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What to expect from an agent in Italy
26th January 2012 - 07:12When choosing Italian estate agents with whom to view property, it is important that you ensure they are regulated by law, professionally qualified and licensed and hold indemnity insurance. They should be registered with the local chamber of commerce (camera di commercio), with a certificate issued by the local comune as proof of registration. An agent should also be registered with the Italian association of estate agents (AICI), the Italian federation of mediators and agents (FIMAA) more...
Tips for viewing property in Italy
30th November 2011 - 08:37In order to get the most out of what may be a relatively short, but activity-packed trip to Italy, it is of vital importance that you do your homework before the tickets are even booked. Because between the initial thought that you might like to purchase a property in Italy and the first property viewing trip, you will have an awful lot to do and find out. Fixing your objectives How much can you afford to spend in total? This may include purchase price, agency more...
Estate Agents – How do they work
8th September 2011 - 07:14Estate agents in Italy are hardly ever exclusive – a vendor will put their house on sale with as many agents as possible. Your only obligation as the client is to purchase through the agent that first introduced you to the property even if you then proceed to view the property again with another agent or the owner themselves. As is the UK, estate agents in Italy will display a lot of their most interesting properties in the windows of the agency, as well as in the pages more...
Types and Styles of Property, Areas in Italy
27th July 2011 - 04:47Here is a short glossary of some of the properties you may wish to consider when looking to purchase in Italy: Un Appartamento - an apartment or flat. Un Bilocale - an apartment with two rooms. Una Casa - a generic term referring to a house or home. Una Casetta - a small house. Una Casale - a farmhouse, or even a small hamlet. Un Castello – a castle. Una Casa Bifamiliare – a semi-detached more...
Researching properties/prices
15th June 2011 - 06:39If you are thinking about purchasing a property in Italy, then ideally your research should begin before you jump on a plane to head out there – the more information you have already accumulated, the less likely you are to fall into the classic emotional impulse buy; often a grave mistake to be repented at leisure. Start by making contact with people who have already purchased in the area you are interested in. Just by talking to friends and acquaintances, you will almost more...