well Dawn, it works exactly as in England, thy might already have something to show you on catalogue. If you need let me know where you are I might give you some addresses of estate agency in Toscana, Abruzzo, Puglia, Liguria and Sicily. Regards. elab
Dear Antony, I think buying something in Puglia is a wonderful opportunity. I am sure in 10 years will become the tuscany of the south. I am an architect and I have got my second house in Puglia. If you don't want to sell it out , you can still rent it , and appoint a local property manager. Trust me, in puglia you find some of the best houses in Italy. Beautiful vaults, lovely courtyards.They are all made of stone and white lime render.... You could buy something already decent and restore it , to make it nicer.The prices are so low.... It's not a matter of money, it's a matter of quality. Sea sun and stone they last forever and more. Regards. Ella el@architecture-lab.co.uk
Dear 2italy2, I have got a very good friend living in Giulianova. If you haven't found your house yet, we can call him. I am quite sure he will find something good for you. Regards. Ella
Dear all, a geometra's fee of 9% plus 4% is a very high fee for someone who is only a technician. In Italy geometra's category is the one of professionals who can carry out almost the same architectural services as an architect or an engineers but with 7 years less of studies of beauty and laws. (the result is less sensibility regarding the matter house and proper conduct) A geometra must be very experienced to rely on him, therefore check if he has any recommendations from previous clients, and why not proceed with a tender process. Nevertheless few professionals are generally good at what they offer, but I wouldn't rise the percentage of risk. Please if you need help , just ask. As a professional italian architect living in Uk I can help you deal with such sort of thing. I have lived in your country for 4 years and I grew respect for English people and their love for Italy. I am actually living in Cambridge and I restore historical building , but I still work for English people who wants to buy or restore houses in Italy. As Italian I can get good prices from professionals and being myself a professional I can understand such things. A foreigner does not really know the art of negotiation which in Italy is the staple of economical relationship. Sorry to say that, but that is what it is. Regards. Ella
Dear Ritaruth, if you need help , just ask. This is my job, not my primary one (I restore historical buildings in UK), but still my field. I am an italian architect and I have been working in Uk for 4 years growing respect for english people and their love for Italy. I help people buying properties in Italy, as estate agencies in Italy sell houses with different prices depending upon the potential buyer. As italian I could deal with them and find out the right price for that market. If you need just ask. Regards. Ella
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well Dawn, it works exactly as in England, thy might already have something to show you on catalogue. If you need let me know where you are I might give you some addresses of estate agency in Toscana, Abruzzo, Puglia, Liguria and Sicily. Regards. elab
Dear Antony, I think buying something in Puglia is a wonderful opportunity. I am sure in 10 years will become the tuscany of the south. I am an architect and I have got my second house in Puglia. If you don't want to sell it out , you can still rent it , and appoint a local property manager. Trust me, in puglia you find some of the best houses in Italy. Beautiful vaults, lovely courtyards.They are all made of stone and white lime render.... You could buy something already decent and restore it , to make it nicer.The prices are so low.... It's not a matter of money, it's a matter of quality. Sea sun and stone they last forever and more. Regards. Ella el@architecture-lab.co.uk
Dear 2italy2, I have got a very good friend living in Giulianova. If you haven't found your house yet, we can call him. I am quite sure he will find something good for you. Regards. Ella
Dear all, a geometra's fee of 9% plus 4% is a very high fee for someone who is only a technician. In Italy geometra's category is the one of professionals who can carry out almost the same architectural services as an architect or an engineers but with 7 years less of studies of beauty and laws. (the result is less sensibility regarding the matter house and proper conduct) A geometra must be very experienced to rely on him, therefore check if he has any recommendations from previous clients, and why not proceed with a tender process. Nevertheless few professionals are generally good at what they offer, but I wouldn't rise the percentage of risk. Please if you need help , just ask. As a professional italian architect living in Uk I can help you deal with such sort of thing. I have lived in your country for 4 years and I grew respect for English people and their love for Italy. I am actually living in Cambridge and I restore historical building , but I still work for English people who wants to buy or restore houses in Italy. As Italian I can get good prices from professionals and being myself a professional I can understand such things. A foreigner does not really know the art of negotiation which in Italy is the staple of economical relationship. Sorry to say that, but that is what it is. Regards. Ella
Dear Ritaruth, if you need help , just ask. This is my job, not my primary one (I restore historical buildings in UK), but still my field. I am an italian architect and I have been working in Uk for 4 years growing respect for english people and their love for Italy. I help people buying properties in Italy, as estate agencies in Italy sell houses with different prices depending upon the potential buyer. As italian I could deal with them and find out the right price for that market. If you need just ask. Regards. Ella