Lessons Learned Buying a House in Italy | Ep. 50
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- Опубліковано 14 жов 2023
- In this episode I celebrate the 50th episode of Casa Stefano by discussing some of the things I’ve learned buying a house in Italy
In this episode I celebrate the 50th episode of Casa Stefano by discussing some of the things I’ve learned buying a house in Italy
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My advice to anybody thinking about purchasing a house/an apartment from a foreign country. Go and rent a place and live there for a month, two, three, six months at first. Only then can you find out if that country, area, city suits your way of living and gives you the things you want. Also, if it seems to be the kind of place you like, it is easier to go and look for the "perfect" apartment/house when you can take your time and shop around and compare, instead of hastily choosing between a handful of options.
Ciao Stefano,
Congrats on your 50th episode!
Your list of items is well constructed hitting all the joys/challenges of buying, renovating and living in an Italian village. I would further emphasize: piano - piano (slowly -slowly). My place is located north of Roma (Sabina) and accomplishing tasks of any variety just takes longer than home in Canada, The locals will help you achieve your goals but do tend to look at you strange when you say oggi (today), what's the rush!?!? Having just returned home a couple of days ago, I alreqdy miss the italian vibe and lifestyle. Enjoy your continued Italian journey , cheers!
Thanks! I'm glad to hear you're sharing the journey.
Excellent!!! Thank you so much for this update. Very inspirational!
Thank you, and thanks for watching!
Hey handsome, thanks for all the tips. Congratulations on 50 episodes!
Thank you!
Congratulations 🍾 Glad you’re enjoying & Adapting to new lifestyle. We’ve been stuck in USA for a year now and there’s so many things I miss but we’ve had to adapt being back here after 6 years. Thanks for sharing and your videos always bring a chuckle 🤭 for us! ❤
Thank you, guys! I've been stuck in the US too. I hope we both get back soon.
Heyyy man, congratulation on your N50 🎉🎉🎉
Fantastic seeing you back on the screen!
You have covered some great points, bottom line, if you don’t like Italy that much, stay at home 🤣🤣
Can’t wait to see you 🙏
Thanks, Davide! I'm working on getting back. I miss everyone!
@@CasaStefano Your name comes up all the time when talking with Jen & Den! I know you’re in for the long journey, plenty of time to have fun…. 🙏🌟⭐️
Very interesting and helpful - I was doubting that not everything was so wonderful as they want to tell you specifically the real estate agents - Salento with love seems to be be very helpful but for me I want to see it in person because many of your concerns - barking dogs - traffic noises - parking etc the locals do not consider as it is normal to them. Thanks for your video it confirms what I thought
Be sure to go at different times of the day too. It's quiet after 9pm and during "siesta". Ironically, I make a lot of noise with repairs, so I have to be thoughtful to not be the noisy American!
Hi neighbour, loved this video, we know first hand and agree with everything you spoke about, so much so we could show your video on our channel Casa Mia Salentina as it all relates to us also, bells, garbage trucks, dogs etc etc 😅😅😅
We love it though, don't we? 😍
@@CasaStefano sure do
Hello neighbors… we have yet to begin our remodel in Aradeo but hope to soon! Would love to connect.
@@silentcousin8366 Absolutely! Look forward to meeting you
Hello, how is it going?! Curious to see how you’re doing and how the renovation is going? 😁
Thanks for checking in! 2023 was a crazy year and I didn't get to the house. I'm eager to get back and finish the bathroom and make it livable again. Then continue with all the other work!
@@CasaStefano Glad to hear all is good and can’t wait to see you back in Italy. Have a great weekend! 😊🙏🏼
Hey… thanks for the shout out! But Patrice is a she…. not a he🙃. Great in formative video! I cant wait to see what you do with the place ….. not a criticism just excited to see it done just as I am sure you are. Congrats on the 50th episode and here’s to 50 more!
Ha! Sorry for the misgender - I'm a fan of Patrice the comedian so the assumption followed. Thanks for being a loyal watcher!
Congratulations on 50 episodes. Now, when will 51 drop???
Thanks for asking! I do have some old footage I could use for a video, but I haven't been back in a while. Life in the USA kind of got in the way!
Just give us an update what is happening and if you will be back any time soon. Or just an update
@@Winterbiker333 Yeah, I'm due for an update. I'll see about putting one together in the coming weeks. Thanks for sticking with me!
hallo! when are you coming back to Italy?
I'm trying to get back soon!
Any updates on your Italian renovation? Do you still have it?
I still have it. It’s cheap to keep the utilities on and have a management company look after things. I got sidetracked in the US with my job and family stuff, so I put the house on hold for a while.
Hey! What are you up to. We miss your videos and your updates. Hope you are doing great.
Thanks for checking in! I have had life get in the way of my crazy Italian house plan, but I’m getting back on track. Friends I’ve made in Italy have also been asking, so I need to get busy!
So glad to hear from you/.My wife and I bought a Home in Casarano and we have enjoyed your videos. Like you say this is a slow process and the process to me is the best part of the experience. We are finally furnishing it and may end up renting it for a while. We love Italy and specially Salento. You chose well. You have an amazing place in a beautiful town. Love to meet up one day. 👍@@CasaStefano
@@Myhappyplace65 I would definitely love to meet up someday! Keep in touch.
Just returned after 2 weeks in southern Italy.
We stayed for 5 days in the Old Town section as Italians call it and I agree with dogs, cars, festival music, etc. but if you close the window you don’t really hear it. Also quiets down 10 to 11 pm.
Being also from the US and interested in purchasing in southern Italy, tax confusion is has me on pause for the moment. Can I ask how Italy taxes have affected you ? For example I am trying to find out if you are in Italy less than 183 days a year, you don’t have to report US income and you are not taxed. I’ve read you have to report all your US assets to Italy as well as there is property tax on your home. Can you tell us what you found?
Property taxes are low - in the hundreds of euro. It will totally depend on where you live and what the cadastral value is.
Income taxes are a different story. I am not a resident so I am not affected. Stay 182 days or less per year and it is not an issue.
Are their no taxi’s, Uber’s or ride shares?
Not really, at least not commercially. Walking within the town normal. It's getting between the towns that is a challenge. I suppose over time I may become familiar with any local "gypsy cabs" to get a ride.
Nothing has happened here for six months...is everything ok?
Everything's OK! Thanks for asking. Just life in the USA getting in the way of my playtime in Italy. I'll be getting back soon - I miss it!
I plan on staying there and not flying back and forth. That will save me tons of money.
Definitely!