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Sunny paradise for seniors
Retiring abroad is a growing trend. People relocating abroad can enjoy their senior living at its best: in a warm climate, by the sea, and with quality healthcare. Here is an overview of European locations for retirement with living costs and a roadmap for choosing your place in the sun.
Student visa for Italy
A student visa for Italy may be of two types: a short-term and a long-term visa.
Residence permit in Italy for financially independent individuals
Italy grants residence permits to financially independent individuals that earn high passive income. Wealthy foreigners may obtain a special elective residence permit or Residenza Elettiva.
Golden visa for Italy
In May 2020, Italy cut in half the requirements for a residence by investment permit. In order to obtain a residence permit for Italy, it is now enough to invest €250,000 (instead of €500,000 before) in an Italian start-up or €500,000 (instead of €1,000,000 previously) in a local company.
Business visa for Italy
Foreigners that go to Italy on business must apply for a business visa. This type of visa permits the holder to take part in business meetings and negotiations with foreign business partners, make supply or cooperation agreements, or participate in training sessions at production sites.
Russian and CIS investment outlook in overseas real estate – A survey by Tranio, 2020
Tranio conducted its eighth annual survey, analysing the investment and property purchasing patterns of Russian and CIS nationals abroad. The survey was primarily focussed on income property, looking at the top locations for investment, yield expectations, budgets, and preferred asset classes, as well as the general presence of Russian-speaking investors in local markets.
Investing in real estate in Alpine resorts
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Education in Italy
About 32,000 international students attend universities in Italy. Rome, Milan, Pisa and Bologna are the most popular cities among students. Italian academies for fine arts, fashion and design are considered the best in the world.
Property maintenance costs in Italy
It costs about 1–3% of the market value per year to maintain real estate, pay taxes, utility bills and insurance costs in Italy.
Visas, residence permits, and citizenship in Italy in 2021
A common pathway towards migrating to Italy begins with obtaining a short- or long-term visa (type C or type D) that allows its holder to enter the country.
Taxes in Italy
Italy’s tax system is complicated and buyers should seek advice from an expert before purchasing real estate.
How to get a mortgages in Italy: terms, rates, application documents — Tranio
In Italy, mortgages are granted for pending constructions, existing property and renovations. Banks impose more stringent requirements on foreign citizens regarding the assessment of the mortgaged property. Therefore, foreign nationals are more likely to be granted a mortgage on high-end, liquid property.
Buying and registering property in Italy
There are no restrictions on foreign citizens purchasing property in Italy. A transaction can be made on behalf of legal entities or individuals. Buyers should know that things in the north and south of Italy don’t necessarily work the same way.
Property prices in Italy in 2021
The hot climate and beautiful seas lure property buyers to Campania, Calabria, Apulia, Sicily and Sardinia in the south of Italy.
Italy’s new investor visa programme
Italy is rolling out a new