The Complete Guide to Buying Property in Italy

* Completely up-to-date source of information * Includes a unique in-depth comparison of the different regions * Provides valuable advice on restoring a property * Contains useful addresses, web sites and vocabulary Buying a house in Italy is a seductive prospect, and something that interests huge numbers of people. Many people buy second homes abroad each year, and along with Spain and France, Italy is one of the most popular destinations. But the local bureaucracy can be difficult to deal with, and anyone contemplating buying a property needs to be aware of all the regulations, practices and legal jargon involved. This new book provides a step-by-step guide to every aspect of buying or renting property in Italy. Written by someone who has been through the process, it will help any prospective purchaser make the right decisions. The most comprehensive book available, it has reliable advice on choosing a location, the different regions of Italy, finding a property, financial issues and inheritance laws, the purchase process, restoring a property, buying a new property, renting, dealing with bills, coping with the language, education, and setting up a business. With maps, checklists, useful addresses and a dictionary of Italian terms this book is the ultimate guide to all aspects of property in Italy.