Claire Barker’s story
Already established ex-pat Claire Barker relocated from Cambodia to southern Italy in 2019. 1. When did the idea of moving to Italy first arrive for you? The idea arose in 2017 when I came for a long weekend visit to…
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Hayley Simmonds story
Hayley Simmonds and her husband relocated to Italy from the UK to test the water for a year and are still here six years later. 1. When did the idea of moving to Italy first arrive for you? The idea…
Nikki Taylor on Life in Puglia
Nikki Taylor relocated to Italy from Australia and now lives in Puglia with her Italian husband and two children. 1. When did the idea of moving to Italy first arrive for you? I remember this so clearly. It was the…
Owning your piece of Italy: An Aussie Expat turned into an Italian Property Guru
Have you ever dreamed of buying a home in an Italian village? What about owning an investment holiday villa in the beachside towns on the southern coast? Where would one even start to begin to investigate how to go about…
How to Confidently Buy Property in Italy
Have you ever taken a trip to Italy and had a piece of your heart stolen by the beautiful country in a way that made you think, “I want to own my own home here!” You are not alone, but when most…
How to dress your Holiday Rental for Success
So, for those of you who bought properties during the winter months with the view to transforming these into successful Holiday Rentals then keep on reading… With the summer season commencing in May, now is the time to start planning…
The Truth About €1 homes in Italy
The topic of the €1 homes has caused quite the stir in the media with mixed opinions and perceptions of the actual truth of what the process involves. I wouldn’t blame you if when you thought about the €1 homes…
Has COVID-19 Affected Overseas Buyers Wanting to Purchase Real Estate in Italy?
As I write this article from my home in Martina Franca, Puglia, it is day 29 of a countrywide lockdown in Italy. Spring has sprung and instead of the streets and piazzas being filled with locals and tourists exploring the best…
What Does Renovating an Iconic Trulli Home Involve?
Ah the trulli houses. Unique, iconic and found only in the beautiful southern Italian region of Puglia. What is it about these quirky cone shaped houses that has people from all over the world fascinated by them? Not only are they extremely popular from a…
How Much Does it Cost to Live in Italy: Puglia
Puglia, Southern Italy’s shining star and the second most researched region (after Tuscany) by overseas buyers when looking at real estate. So what makes Puglia so special and in such high demand? Could it be the stunning coastline which connects…