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Forum: Italy
Aug 3rd 2015, 4:39 am
Replies: 4
Views: 779
Posted By Cornish Knocker

Re: ENEL and House Paining

Thanks all, very useful info. I will be treating the cable with the upmost respect. Maybe the area around the cable might only get one coat. :)
Forum: Italy
Aug 1st 2015, 4:23 am
Replies: 4
Views: 779
Posted By Cornish Knocker

ENEL and House Paining

I've got my brother coming over to Italy to help me paint my house, which is great. However........my electricity comes into the house via an overhead cable and is fixed to the external wall.

I'm...
Forum: Italy
Jan 22nd 2015, 3:03 am
Replies: 1
Views: 796
Posted By Cornish Knocker

Re: Has anyone recently set up their own business in Italy

Get yourself a good/recommended commercialista (accountant) and speak to them early on, they could save you a lot of running around and money.

You cannot do without a Commercialista here in...
Forum: Italy
Dec 13th 2014, 7:41 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 2,526
Posted By Cornish Knocker

Re: Building & Contents Insurance ??

Try the UK company Intasure. Have a look on line but ring them for a quote as it will likely work out cheaper than an on line quote.
They specialise in holiday homes and I've heard are very good at...
Forum: Italy
Nov 26th 2014, 2:21 am
Replies: 4
Views: 925
Posted By Cornish Knocker

Re: Learning Italian

See the recent thread below. It gives lots of great advice.

Good luck.

http://http://britishexpats.com/forum/italy-77/learning-italian-846845/

If the link doesn't work, copy and paste it...
Forum: Italy
Nov 11th 2014, 1:38 am
Replies: 20
Views: 2,332
Posted By Cornish Knocker

Re: learning italian

For me, definitely going to a class, as you pick up a lot from the others in the class too, the questions they ask, the mistakes they make etc., etc.. Also it can be a bit of a laugh too, which makes...
Forum: Italy
Sep 28th 2014, 6:34 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,015
Posted By Cornish Knocker

Re: Help the new kid!

I would think about opening up an account at the Post Office. Cheaper than banks and there is a post office in every town, should you need to call in away from where your own branch is situated.
I...
Forum: Italy
Jun 8th 2014, 11:17 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 3,165
Posted By Cornish Knocker

Re: World Cup - Italy v England

England of course. Will be at the local bar. 2 years ago when the same fixture was played there was some great banter between a bar full of Italian's and about 6 English supporters.

All good...
Forum: Italy
May 21st 2014, 5:41 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 6,530
Posted By Cornish Knocker

Re: How to build a roof in Italy

Correct, the roofs I have been involved in from the North of Italy to Central Italy the regs and construction methods have been very different. Also don't think that putting a ring beam in is a quick...
Forum: Italy
May 20th 2014, 9:15 am
Replies: 11
Views: 8,065
Posted By Cornish Knocker

Re: Le Marché or Abruzzo?

:whatchutalkingabout:whatchutalkingabout
Forum: Italy
May 20th 2014, 4:18 am
Replies: 11
Views: 6,530
Posted By Cornish Knocker

Re: How to build a roof in Italy

I've not done it myself, but have worked on a few new roofs, under the guidance of an Italian surveyor/engineer.

All I would say, if you wake up in the night due to an earthquake would you feel...
Forum: Italy
May 20th 2014, 1:59 am
Replies: 11
Views: 8,065
Posted By Cornish Knocker

Re: Le Marché or Abruzzo?

The reason I chose Abruzzo over Le Marche, is that I wanted to be near both the sea and the mountains. If my memory serves me correct it was really or in Le Marche.
Forum: Italy
Apr 1st 2014, 5:01 am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,130
Posted By Cornish Knocker

Re: Kids OMG.

Brilliant. What a story to tell the Grand kids.........oh hang on a minute.....
Forum: Italy
Mar 14th 2014, 7:27 am
Replies: 10
Views: 2,550
Posted By Cornish Knocker

Re: single mum wanting advice on moving to italy

faux2014 - You may not know, but there is no child benefit in Italy. You do get some tax breaks however, but obviously you need to be paying tax to receive. You have to pay for school books, which...
Forum: Italy
Mar 11th 2014, 8:24 am
Replies: 10
Views: 2,550
Posted By Cornish Knocker

Re: single mum wanting advice on moving to italy

I'm sure there are easier places to move to as a single Mum.

Have you any children Linseed??
Forum: Italy
Mar 11th 2014, 8:21 am
Replies: 15
Views: 2,367
Posted By Cornish Knocker

Re: Homesickness or more ?

I'm coming up to my 8th year here and do still have an urge to go back to the UK at times. Once I'm there for a week or so I have an even greater urge to get 'home' to Italy.

I was even offered a...
Forum: Italy
Oct 6th 2013, 5:36 am
Replies: 1
Views: 907
Posted By Cornish Knocker

Re: Service charge in restaurants

I too recently noticed this when on holiday in the North. However for me and my family a 10% 'add on' will quite often will work out cheaper than a €1.50/€2.00 coperto per person.
I found while...
Forum: Italy
Oct 6th 2013, 5:31 am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,343
Posted By Cornish Knocker

Re: where to move with 2 children?

How about Central Italy, Le Marche, Abruzzo. Very peaceful, choice of living near the coast or near the mountains, or both. Not too far to Napoli.
Good area to bring up children too.
Forum: Italy
Oct 3rd 2013, 4:10 am
Replies: 2
Views: 925
Posted By Cornish Knocker

Re: flight changes rynair

It's about €40/£40 per person per flight (i.e one way)
Forum: Italy
Jun 26th 2013, 4:57 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,441
Posted By Cornish Knocker

Re: Financial Advice...please

Thanks all for your advice and tips, much appreciated.

In hindsight I should have just asked my Commercialista, which I will next week when I see her.

But Nick2............to get this right in...
Forum: Italy
Jun 23rd 2013, 6:45 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,441
Posted By Cornish Knocker

Re: Financial Advice...please

Thanks for the reply and the tip. I just wonder though, even if a money broker is used there will still be a paper trail. I don't plan to do anything underhand, just keep my hands on my money. :(
...
Forum: Italy
Jun 22nd 2013, 10:34 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,441
Posted By Cornish Knocker

Financial Advice...please

I am officially self employed in Italy, but my work always goes quiet around May/June until mid September, which is not a bad thing as I can enjoy the summer months. However, having spent quite a bit...
Forum: Italy
Jun 12th 2013, 6:40 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 823
Posted By Cornish Knocker

Re: Hello :) Newbie, looking for some guidance :)

Totally agree with the above. You have a great start already by your husband having employment, so as said, take the bull by the horns. It will be a perfect age for your children too, it won't take...
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