Renovating a house takes time, money... and a lot of patience. This last quality has never been more important than in the last year, due both to the difficulties in understanding the procedures necessary to obtain certain tax bonuses and the constant increases in the prices of building materials.
There is a good reason that Tuscany is a favourite destination for people all over the world to come and live. Stunning natural landscapes, rolling hills, medieval villages, vineyeards stretching out under the Italian sunshine, and of course the beautiful shores of the Etruscan Coast.
In Italy, when you rent out your flat and the time comes to register the rental contract, as you are obliged to do within 30 days of signing the contract, you no longer even have to leave your home to do so.
There comes a time in life when you wonder "how to rent out a flat", whether it is a property that is part of a family inheritance, or if it was bought with the aim of renting it out.
When you think of luxury homes in Italy, there are a handful of specific regions that come to mind. Near the top of the list has to be the Costa Smeralda, on the island of Sardinia.
Once the tenancy agreement has been signed, the landlord must send the notice to the Revenue Agency no later than 30 days after signing it. This procedure is essential and protects landlords from possible fines. But what are the steps involved, and what's required with each step?