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I have tried on several occasions to delete this PM and to block the author by clicking on the instruction to do so. It has not disappeared from my message box. Does anybody know how ro get rid for good, ta?
Thanks for that Capo Boi. I have just started the process of buying a small cottage that has been empty and run downish for a while. The floor is terracotta tiling and it is an upside down house, so bedroom on groundfloor. scuse my ignorance but I don't know about these things so will probs have lots of condensation and leaky floor. You are right that penetrating water needs to be sorted. But how do folk sort stone floors? Sounds like a massive expensive job. But one that will probably have to be done. cheers
You could take a look at the Property group on this and other forums for recommendations re buying process and lawyers etc. But make sure that you get the genuine article.
Bunterboy, I am in the throes of buying a small ( 40sq m ) flat with no cantina and tiny postage stamp garden. I will only be using it for a few weeks a year and also some friends will for a number of weeks a year, for the next 5 years or so. I don't have the wherwithall for any of the dearer systems. Can you explain to me what an electric Scaldobagno is, ta? I imagine it is works like an electric shower or the old kitchen Geiser. I am having an electric shower put in. ta
I agree with everything that is being said. There are many many houses for sale in Sicily old and new as well as land. There is absolutely no shortage or a run of houses jumping on the market and everybody rushing to buy.The Notary must make sure that you have full translation. There are many other fees which differ depending on whether it is your main residence or not. It is expensive to have your utilities connected. Property taxes can be high. You need to know every single thing that is involved and which will have to be paid for and how much they will all cost. It is also the Notary's job to make sure that there are no land inheritors outstanding on the land your house is built on or anthing else that may show up in searches rendering your house to be unlawful. Also it has been known for folk to turn up after the event claiming to own parts of the garden or that they should have had first refusal pertaining to rural or urban law. There is a lot to consider and as already said, Sicily has autonomy of its own. Alarms bells chime when an estate agent tries to hurry you when you are spending so much money. I would not deal with them for that reason alone. That's just me. Southern Italy is beautiful. My brother built a house there in Agrigento a couple of years ago. Make sure you have an independent international lawyer with genuine Sicilian experience. Do all these things before you go househunting so that you are in a position to move when you have been fully informed re the legal processes, costs etc. Then you can enjoy taking your time to see if you want old, new or to build your own Good luck.
Also you will probably have to go to your commune to find out what you have to pay for ICI and refuse bills. Many folk on this forum have had problems trying to pay the bills via bank accounts as well. There is a lot of stuff on the Property and living sections of this forum.
Hi Alba, agree with above. I am soon to complete on an apartment and have organised my Insurance to start on that date. It is freehold so just the same as if in Scotland ie I insure my own flat. As Penny said, it is a different matter with condominiums as they have different sets of rules laid down by the management/factors for utilities and communal bills. Check to see if they have block insurance I would warn that the reconnection of utilities can be expensive in Italy!
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Thanks for that Capo Boi. I have just started the process of buying a small cottage that has been empty and run downish for a while. The floor is terracotta tiling and it is an upside down house, so bedroom on groundfloor. scuse my ignorance but I don't know about these things so will probs have lots of condensation and leaky floor. You are right that penetrating water needs to be sorted. But how do folk sort stone floors? Sounds like a massive expensive job. But one that will probably have to be done. cheers
Thanks bunterboy, that sounds like the very thing for me.
You could take a look at the Property group on this and other forums for recommendations re buying process and lawyers etc. But make sure that you get the genuine article.
Bunterboy, I am in the throes of buying a small ( 40sq m ) flat with no cantina and tiny postage stamp garden. I will only be using it for a few weeks a year and also some friends will for a number of weeks a year, for the next 5 years or so. I don't have the wherwithall for any of the dearer systems. Can you explain to me what an electric Scaldobagno is, ta? I imagine it is works like an electric shower or the old kitchen Geiser. I am having an electric shower put in. ta
I agree with everything that is being said. There are many many houses for sale in Sicily old and new as well as land. There is absolutely no shortage or a run of houses jumping on the market and everybody rushing to buy.The Notary must make sure that you have full translation. There are many other fees which differ depending on whether it is your main residence or not. It is expensive to have your utilities connected. Property taxes can be high. You need to know every single thing that is involved and which will have to be paid for and how much they will all cost. It is also the Notary's job to make sure that there are no land inheritors outstanding on the land your house is built on or anthing else that may show up in searches rendering your house to be unlawful. Also it has been known for folk to turn up after the event claiming to own parts of the garden or that they should have had first refusal pertaining to rural or urban law. There is a lot to consider and as already said, Sicily has autonomy of its own. Alarms bells chime when an estate agent tries to hurry you when you are spending so much money. I would not deal with them for that reason alone. That's just me. Southern Italy is beautiful. My brother built a house there in Agrigento a couple of years ago. Make sure you have an independent international lawyer with genuine Sicilian experience. Do all these things before you go househunting so that you are in a position to move when you have been fully informed re the legal processes, costs etc. Then you can enjoy taking your time to see if you want old, new or to build your own Good luck.
I have PMd you Karen
Thanks everybody for all the info
Hi All, Do the above grants/tax incentives only pertain to permanent residencies and not holiday homes. Or is it all the same?
Also you will probably have to go to your commune to find out what you have to pay for ICI and refuse bills. Many folk on this forum have had problems trying to pay the bills via bank accounts as well. There is a lot of stuff on the Property and living sections of this forum.
Hi Alba, agree with above. I am soon to complete on an apartment and have organised my Insurance to start on that date. It is freehold so just the same as if in Scotland ie I insure my own flat. As Penny said, it is a different matter with condominiums as they have different sets of rules laid down by the management/factors for utilities and communal bills. Check to see if they have block insurance I would warn that the reconnection of utilities can be expensive in Italy!