https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Italy in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed The Italian government is making changes to the popular ‘superbonus 110’ scheme from January 2023. Here's what this will mean for homeowners now completing - or starting - renovation work. https://www.thelocal.it/20221213/who-can-access-italys-building-superbonus-in-2023 Tue, 13 Dec 2022 14:32:38 +0100 who-can-access-italys-building-superbonus-in-2023 Old Italian homes featuring frescoes, loggias or ancient cellars are appealing, but such buildings are often protected by Italy’s cultural heritage authority - meaning lots of red tape for owners, as Silvia Marchetti explains. https://www.thelocal.it/20221216/property-why-buyers-need-to-watch-out-for-italys-conservation-rules Fri, 16 Dec 2022 15:59:22 +0100 property-why-buyers-need-to-watch-out-for-italys-conservation-rules Italy's landscape is dotted with stone and brick buildings, so the usual response when you tell Italians you're building a house out of wood is, 'Ma perché?'. But it's a surprisingly advantageous and efficient choice, as our project plans revealed. https://www.thelocal.it/20210908/property-why-we-decided-to-build-our-new-house-in-italy-out-of-wood Wed, 08 Sep 2021 17:46:31 +0200 property-why-we-decided-to-build-our-new-house-in-italy-out-of-wood For those looking to make renovations to their property in Italy, the government is offering considerable sums of money to help. But look into the small print and it turns out you could access the same state funds more than once for the same property. Here's what we found. https://www.thelocal.it/20210608/how-you-could-claim-italys-building-bonus-multiple-times-for-the-same-property Tue, 08 Jun 2021 19:48:52 +0200 how-you-could-claim-italys-building-bonus-multiple-times-for-the-same-property The Italian government is stumping up state funds for renovating and improving the safety of property. Here's an overview of what you need to know about accessing the main bonuses currently up for grabs. https://www.thelocal.it/20210403/a-guide-to-claiming-italys-key-building-bonuses-in-2021 Sat, 03 Apr 2021 18:43:09 +0200 a-guide-to-claiming-italys-key-building-bonuses-in-2021 Online property listings in Italy can leave a lot to be desired - and discovered. So how do you know which homes are worth viewing? Our experts have some advice. https://www.thelocal.it/20200916/searching-for-cheap-italian-property-online-heres-what-you-need-to-watch-out-for Wed, 16 Sep 2020 13:26:35 +0200 searching-for-cheap-italian-property-online-heres-what-you-need-to-watch-out-for Buying and renovating a home is rarely a straightforward process, and here in Italy you could face some very unexpected problems - and even end up in trouble with the authorities. https://www.thelocal.it/20200120/how-to-stay-out-of-trouble-when-renovating-your-italian-property Mon, 20 Jan 2020 18:39:21 +0100 how-to-stay-out-of-trouble-when-renovating-your-italian-property The Italian government is currently making generous sums of state aid available for home renovations. We want to hear from anyone who has accessed the grants to help us explain how it works in reality. https://www.thelocal.it/20210210/have-you-made-the-most-of-italys-building-bonus-scheme-to-renovate-your-home Wed, 10 Feb 2021 11:25:04 +0100 have-you-made-the-most-of-italys-building-bonus-scheme-to-renovate-your-home In the second year of the pandemic, how will property prices and mortgages be affected in Italy? Here's what the experts say. https://www.thelocal.it/20210108/what-will-happen-to-italys-property-market-in-2021 Fri, 08 Jan 2021 17:49:59 +0100 what-will-happen-to-italys-property-market-in-2021 Searching for the ideal Italian property to renovate? We've got some expert tips on finding 'the one'. https://www.thelocal.it/20191231/how-and-where-to-find-your-dream-renovation-property-in-italy Tue, 31 Dec 2019 11:10:36 +0100 how-and-where-to-find-your-dream-renovation-property-in-italy Thinking of buying an Italian property to renovate? It can be a lot of work, but local property experts have some tips. https://www.thelocal.it/20190213/expert-tips-on-renovating-your-italian-property Wed, 13 Feb 2019 13:05:57 +0100 expert-tips-on-renovating-your-italian-property Fancy buying a villa in Florence or a palazzo in Piacenza? Now's your chance. The Italian government is auctioning off dozens of historic buildings across the country, starting from this month. https://www.thelocal.it/20191003/these-are-the-historic-buildings-italy-is-auctioning-off-this-month Thu, 03 Oct 2019 12:44:18 +0200 these-are-the-historic-buildings-italy-is-auctioning-off-this-month If you’ve always dreamed of having your own home in Italy, we’ve got good news. That place in the sun could be more affordable than you think - as long as you don’t mind some hard work. https://www.thelocal.it/20190207/the-best-renovation-properties-you-can-buy-in-italy-for-less-than-50k Thu, 07 Feb 2019 10:57:30 +0100 the-best-renovation-properties-you-can-buy-in-italy-for-less-than-50k