I seem to remember reading somewhere that if you store furniture in Italy beyond a certain period you will have to pay VAT. Can anyone advise please? Does anyone know of any storage in the Lucca area short term (max 4 months)? Many thanks.
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We're busy considering which possessions should be abandoned before moving to Italy. Can anyone advise on the use of UK electrical appliances in Italy (obviously with the appropriate adaptor).
Mon, 07/13/2015 - 12:12
Can anyone explain what is meant by the heating system riscaldamento autonimo? Does this refer to any form of heating system over which you have direct control?
Sun, 05/17/2015 - 08:18
Can anyone explain the policy on not allowing non residents to buy a car? Surely if this regulation was lifted it could boost the economy hugely. Has anyone got a way round it? It's a long drive down there and hiring a vehicle is pricey.
Thu, 09/18/2014 - 09:40
We are driving to Italy at the beginning of April for 12 weeks. As we live in the Channel Islands (which are non Schengen) do we need to register with the police on arrival?
Thu, 01/16/2014 - 13:01
Hi AllI'm becoming more and more confused the more I read. Coming from the Channel Islands we are NOT part of the EU which surprises a lot of people.
Sun, 08/19/2012 - 19:14
We are about to come over to look at a property north of Pescia in the hills. Could anyone advise on what the winters are like up there?
Thu, 08/16/2012 - 12:45
My husband and I are considering buying a property in Italy but are not EU residents. We would only be in Italy for periods of up to 3 months at any one time.
Tue, 08/14/2012 - 14:04
Dear All, I'm new to the site and would welcome your advice/experience regarding purchasing a property.
Fri, 03/02/2012 - 07:58
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Thank you for the additional info. The problem is that we don't appear on anbody's list!! It's a sthough the Channel islands don't exist. I think it has to do with the fact that most poeple think we are part of the UK but we aren't. We have British Islands passports (I am not an islander by birth) but come searching a web-site (like the Italian Consulate) we are not listed. I have heard about needing to have our funds checked Ram. The world seems to think that we are a rock inhabited by shady money-launderers. The majority of us are just very ordinary people with an average income! Our local consulate never seems to be at home so I think i will give Jersey a ring. Again, thanks for your help. I'll let you know the outcome!
Thank you all for your helpful advice and Fillide, for the contact (although Jersey is 'the other island' and our rival!). I think we have a representative here in Guernsey. I think a few phone calls are needed. The Islands here are very confusing for all concerned. We are given British passports with British islands on them but are not part of the EU except for trade. We are able to visit without a visa and have done many times but maybe for a longer stay we will need to get one. We tend to hold up the queue at passport control as customs officials try to work out what are rights are!
I'm already reaching for the thermals! Thanks Flip. I guessed it might be a bit chilly.
That would be funny in our house as my husband is a poet!
Thanks for the links.
Thank you all so much for your helpful advice. It's so good to know that there are people out there with experience! I might be back with some more questions!