13:05
The disaster in the province of Messina goes to prove the instability and 'eyes wide shut' approach to living in Italy.
Mon, 10/05/2009 - 04:04
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I have no pink sticker - i have a photocard and an old paper licence (Green) which i have to show when I hire a car in the UK.... so perhaps its time I took the plunge and got an Italian licence to go with my soon to be acquired citizenship!
If your partial reconstruction involves foundations, higher building than previoulsy etc, you will need a geologist report to comply with the new antiseismic laws. WIthout this you will not get abitabilità nor collaudo. I agree - ask him to put it all in writing, and see how quick he scarpers.
5 years ago I went to the motorizzazzione to get my pink sticker, who sent me to the polizia stradale, who sent me to the carabinieri who sent me back to the motorizzazzione. I was informed that what I wanted didnt exist, and why didnt I just drive around until they stopped me. Which they did - and asked me for my PdS - which I politely explained no longer existed for EU citizens. The carabinieri wanted to know why my licence wasnt in Italian - because 'we cant be expected to read German' - and I pointed out that page 247 of their black book had the relevant information about EU licences. Their brains fizzed and i was sent on my way. Now - my licence expires in 2014 - the blinking of a gnats eye in Sicily - what do I do, renew my UK licence at my parents address, or do the right thing and end up in a hideous labyrinth of Sicilian bureacracy? Amusing ideas only please.
You must tell the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) immediately of any changes to your name, address or both. You can update your driving licence online or send it to DVLA for amendment. A new licence will be issued free of charge unless your photograph’s due for renewal. http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/DriverLicensing/NeedANewOrUpdatedLi...
YOu should notify the DVLA of any change of permanent address
If you have an EU driving licence you can keep it until it expires. After that you will need to get an Italian one - if you are resident in Italy.
There is another problem with donations in Italy, in that they can be contested. If you give a house to child A and nothing to child B - it is possible that the notaio will have problems doing a subsequent sale, as child B can always come back and claim half of the property. If donating, try and give equal amounts to all children - as if you can prove that they all got equal dibs then its not possible to contest any donation.
You must be resident to buy a car. (though if buying new the dealers 'can help you'. Otherwise its not worth the effort trying to beat the system.
1. You can't. The only way is for the other 4 owners to donate their quota, but it will cost the same as a sale, or sell it to you. However, this does depend whether they have formally accepted their quota of succession. If not they can renounce their share - but if it came via the legittima, this may not be possible. 2. Bring as much as possible, marriage certificates, birth certificates, CF, 4. You will need a notaio, and a translator as you are not fluent in Italian. If you sign a document in ITalian without knowing what you are signing, it is legally null. I would suggest - 'My House' in Cianciana - they speak English and are an honest estaate agents - who will be able to help you at least with the sale of the land. They probably offer translation services too, but you should pay. If you have a UK will then you will only have to do a holographic Italian will, saying that you want the law of your nationality to govern any probate.
Technically there is no problem about house purchase, but it does depend on where your money comes from. If you bank in the CI you will have problems bringing money into ITaly, for the purchase, you need to ask your accountant. If the CI has a law (liek Switzerland) that does or does not allow foreigners to buy property without being a resident, then it is probably that there is reciprocity in this law in Italy.