Has anyone seen the article in the London Times today (19 Aug) about Basilicata? I don't have a subscription to their site so will need to see if I can track down a print copy.
Comune or State ArchivesGala,The records that were begun under the French are very extensive and accurate, there may be a year here and there that is missing.Also the anagrafe is who will issue the certificates required for any citizenship application. If not, a visit to the Archivio di Stato in Avellino is the quickest way to get any information.
Actually...In the areas under the control of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies records were mandated and collected in most towns beginning in the early 1800's, some areas as early as 1809. The local anagrafe offices will have these records and they are also stored at the State Archives in the provincial capital.
What part of Italy?Getting a response to written correspondence either at the parish or comune will depend on where. Here in the south, where some towns had more than 50% of their populations emigrate, the comunes are inundated with these requests. I have been in anagrafe office here where the officials pointed to a stack of requests and admitted they ignore them. The parish providing records is dependent on the priest and some diocese in Campagna require these requests to go through their offices.That said, if you actually visit the town the locals are thrilled. They get so many written requests that sometimes they will go out of their way to help a returning paisano.
The records for this town are not available on-line and would require a visit to either the Archivio di Stato in Avellino or the comune's Anagrafe office.Written requests can be made to the comune but our experience in doing genealogy research for several years is that the comunes are too busy (or apathetic) with other work to respond to correspondence requesting this type of information.
What is your nationality?Femmena, As an American citizen I have to apply for and been granted a PdiS several times. This process is similar but slightly different than applying for the elective residence visa.
Taxi fares listedSteve is right, if you just want to get into Rome take a taxi or the Leonardo Express train. On the ADR site they list the taxi fares and yes the comune of Roma controls and sets the fares:https://www.adr.it/web/aeroporti-di-roma-en-/pax-fco-taxi
Part of the answer on price is the location - small town in the hills between the mountains and the sea and not near a popular tourist area. Also, perhaps pricing hasn't been influenced by expats buying up in the area?There can be a wide range in pricing depending on where you are in Italy. For example here in the south you can buy a similiar property for the same price as this in our small town but if you go to a popular area (tourist town or sea location) the prices can double or triple for a similar property.Until you can see the area and what it offers it is hard to know.
In Ascoli Piceno...There is a small kitchen shop between Pza del Popolo and Pza Arringo that does sharpening. You will see all the gadgets in the window and sometimes they have an antique stone sharpener sitting outside the door.
Italian citizenship?The first issue you will need to deal with is how you will be allowed to stay in Italy. Do you have citizenship here via your great-grandparents? If not, you will need a visa and that requires a whole different set of issues for a US citizen before you can even think about starting a business,
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Comune or State ArchivesGala,The records that were begun under the French are very extensive and accurate, there may be a year here and there that is missing.Also the anagrafe is who will issue the certificates required for any citizenship application. If not, a visit to the Archivio di Stato in Avellino is the quickest way to get any information.
Actually...In the areas under the control of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies records were mandated and collected in most towns beginning in the early 1800's, some areas as early as 1809. The local anagrafe offices will have these records and they are also stored at the State Archives in the provincial capital.
What part of Italy?Getting a response to written correspondence either at the parish or comune will depend on where. Here in the south, where some towns had more than 50% of their populations emigrate, the comunes are inundated with these requests. I have been in anagrafe office here where the officials pointed to a stack of requests and admitted they ignore them. The parish providing records is dependent on the priest and some diocese in Campagna require these requests to go through their offices.That said, if you actually visit the town the locals are thrilled. They get so many written requests that sometimes they will go out of their way to help a returning paisano.
The records for this town are not available on-line and would require a visit to either the Archivio di Stato in Avellino or the comune's Anagrafe office.Written requests can be made to the comune but our experience in doing genealogy research for several years is that the comunes are too busy (or apathetic) with other work to respond to correspondence requesting this type of information.
IMU is the property tax and as the owner you are required to pay this to the comune, usually twice a year.
What is your nationality?Femmena, As an American citizen I have to apply for and been granted a PdiS several times. This process is similar but slightly different than applying for the elective residence visa.
Taxi fares listedSteve is right, if you just want to get into Rome take a taxi or the Leonardo Express train. On the ADR site they list the taxi fares and yes the comune of Roma controls and sets the fares:https://www.adr.it/web/aeroporti-di-roma-en-/pax-fco-taxi
Part of the answer on price is the location - small town in the hills between the mountains and the sea and not near a popular tourist area. Also, perhaps pricing hasn't been influenced by expats buying up in the area?There can be a wide range in pricing depending on where you are in Italy. For example here in the south you can buy a similiar property for the same price as this in our small town but if you go to a popular area (tourist town or sea location) the prices can double or triple for a similar property.Until you can see the area and what it offers it is hard to know.
In Ascoli Piceno...There is a small kitchen shop between Pza del Popolo and Pza Arringo that does sharpening. You will see all the gadgets in the window and sometimes they have an antique stone sharpener sitting outside the door.
Italian citizenship?The first issue you will need to deal with is how you will be allowed to stay in Italy. Do you have citizenship here via your great-grandparents? If not, you will need a visa and that requires a whole different set of issues for a US citizen before you can even think about starting a business,