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Forum: Italy
Sep 24th 2008, 1:36 am
Replies: 3
Views: 750
Posted By Alan1963

Re: abruzzo town info

Lanciano is a great town, but if you're looking for a detached house with a Garden, you are probably better off looking in the countryside and villages rather than towns.

A.
Forum: Italy
Aug 21st 2008, 11:42 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,253
Posted By Alan1963

Re: Residency, Domicile and Permits

Hi Everyone,

I'm not sure about any of it any more as the laws seem to change like the weather.

We have lived here for 2 years and have residency, although our commune was a little reluctant at...
Forum: Italy
Aug 17th 2008, 11:35 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 2,513
Posted By Alan1963

Re: Transferring funds UK-Italy

hi Katu,

i don't have any problems with IBAn at all. I have a Bank Acc at the Y Bank and have never had a transfer turned down.

cheers :)
Forum: Italy
Aug 14th 2008, 2:06 am
Replies: 292
Views: 23,252
Posted By Alan1963

Re: TOP UK MISSED PRODUCTS -what do you stock up on?

I am lucky enough to have to pop to the UK every couple of months for work so thats when I stock up on the essentials... PG Tips and Marmite!!

Best :)
Forum: Italy
Aug 14th 2008, 2:02 am
Replies: 15
Views: 6,413
Posted By Alan1963

Re: Carpenter/ Joiner looking to move to Italy to renovate houses, advice needed

Marketing yourself to Brits who have bought properties to renovate is indeed the answer.

You should get in touch with Estate Agencies in Abruzzo who might allow you to work with them. I know one...
Forum: Italy
Aug 14th 2008, 1:56 am
Replies: 24
Views: 2,513
Posted By Alan1963

Re: Transferring funds UK-Italy

We still have bills which we pay monthly in the UK and we transfer funds directly using the IBAN system from bank to bank. I think it is the most efficient way of doing things and they don't skin you...
Forum: Italy
Aug 14th 2008, 1:49 am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,131
Posted By Alan1963

Re: Abruzzo-advice on larger towns please ?

I have lived here for a couple of years, but as you said in your opening line, most of us live in the country (me included) Pescara is as safe as any city and as with Cassius, I have eaten in the old...
Forum: Italy
Jul 29th 2008, 12:56 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,130
Posted By Alan1963

Re: Building / Restoration Questions

hi Kevin,

as stated a little earlier, I live near to Guardiagrele and Elmo lives near to casoli but I don't know where Lama dei Peligni is, What commune do you come under?

Alan
Forum: Italy
Jul 23rd 2008, 3:44 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,130
Posted By Alan1963

Re: Building / Restoration Questions

Again, sorry SicilyLife:

Elmo, I live very close to Guardiagrele, so we are neighbours
Forum: Italy
Jul 21st 2008, 9:03 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,130
Posted By Alan1963

Re: Building / Restoration Questions

Sorry to get off the point for sicilylife, but thanks elmo, which province are you in, I'm in provincia Chieti
Forum: Italy
Jul 17th 2008, 10:13 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 1,950
Posted By Alan1963

Smile Re: Changes for the better

I have only been here for 2 years but can certainly see the improvements. Not necessarily in services, but in lifestyle.

Things are so much more relaxing here in Abruzzo. to be quite honest,...
Forum: Italy
Jul 16th 2008, 2:12 am
Replies: 23
Views: 1,623
Posted By Alan1963

Re: Opinions wanted!!

Agreed the accent is bad, but the teaching isn't. Once you get past the first disk and get used to the nauseating drone it all sinks in.
Forum: Italy
Jul 16th 2008, 1:58 am
Replies: 23
Views: 1,476
Posted By Alan1963

Smile Re: Wines You Have Loved

RED: Montepulciano D'Abruzzo - WHITE: (If you must) Trebbiano - ROSE Cerasuola

Don't lay them down.. drink them, there will be another good batch next year!!

A
Forum: Italy
Jul 16th 2008, 1:20 am
Replies: 2
Views: 642
Posted By Alan1963

Smile Re: Does anyone work in Abruzzi?

Hi Cassius,

I live and work in Abruzzo, and have done for the last two years. work isn't easy to find if you don't speak the language. Also if you are a friend of the sister of the cousin of the...
Forum: Italy
Jul 16th 2008, 1:08 am
Replies: 3
Views: 977
Posted By Alan1963

Re: 6 month Rental in Abruzzo region

Hi Again Noodlepip,

please see my email, JA might be able to help you out

x

A
Forum: Italy
Jul 16th 2008, 12:59 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,173
Posted By Alan1963

Smile Re: Moving to Abruzzo

Hi Noodlepip,

I moved to Abruzzo two years ago and our Lawyer did a fantastic job making sure everything was written and anounced in both English and Italian.

The firm is from Lanciano and an...
Forum: Italy
Jul 16th 2008, 12:42 am
Replies: 127
Views: 59,226
Posted By Alan1963

Re: Any Brits Living In Abruzzo

Looks like there are 4 pages at least of Brits living in Abruzzo. I moved here 2 years ago with my wife and it really is the "Bella Vita" I was hoping for. I hope that everyone here has been subject...
Forum: Italy
Jul 16th 2008, 12:24 am
Replies: 23
Views: 1,623
Posted By Alan1963

Re: Opinions wanted!!

I used a CD course by a chap called Michele Tomas. 8 CDs for around £75 but well worth it. if you do exactly what he says (well the recording.. he died) you will have a basic grasp of Italian within...
Forum: Italy
Jul 16th 2008, 12:20 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,130
Posted By Alan1963

Re: Building / Restoration Questions

As far as I am aware, you can do anything you wish yourself, but electrics must be checked out and signed off by an electrician (Although there's a chance that you will do a better job than they...
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