Introduction Restorations in Italy can often take longer than you thought and cost more than you budgeted for – it is simply the nature of Italian laws and working practices. But with that in mind, Italy does provide excellent property renovation potential. The piano casa, introduced in 2009, allows property owners to enlarge their homes […]
We’re delighted to let you know the new issue of Italia! is now available to buy. The January 2015 issue invites you to spend some time catching some winter sun as we explore Cagliari and Palermo, the capital cities of Sardinia and Sicily. For the first time ever we publish two 48 Hours in… […]
If you are serious about planning a new life in Italy, you will need to consider certain factors very carefully. We asked some experts to offer their best advice… DE BENETTI & CO LAW PRACTICE When planning to relocate to Italy, plenty of issues should be taken into account in order to make the whole process […]
Join us with the new issue of Italia! as we celebrate Christmas, Italian style! If you’re stuck for gift ideas then we’ve got plenty of inspiration for you as we present 40 potential seasonal treats for him, her, the home and – of course – the dining table. We also round up a selection […]
There is no better way to get to know a place than to walk through it – and autumn is prime walking season. In the hills the colours are changing every day… TUSCAN SECRETS Tuscany is a great place to choose for a hiking holiday and each region of Tuscany offers something unique. My […]
For many seeking to own a home in Italy, the classic fantasy runs like this: in a gorgeous stretch of countryside, you buy a cheap pile of old stones that used to be a farmhouse. Centuries-old, but abandoned long ago, it is a blank canvas for your property dreams. You design your perfect layout, resurrect […]
The tenth anniversary issue of Italia! is on sale now! Do you dream of owning your own property in Italy? Well, buying a restoration project is one of the cheapest ways of achieving that goal – and you get to oversee the crafting of your house precisely to the specifications you desire. In the latest […]
Italia! 119 is on sale now, with Artisan Florence, the Sound of the Dolomites, 48 Hours in Taormina, Puglia property, and the best Italian food and wine. We discover how Florence is maintaining an ancient artistic method of using stone as an art form; we visit an unusual music festival that takes place every year […]
“My family originally came from the small village of Belmonte Castello,Frosinone and all my brothers and sisters were born there, I was born in Scotland but every year I travel back to my ancestral home. This year I did a 10 day tour of Tuscany, making my base in Florence and visited places such as […]
Do you like to visit Italy in the summer months? The country is certainly looking its best under those blues skies, and certainly around the coast you get cooling breezes to accompany the sunshine and blue sparkling waters – heavenly. But away from the coast its a time to take it easy, as temperatures […]