Buying a House in Italy provides everything one needs to know to buy a house in Italy whether for use as a holiday home, a base while starting a new working life, an investment or as somewhere to spend retirement.

Anyone considering buying in Italy needs to understand the Italian process of house buying and the important parts played by the notaio, geometra and sometimes the avvocato, so this book is essential reading for anyone considering buying there; it tells readers all they need to know including:
>How to raise finance and transfer currency
>Finding and dealing with estate agents and other professionals
>What inspections and surveys are necessary
>Conveyancing and exchanging contracts
>Arranging removals and taking pets
>Getting power, water, and other services connected

To help readers find their ideal home the book covers the entire country from the Alps to Sicily, not just regions such as Tuscany that are already popular with expatriate buyers, with a regional guide explaining the characters of the different areas and the types and price of property to be found there. Special features include:
>Full coverage of up-and-coming areas
>Comparative tables of prices to show where to find the best value for money.
>Information on the regions' geography, climate, and cuisine

The book also gives essential information for when the purchase is complete, from how to deal with builders and other craftsmen when restoring or renovating to making money from a house by renting it out. Also provided is essential background information covering the history, culture and economy of Italy, its climate and language, visa, permit and residence regulations, the health care, banking and education systems, and more.