Aug 19 2010
Things To Think About Before Emigrating To Italy
One of the founding member states of the European Union was Italy and it’s still seen as being at the heart of Europe. Italy is known throughout the world for its stunning architecture and conjures connotations of romance and culture. Although Italy has experienced difficulties with its politics and economy over the past fifty years its recovery over recent years has made it the perfect destination for expats looking for either a holiday home or a new life in a new country. When it comes to the physical climate and the landscape, Italy has something for everyone. Because of this there’s bound to be some part of Italy that will be able to offer you exactly what you’re looking for.
The Italian property market tends to be a bit cheaper especially when compared to the UK and it’s neighbouring countries. The low property prices make Italy the perfect destination if you’re looking for a great holiday home investment. It’s imperative that you takeout holiday home insurance on your Italian property. It’s also advisable to take out holiday homes insurance in Italy with a broker in your own country to avoid any confusion over the small print. As is common with most first world countries you’ll notice a north / south divide. The north of Italy is more metropolitan with a faster pace of life and higher employment rates. Because of this the cost of living will more expensive. If you’re after a slower pace of life and something more laid back and rural you’re more likely to find this in the south. Despite the fact life is more laid back down the south and the weather is hotter, if you do want to work you may find it harder here. You’ll need to research the area you’re planning to move to extensively as the verifying degree of culture, economy and even weather can have a dramatic impact on your life out there.
Before you leave you should try and learn as much of the language as possible. Unlike many other European countries, the level of English spoken is much lower. You’ll find this is even more prominent in northern Italy where people will have very little time for you if you don’t have some grasp of Italian.
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