Taxes and municipal expensesHi allI have been trying to determine, roughly, what my yearly expenses will be owning a house in Cuneo province.I plan to use the house as a prima casa and live in Italy full time.Am I correct in assuming that Taxes an
Hi everyone I have been formulating a dream over the last year or so, and that is saving up to move to Italy and retire at age 51 or 52. I am by no means wealthy, but I could probably save enough to have apx.
Hi giuseppinasibillaThank you for the specific answer.I understand now that nothing can be done without it requiring a certificato. Even insulating the roof or the walls will require it. So, basically rule number 1 of buying in Italy: If the building doesn't have a certificato di agibilità, it a huge risk to buy, because it might very realistically need Seismic reinforcements. If i does have a certificato di agibilità, it's fine, you are safe, and all you have to do is to make sure renovations are approved and follow guidelines.Problem being of course, that most buildings in Italy do not have a certificato.
The official estimate seems to be that 70% of italian houses do not comply with regulations. Now I realize, the risk is considerable, but I am more interested in the mandatory requirements than the risks. And if I am buying in a zone 3 or 4 (east of Torino), those risks are managable, in my estimation. Unless the house shows serious cracks of course.But have I understood the idea of when seismic renovation is necessary correctly?
Interesting. So , buying an old house, that doesn't comply with seismic regulations in any way is fine. You can buy it, paint it, even install a new kitchen, and live there. No seismic renovation needed.But, if you want to renovate and the renovation includes a modification to existing body, removing a non-loadbearing wall for example or moving the kitchen from the ground floor to the first floor, then you're looking at 20.000 to 60.000 in seismic renovation to comply with the regulations?Is that correctly understood?
Thank you. So buying a house east of Torino, would be zone 3. Good to know.Am I correct in understanding that all houses must undergo seismic renovations, when they are bought? I mean, should I always set aside 30.000-40.000 for this if I plan to buy an older house? I am not saying it isn't the prudent thing to do, I am trying to understand if it is mandatory for the purchase of a house?
Hi giuseppinasibilla I have a quick question about mandatory seismic upgrading. I was thinking of one day buying a house in the Cuneo province. Is seismic upgrading mandatory/relevant there as well, seeing as it's not really an earthquake zone?
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Hi giuseppinasibillaThank you for the specific answer.I understand now that nothing can be done without it requiring a certificato. Even insulating the roof or the walls will require it. So, basically rule number 1 of buying in Italy: If the building doesn't have a certificato di agibilità, it a huge risk to buy, because it might very realistically need Seismic reinforcements. If i does have a certificato di agibilità, it's fine, you are safe, and all you have to do is to make sure renovations are approved and follow guidelines.Problem being of course, that most buildings in Italy do not have a certificato.
The official estimate seems to be that 70% of italian houses do not comply with regulations. Now I realize, the risk is considerable, but I am more interested in the mandatory requirements than the risks. And if I am buying in a zone 3 or 4 (east of Torino), those risks are managable, in my estimation. Unless the house shows serious cracks of course.But have I understood the idea of when seismic renovation is necessary correctly?
Interesting. So , buying an old house, that doesn't comply with seismic regulations in any way is fine. You can buy it, paint it, even install a new kitchen, and live there. No seismic renovation needed.But, if you want to renovate and the renovation includes a modification to existing body, removing a non-loadbearing wall for example or moving the kitchen from the ground floor to the first floor, then you're looking at 20.000 to 60.000 in seismic renovation to comply with the regulations?Is that correctly understood?
Thank you. So buying a house east of Torino, would be zone 3. Good to know.Am I correct in understanding that all houses must undergo seismic renovations, when they are bought? I mean, should I always set aside 30.000-40.000 for this if I plan to buy an older house? I am not saying it isn't the prudent thing to do, I am trying to understand if it is mandatory for the purchase of a house?
Hi giuseppinasibilla I have a quick question about mandatory seismic upgrading. I was thinking of one day buying a house in the Cuneo province. Is seismic upgrading mandatory/relevant there as well, seeing as it's not really an earthquake zone?