Friday, September 23, 2011

Why Living In Italy Is So Magical?

By Julia Markham


Living in Italy is great anyone who has been on holiday there will understand just how enchanting Italy can be. Italy genuinely has the lot, it has a great culture, food, weather and really friendly people. There is plenty of property to choose from if you want a farmhouse in a small village you can have it or if you want a penthouse flat in a city that is available too.

If you find an area of Italy you like try to rent a property there before actually buying one. Live not as you would when you are on holiday, do your work, visit the family as you plan to when living a abroad. Spend only the money you can afford to spend should you move there. If you need medical insurance to live there put that money aside. Replicate your real day to day life as much as possible to see if living there is really for you.

Look at local grocery stores and schools if appropriate, drive on the main and local roads and take public transport. Will your children be happy there, is it viable for your pocket, are there activities that fit in with your hobbies and pass times?

Consider what you like about living where you are and ask yourself will you have those things in Italy. In other words ask yourself what will I gain by moving to Italy and what will I lose by doing so?

The cost of housing in Italy varies from place to place, so look around. If you really want to live in an expensive area you will need to find an estate agent who listens to you and only shows you properties within your budget.

If you do not speak Italian, consider learning the basics right away. It is not enough to just be able to order a meal in a restaurant, you will have to be able to hold a conversation with your neighbours, speak to the builder, visit the doctors etc. Being immersed in the culture will help you pick up the language more easily but making the effort to say at least a few words on arrival with enamour you to the locals - people who will soon form your community and friend groups.




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