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Italy

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Romantic, loud and gregarious, the smells of the Cyprus trees and the wonderful ancient towns perched high on the hilltops. Tuscany and Umbria now very expensive, but it is till possible to purchase your Italian hideaway for under £50,000. Try the South.

Capital city: Rome

Language: Italian

Religion: Christian

Currency: Euro

Climate: temperate and Mediterranean further South.

Time zone: CET (UTC+1) - Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)

Getting there: All major and budget airlines and charters.

Buyer’s Guide

Costs: 15% of the purchase tax is a good benchmark. Stamp duty, registration tax for non-residents varies from 10% for urban property to 17% for a rural property, most properties are considered to be urban, though. VAT on new properties ranges from 10%-20% depending on status. This is usually included in the price. Agents’ fees between 35 and 5%. Notary fees 3% average.

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