Financial advice in Italy

The rising prices of many household expenses in Italy, with electricity and gas being the most notable, make it necessary to take action at home to keep costs down. The home improvement experts at Habitissimo have shared their tips and ideas for saving money that can be applied throughout the year.

The Meloni government is working on the 2023 tax reform in Italy, the draft of which should be ready between the end of February and the beginning of March.

Italy's unemployed mothers' bonus (also known as the municipalities' maternity allowance) has been confirmed for 2023.

The average increase in fixed salaries in Italy in 2022 was 3%. But what is the current inflation rate in Italy? Italy is ending 2022 with inflation estimated at 7%, something which drastically affects this growth figure and brings the real salary of employees in Italy down by 4%.

Italy continues to undergo changes with its new government and proposed amendments to the country's Budget Law, where the details of Italy's 2023 pet bonus has been announced.

Have you fallen in love with Italy, its architecture, its lifestyle and its people? If you are thinking of buying a property in Italy, you must take into account the purchase taxes among the costs to be borne, keeping in mind that the property price isn't the only thing you have to pay.

Italy's well known Superbonus 110% is changing again under the new Meloni government. According to the latest news, Italy's new Prime Minister is considering a rate reduction and a possible extension of the deadline.

On 27th October 2022, the ECB once again increased interest rates by a further 0.75 per cent, bringing the total cost of money to 2 per cent, a level not seen for a very long time. What does this mean for mortgage repayments in Italy?

Italy's new electric car incentives for 2023 are official. The decree approved by the government is part of the fund earmarked for the automotive sector, i.e.

Giorgia Meloni is officially the new Prime Minister of Italy. But who is Meloni in Italy?

Which parts of Europe will suffer most from the lack of gas supplies from Russia?

Italy, much like the rest of Europe, is in for a tough winter. With plans being made to save energy, the Italian government has released details on how heating will be limited this winter in the country.

Italy has released the details of its most recent Aid decree which includes yet another bonus, this time, 150 euros which is aimed at low earners.

What happens when interest rates raise? How big a problem are higher interest rates for Italy? As expected, the European Central Bank raised interest rates by 0.75 per cent on top of the previous increase of 0.50, bringing the level to 1.25 per cent.

Amid a general escalation in energy prices across Europe, which is set to affect the whole of the EU, the inhabitants of the Italian region of Basilicata will get a break on their next gas bills.

The Budget Law 2022 implemented a long-awaited tax reform in Italy. The 2022 IRPEF rates and brackets have been revised and the calculation methods have changed. Important changes have also been introduced with regard to the deductions per income category.

Italy's new parental leave 2022 is here. The decree including new rights for parental leave in Italy focuses on changes introduced by an EU directive on work-life balance for parents and carers. Italy, from now on, conforms to the European context.

Italy is known for its grants, subsidies and bonuses and they keep coming in 2022.

Before embarking on the multi-year adventure of a mortgage to buy a house, it is good to have clear ideas and know exactly what you're getting into. If you're planning to buy a property and therefore take out a mortgage in Italy, there are a few things it is good to know before contacting the bank.

Italy's 200 euro bonus introduced to fight the cost of living crisis in the country has already been paid out for some categories.

A freeze in Russian gas supplies is something that isn't beyond the realm of possibility and would have knock on effects on Europe's economy.

Summer 2022 promises to be hot, and we're not just talking about the weather. Prices are also heating up, especially when it comes to fuel prices in Italy, as petrol and diesel continue to soar in part thanks to rising inflation.

Inflation and geopolitical tensions have put an end to the grace period of recent years on the mortgage front, and it looks like cheap mortgages in Italy are becoming a think of the past.

Italy's 200 euro cost of living bonus, introduced by the country's Aid Decree (decreto Aiuti), should be in the pockets of Italian residents by July 2022. There has however been some confusion as to who exactly is eligible for these 200 euros, which are aimed at helping to pay household bills.

Italy has announced that it will be introducing a one-off 200 euro payment in the country's latest set of measures to soften the blow of rising living costs. The 200 euro bonus is aimed at certain groups of workers, the unemployed, and pensioners.