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Forum: Italy
Jul 21st 2019, 3:43 am
Replies: 4
Views: 869
Posted By Caprihana

Re: New car and insurance

Thanks for that, I'd seen something about it but I didn't really understand, I'll try and have another look!

Can anybody tell me how much the change of ownership costs are likely to be

...and...
Forum: Italy
Jul 20th 2019, 7:36 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 869
Posted By Caprihana

New car and insurance

We already have a car, my husband is the insured driver and I just drive very occasionally. I'm considering/hoping to get something that I can drive and park which is a lot smaller. Not having had...
Forum: Italy
Jun 9th 2019, 7:12 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,689
Posted By Caprihana

Re: Palombaro Abruzzo

Before committing I would suggest spending your holidays (and as much time as possible) in the area you think may fit the bill; at all different times of the year not just the nice months. There are...
Forum: Italy
Jun 9th 2019, 6:02 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,689
Posted By Caprihana

Re: Palombaro Abruzzo

Goerdieborn is right. If you like living in an English community, with all that entails, it would be ideal.
Forum: Italy
Apr 8th 2019, 5:38 am
Replies: 15
Views: 2,484
Posted By Caprihana

Re: Abruzzo?

You'll need one if you come here (but we love it)

I'm afraid not!
Forum: Italy
Apr 8th 2019, 2:18 am
Replies: 15
Views: 2,484
Posted By Caprihana

Re: Abruzzo?

If they are not on mains drainage they should have a septic tank; that doesn't mean to say they have one or that it's a legal one. Black holes are still very popular, even in houses that are...
Forum: Italy
Apr 7th 2019, 5:56 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 2,484
Posted By Caprihana

Re: Abruzzo?

My comment would be... ask about the drainage system. if the house has a septic tank make sure it has the right permissions, or any permission at all, and get it in writing from the agent. There are...
Forum: Italy
Oct 13th 2018, 6:13 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,016
Posted By Caprihana

Re: Illiad Telecom

Do any of those who currently use Illiad also use online banking? When the offer first came out I know there were a few banks who didn't recognise the company and would not/could not send SMS codes...
Forum: Italy
Sep 4th 2018, 9:18 pm
Replies: 64
Views: 16,111
Posted By Caprihana

Re: Italian Citizenship

For the 'Motivi di' (for what reason did you come to Italy) someone on another forum told to put for work, which is not exactly true as I lived here for a few years before working, but I think I'm...
Forum: Italy
May 16th 2018, 9:28 pm
Replies: 64
Views: 16,111
Posted By Caprihana

Re: Italian Citizenship

Ciao tutti. I've worked my way through the application form for myself and my husband and I've got a bit stumped on page 6 - Titolo di Soggiorno. I've picked the EU citizen option but then further...
Forum: Italy
Nov 16th 2017, 7:16 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 6,487
Posted By Caprihana

Re: Boiling bacon or gammon joint

:nod:You probably will Lorna. I did. Got VERY excited at seeing raw prosciutto and asked if it would be suitable to either boil or roast and the butcher said yes. What we ended up with was boiled...
Forum: Italy
Nov 6th 2017, 6:33 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 6,487
Posted By Caprihana

Re: Boiling bacon or gammon joint

Sorry for the delay in responding, thanks everyone for the replies!
Forum: Italy
Oct 14th 2017, 10:29 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 6,487
Posted By Caprihana

Boiling bacon or gammon joint

I have a real craving for some lovely thick slices of boiling bacon/gammon. I know you can ask for thick cuts of cooked ham in the supermarket, but I'd like to boil my own. Does anyone know what this...
Forum: Italy
Sep 29th 2017, 11:06 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 3,216
Posted By Caprihana

Re: Dog friendly Italy!

No signs and no idea how they avoid poisoning their own dogs (unless they remove it when they arrive) We've since become friends with a truffle hound owner and he's warned about the practice. These...
Forum: Italy
Sep 29th 2017, 7:00 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 3,216
Posted By Caprihana

Re: Dog friendly Italy!

Firstly I'd like to say that we had a springer cross and he loved it here in Abruzzo. It was lovely for him to run around like crazy, BUT, there are dangers.

During the hunting season we had a...
Forum: Italy
Sep 25th 2017, 11:16 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,030
Posted By Caprihana

Re: Telecomitalia

We've had the same thing. They didn't take anything in July but then took two payments in August. We're waiting for fibre and want to change to a business tariff but it's a long and S L O W process.
Forum: Italy
Sep 21st 2017, 6:37 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,037
Posted By Caprihana

Re: Any driver insurance?

We have any driver insurance on our Italian car.
Forum: Italy
Sep 21st 2017, 6:37 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 882
Posted By Caprihana

Re: Insurance

We are insured with Intasure. We are resident, but if you're not they may do a non resident policy you'd have to check. We looked at changing to an Italian insurer, but after lots of research even...
Forum: Italy
Jun 16th 2017, 5:44 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,862
Posted By Caprihana

Re: Self Employment, VAT & Tax.

We've been self employed for 18 months after also being the same in the UK, and as modicasa says it's very different!

You'll need to speak to a commercailista. A sort of accountant, who will help...
Forum: Italy
Jun 13th 2017, 7:30 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 703
Posted By Caprihana

Re: Car Insurance terms

Thanks Modicasa, thanks Ononno. According to the quotes the "guida" on one can be Libera, the other Esperta (over 26) so I think me and the OH will be ok to drive. Thankfully you put me right on my...
Forum: Italy
Jun 13th 2017, 5:22 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 703
Posted By Caprihana

Car Insurance terms

I'm trying to renew our car insurance online and I'm hoping someone can help with the meaning of Infortuni Conducente.

The text says Lo sapevi che il conducente e l'unico non assicurato? Proteggi...
Forum: Italy
Mar 3rd 2017, 4:06 am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,177
Posted By Caprihana

Re: Keeping open UK bank account

There's no problem having a UK account, but you will have to declare the balance of it at the beginning and the end of the year on your Italian tax return and pay a fee, I think its about €32.
Forum: Italy
Mar 2nd 2017, 3:41 am
Replies: 56
Views: 34,610
Posted By Caprihana

Re: Moving to Abruzzo

We moved to Abruzzo 10 years ago, we're both in our 40's and have our own business here. All the advice you've received here is good, so I won't repeat it, but I can add if you are looking to make a...
Forum: Italy
Jan 27th 2017, 2:38 am
Replies: 56
Views: 5,306
Posted By Caprihana

Re: Abruzzo & weather

Here's a link to last nights update. I watch him too and unfortunately, he usually gets it right.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2Y6NkXbXLA
Forum: Italy
Jan 20th 2017, 4:35 am
Replies: 56
Views: 5,306
Posted By Caprihana

Re: Abruzzo & weather

Hats off to you Pica. It's hard to keep your chin up when all this is happening but your attitude will pull you through. All the best for you, your family and all those around you.
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