How do I find a place to live in Italy?
We asked expats how they chose their neighborhood and found a place to live. They answered...
"Finding a place to live in Italy can be an exciting yet daunting task, but with a few steps, you can make the process smoother. Begin by deciding on the region or city you want to live in, as Italy offers diverse options from the bustling cities like Rome and Milan to the serene countryside of Tuscany or the coastal towns of Amalfi. Once you have a location in mind, start researching online through real estate websites such as Idealista, Immobiliare.it, and Casa.it. These platforms list a variety of properties for rent and sale, and you can filter your search by price, size, and other preferences," wrote Jake Barber from SJB Global.
SJB Global is an awarding winning regulated financial advisory firm specialising in helping expats with all areas of financial planning. All of our advisers are qualified in the UK, Europe and the US with a great understanding of the cross-border complications that expat life brings and our job is to make sure we can simplify your finances in the most tax efficient way as possible.
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SJB Global is an awarding winning regulated financial advisory firm specialising in helping expats with all areas of financial planning. All of our advisers are qualified in the UK, Europe and the US with a great understanding of the cross-border complications that expat life brings and our job is to make sure we can simplify your finances in the most tax efficient way as possible.
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"Finding a place to live in Italy can be done through various methods, including real estate agencies and online property portals (Immobiliare.it and Idealista are popular choices). It's common to rent through an agency, which may charge a commission but help you navigate all contractual and legal aspects," wrote Brian Viola from Italian For A While.
I am a language immersion traveler—after a Gap Year in Australia, I began working to encourage this experience in my own country: Italy!
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I am a language immersion traveler—after a Gap Year in Australia, I began working to encourage this experience in my own country: Italy!
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How do I find a place to live in Italy?
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About the Author
Betsy Burlingame is one of the founders of InternationalTravel.ai and the Founder and President of Expat Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange and InternationalTravel.ai, Betsy worked at AT&T in International
and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University
with a BA in International Business and German. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.
