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10 reasons to live in Italy

You’re thinking of moving to Italy, but you're still not completely sure. This amazing country on the Mediterranean Sea offers so many reasons that will make you fall in love and get you out to the 'Belpaese' as soon as possible.
Buy a luxury home on Lake Maggiore, Italy and wake up to views like this

Luxury homes for sale on Lake Maggiore, Italy

Have you ever thought about buying a luxury villa on the shores of Lake Maggiore in Italy? The Italian alpine lakes, including Lake Garda and Lake Como (where George Clooney lives) have always been one of the most popular destinations for world tourism.
These are the hidden costs of buying a house in Italy / Gtres

What property taxes do you have to pay in Italy?

There are four basic property taxes that you have to pay when you buy a house in Italy: Land Registry tax (imposta ipotecaria) Cadastral tax (imposta catastale) Stamp Duty (imposta di registro) VAT and other expenses The amount of tax you have to pay on Italian property purchases may depend
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What to check when buying a house in Italy

The pitfalls of buying real estate in Italy are many, but buying a house safely is possible. Claudia Petraglia, national adviser of the Italian Notariat explains to idealista/news how to avoid unpleasant surprises when purchasing property. When you decide to buy a hous