My husband and I are at odds at present about where to start looking for a property. We both want to be in Tuscany, but can't afford the more expensive areas.
Thanks for the advice. I do speak very good Italian but I am struggling with some of the legal terms (I probably would in English too to be honest!) Can anyone recommend a good, resonably priced translation service as I would feel much more confident with the documents in English.
I am interested because they seem like a one stop shop which would be very helpful. Just thought the idea was good so that everything could be coordinated through one agency. I'm sure that will come at a price but am interested to know if anyone else has used them.
Thanks for all that information. It is certainly well worth knowing all that. I'm trying to arm myself with as much information about all these possible scams before embarking on the house hunt!
Thanks. I can see what you are saying. The lowest price is actually the local estate agent from what I can gather. The 2 higher prices are from on line property services. This obviously something to be very watchful of!
Hi I'm really fortunate in that I grew up with an Italian mother so I don't have the problem of having to learn the language. However, one tip that I can give you is to start out by trying to get hold of some children's books, and I do mean starter reading books. (try Amazon)These will have really basic language and just work your way up from there. See if you can find the ones that have to do will general everyday situations , rather than fairy tales. I think you will find this will help. Hope so. Good luck!
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Thanks for the advice. I do speak very good Italian but I am struggling with some of the legal terms (I probably would in English too to be honest!) Can anyone recommend a good, resonably priced translation service as I would feel much more confident with the documents in English.
Thanks for that Penny. Useful information!
All contact details are on the website.
I am interested because they seem like a one stop shop which would be very helpful. Just thought the idea was good so that everything could be coordinated through one agency. I'm sure that will come at a price but am interested to know if anyone else has used them.
They are based in San Ginesio. Frequent contibutor to 'Italia' Magazine.
Thanks for all that information. It is certainly well worth knowing all that. I'm trying to arm myself with as much information about all these possible scams before embarking on the house hunt!
It all sounds like a bit of a mine field, but thanks for all the advice. Fore warned is fore armed!
Thanks. I can see what you are saying. The lowest price is actually the local estate agent from what I can gather. The 2 higher prices are from on line property services. This obviously something to be very watchful of!
Hi I'm really fortunate in that I grew up with an Italian mother so I don't have the problem of having to learn the language. However, one tip that I can give you is to start out by trying to get hold of some children's books, and I do mean starter reading books. (try Amazon)These will have really basic language and just work your way up from there. See if you can find the ones that have to do will general everyday situations , rather than fairy tales. I think you will find this will help. Hope so. Good luck!
Thanks for that very useful. I do speak Italian fortunately!