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Forum: Italy
May 16th 2016, 9:54 am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,215
Posted By Hil

Re: Move to Ciaciana?

Ciao,
Well we haven't been on this forum in years. But here we are still living in Cianciana after 10 years. Everyone is certainly entitled to an opinion, however I think relocating/immigrating to...
Forum: Spain
Sep 12th 2012, 6:33 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 2,368
Posted By Hil

Re: Tortosa

oops, thought we were in main Spain forum, I'll post our query there, thanks for responses
Forum: Spain
Sep 12th 2012, 3:42 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 2,368
Posted By Hil

Tortosa

Ciao, currently in Sicily, if you have any questions please ask. We have found some truly inexpensive properties in Tortosa, and as we'll be in Spain this month are wondering what your experiences...
Forum: Italy
Sep 3rd 2012, 6:00 am
Replies: 21
Views: 33,832
Posted By Hil

Re: Planning to retire to Sicily - need advice

Benvenuto Ira! We've got a hankering to visit Ispica..hmm Anyway my husband brought his power tools (table saw, skilsaw) first to France where we found some nice vintage transformers, and there here...
Forum: Italy
Aug 5th 2012, 6:50 am
Replies: 21
Views: 33,832
Posted By Hil

Re: Planning to retire to Sicily - need advice

Ciao all, wow what an interesting discussion. We have lived in Cianciana for just over 6 years. We find all of Sicily to have both beauties and disadvantages, as many places in the world. However I...
Forum: Italy
Jul 15th 2012, 4:56 am
Replies: 95
Views: 21,318
Posted By Hil

Re: Australian looking to buy in Cianciana

Oh Paquita, I'm not a snob, but I put that on the FB page and totally forgot to spread the word :o But so he has. As we know we're just kind of charming and irresistible. Bella Sicilia and Bella...
Forum: Italy
Jul 6th 2012, 6:47 am
Replies: 95
Views: 21,318
Posted By Hil

Re: Australian looking to buy in Cianciana

Yay Charming Cianciana! Kabela we missed you entirely, actually busy. Seems odd here, but so it goes. Look forward to seeing you in August, I hear rumor that they are planning another BBQ or...
Forum: Italy
Apr 15th 2012, 7:17 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 1,133
Posted By Hil

Re: Selling our House~ ADVICE PLEASE

Modicasa, grazie. We thought exactly that, but I am pleased to have you confirm. So I think we will just tell said agent, that we'd rather wait until the prospective buyer is actually in town. I...
Forum: Italy
Apr 14th 2012, 8:09 am
Replies: 3
Views: 1,133
Posted By Hil

Selling our House~ ADVICE PLEASE

Ciao Tutti,
You would think after over 6 years in Sicily that we would understand something. So I offer the following question. Our house is listed with the local agent, (small towns are small...
Forum: Italy
Apr 14th 2012, 7:04 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,206
Posted By Hil

Re: Empty car Sicily to Scotland May 3rd

The ferries in August are always expensive as that is the high season. But you should check the actual ferry company sites for pricing as well. Grandi Navi Veloci, Tirrenia, SNAV as it really is less...
Forum: Italy
Mar 10th 2012, 6:50 am
Replies: 12
Views: 12,300
Posted By Hil

Re: Long Term Let Websites Italy

We live in Sicily, and although I have visited Venice, I haven't the faintest idea of the area. But I know there are plenty on this site who do. Ha Ha the landlord in the kitchen :ohmy: that's great....
Forum: Italy
Mar 9th 2012, 4:07 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 12,300
Posted By Hil

Re: Long Term Let Websites Italy

@ Aversion: Yes an agency would be 'safer' unless you know someone locally. We live in quite a small town in Sicily, and there is a good estate agent here, but for rentals, you ask the neighbors. It...
Forum: Italy
Mar 9th 2012, 3:11 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 12,300
Posted By Hil

Re: Long Term Let Websites Italy

Ciao! Yes it really helps to be on the ground when looking for a rental. Long term rentals can be found for reasonable prices, but are rarely listed online. Have you a town in mind in northern...
Forum: Italy
Mar 9th 2012, 3:02 pm
Replies: 87
Views: 11,191
Posted By Hil

Re: Europe / Italy / Sicily?

:D Are you here yet? Bring some Malta sun! Although I fear all the mediterranean is under a cloud at the moment. Hopefully we'll meet up. Cheers
Forum: Italy
Feb 20th 2012, 6:26 am
Replies: 87
Views: 11,191
Posted By Hil

Re: Europe / Italy / Sicily?

Hi Epson, where in Southern Sicily are you looking. I can recommend some possibilties in and around Cianciana, otherwise for long-term rentals in general check Sicilian estate agencies (click on...
Forum: Italy
Nov 1st 2011, 2:05 pm
Replies: 87
Views: 11,191
Posted By Hil

Re: Europe / Italy / Sicily?

Hey! Peace Out. How about those of us who live in and love Sicily just continue to share our thoughts, advice etc? The more of us that post info and experience, the more likely the thready thing will...
Forum: Italy
Nov 1st 2011, 11:53 am
Replies: 87
Views: 11,191
Posted By Hil

Re: Europe / Italy / Sicily?

Okay, I'll bite. What is a sub-forum? How does it differ, and how many posts and members do we need to create such a creature??
As this is a fibrous wound material about Sicily I'll just mention...
Forum: Italy
Nov 1st 2011, 6:22 am
Replies: 87
Views: 11,191
Posted By Hil

Re: Europe / Italy / Sicily?

Oops now we're here we may not shut up. Someone was mentioning hunting up curry (I assume you meant ingredients), it's not in Sicily, but we have ordered from both these sites, and if you keep your...
Forum: Italy
Nov 1st 2011, 6:13 am
Replies: 95
Views: 21,318
Posted By Hil

Re: Australian looking to buy in Cianciana

Dearest adopted Ciancianesi, please check out this effort to start a Sicily sub-forum, is that the right word? Who knows? Weather all over the place at the moment, but it is that time of year. Also...
Forum: Italy
Nov 1st 2011, 6:01 am
Replies: 87
Views: 11,191
Posted By Hil

Re: Europe / Italy / Sicily?

Ciao from Cianciana, hi Paquita, and grazie 6 months for the link. I totally agree with a Sicily subsection, thread, forum, or what you want to call it. ~Hil :drinkwine:
Forum: Italy
Oct 31st 2011, 7:19 am
Replies: 127
Views: 14,074
Posted By Hil

Re: Census 2011

Just filled out the form online, pretty straightforward, just remember to 'salva ricevuta' so you have a receipt. Ciao tutti
Forum: Italy
Oct 31st 2011, 6:25 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,338
Posted By Hil

Re: BUYING LAND

Ciao,
We live in Sicily. Yes to all the excellent advice above. I think your first question was about residency, and it is not necessary for property purchase to have residency, but you must have a...
Forum: Italy
Oct 5th 2011, 7:36 am
Replies: 7
Views: 4,461
Posted By Hil

Re: Long term accommodation in Palermo

Ciao! I don't know if you've already found something or not. But a search for immobiliare Palermo should bring up estate agents who are far more likely to list and handle long term rentals. I think...
Forum: Italy
Jul 19th 2011, 8:20 am
Replies: 6
Views: 3,250
Posted By Hil

Re: Sicily, Cianciana for renovation?

Ciao Bill A.
We live in Cianciana, and if you like I can send you a PM on our experiences here. Although my initial advice would be the smaller place with less work. I think Modicasa covered much...
Forum: Italy
Jun 6th 2011, 9:52 am
Replies: 7
Views: 2,110
Posted By Hil

Re: Expats in Sciacca

Ciao Susan, We know dear Paquita. As we all have brought houses in Cianciana, just 30 minutes down the road from you. I am American, my husband English. I think you're a true hero to get your driving...
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