I Bought a Little House in Italy | My Top 5 Tips if you're thinking of buying a house in Italy

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[@AmericanViscountess]

Check out Property Organiser, your key solution for real estate in Italy & London! www.propertyorganiser.co.uk. To get 5% off Property Organiser fees from now until 24th July 2023, use the code: AVPO5

[@SaucyGirl444]

You were lucky with them.

[@DT-vc7hd]

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[@Millennial.christian]

How did you become a resident ? And what is your visa status? @americanviscountess

[@joshbrown3002]

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[@jedwards1975]

We bought sight unseen in Molise during the pandemic as well, in a village that we've never been to, let alone ever going to Molise. It was what my budget could afford. We couldn't be more happy with our choice. The people in the village are amazing and we have all the things that other regions have, just smaller. Roman ruins, check, hill top village founded by the Normans with a castle, check, etc etc.. Our views are similar to yours Julie, buy local, buy old, LEARN THE LANGUAGE, live in the village and integrate with the locals. Enjoy the life and the daily walks to get your 3rd or 4th espresso and a cornetto. 😀

[@dianabeals5620]

Hello. I’m looking to do this as well. I speak a little Italian, but am lost in this whole process. There are so many websites that don’t seem legit. Any advice?

[@jhlfsc]

​@@dianabeals5620 The further south you go and further away from urban centers, not knowing Italian will be a problem.

[@dianabeals5620]

@@jhlfsc I can fully understand Italian (especially the southern dialect) I can also speak a fair amount.

[@jhlfsc]

@@dianabeals5620 Oh good, you should be fine then. They LOVE it when you know the dialects!

[@jj-if6it]

@@jhlfsc I was surprised when I visited Rome about 10 years ago how few (young) people spoke English. It's just an observation

[@egeegee7146]

Hi Neighbour. We live in Liguria and bought in March. 2020. The house was still filled with all furniture and the sheds arrived with machines and olive nets. A culture shock but wonderful. The old chain saw is still working! I think Italy allows you to live and learn. It’s superb.

[@debbietaylor5579]

Such heartfelt advice from your experience Julie. So lovely that you shared it with everyone!!!

[@AmericanViscountess]

Thank you so much!

[@dinikars3870]

Agree with learning the language if you want to immerse yourself in the community.

[@gogopetroulopoulou5476]

👍👍🙌 I love your dress! You should make a new video about your vintage dresses...😜 thanks for another great video!

[@marthawolfsen5809]

My husband and I had a summer cottage in the South of France for twenty years. What Julie is telling you is absolutely spot on-- especially, learning to speak the language. Refreshing my school girl French made a tremendous difference.

[@ellie5901]

Great advice, always wanted a place where I can relax and recharge, however, you are so right it is important to know from the get go if you want rural or urban. I would want to be in walking distance to the cafe, shops and restaurants. I live in London and would love to buy a little place and also love the Italian culture and would love to learn the language. Thank you for all the great tips.

[@AP-kb3tn]

Julie, you have done such an amazing job with your purchase, update and integrating into the community! What a wonderful accomplishment!

[@seasonschange4337]

Julie, this information is wonderful. Thank you for sharing all of this important information. I do agree learning the language is extremely important and polite. People in other Countries really appreciate this gesture of respect and then you are able to make friends and after all thats part of the point of living in an other Country. Can hardly wait to see these Antique Markets. Thank you Julie

[@Muttsrus-bk7yd]

I loved it when you went to the flea markets!! I love to see old treasures cleaned and reused.

[@ellenapa]

Hi from Verrucola. May I also suggest applying for your codice fiscale as soon as you think you want to buy in Italy. It makes life easier to have it in hand. And the right realtor is key. Ours set up all our utilities, helped with bank accounts, provided a property manager who takes care of all our renovation projects. Our little castle house is as close to heaven as I'll ever get, lol. Hope to see you at the coffee shop one of these days.

[@slw04]

I love everything about your house. Your vibe is amazing. I love that you support the locals and adapt to the culture quite well. Best of wishes.

[@MM-jv8di]

Thank you this was great. I love your townhouse, You did a good job remodeling. I would love if you please in one video go over different provinces in Tuscany and going over different antique shops in different video. Your husband got so lucky with you, For a girl who married privileged family, You are hard worker and rare! I admire a woman like you who builds life for her family regardless ! Enjoy your beautiful work with cup of coffee in terrace.

[@nobodycares9494]

Can't wait for the next reno on this house. Love your Italian House renovation project!

[@najwafata4357]

Love your vlogs and what you did to your house renovations How much did you pay for your house if you don’t mind answering? Thanks 🙏 ❤

[@jj-if6it]

@@najwafata4357 I think it was something like $80k pounds. She mentioned it in the video where she first bought the property

[@marlashurn8612]

Thank you for all the great info! Your home is lovely and I love the idea of upcycling all the flea market finds!

[@jensvonbrasch1466]

Such sensible and commonsense advice but delivered with such heartfelt freshness and wealth of personal experience, so can’t but go away enriched. Thanks, Julie. I wish I was in the market for a home in Italy…🤗😘

[@melissaphillips3088]

Julie I am looking forward to seeing your kitchen remodel in your Italian house. Every room is beautiful and so well done. Enjoy everyday you are there Julie as I know each visit means a lot to you. Take care and safe travels♥️

[@klezmersue]

Thank you for taking us on your journey. Wow! Well done explained. Thank you! :) Till next video... Much happiness to you and yours!

[@anthonylimongelli3750]

Thank you for your advice and guidance and by the way, you're doing such a great job fixing up your little Italian house. I am very proud of having because you had the courage and determination to make such a move to Italy. First, it's not easy moving to another country, especially Italy. I am an Italian and American citizen living in Florida, I speak Italian, and I still must say that it's not so easy to find the right location and house at a fair price in Italy, but you make it easier to achieve the dream by giving us the vital information that we need so keep up the good work!!!

[@janinepeckham9925]

Love the dress. My husband and I really fell in love with Sorrento and of course the island of Capri too.

[@jennifergoodwin4376]

Love this advice! I visited Italy 17 years ago before I had my children, and it was an amazing trip. It is such a beautiful country!

[@johnpickford4222]

@jennifergoodwin4376: Just because you have children doesn’t mean you can’t return to Italy!! Go for it and leave the “bambini” at home.

[@robertoposa1120]

You renovated and furnished your house with so much taste - it looks wonderful - complimenti - I can agree very much on each of your points - finding the right area might be the most difficult part because as you said Italy is huge but can offer anything you want once you know it. I have started in Piedmont two years ago and have now found the most beautiful region for my taste in Salento in Puglia with the fantastic agent ‚from salento with love‘ - yes two and half years to find the right place - enjoy your house in Italy - love to watch your videos

[@carolineduff6571]

You have an enthusiasm and softness to your voice…and the advice was so helpful. Thank you.

[@AvaT42]

I thoroughly enjoyed this video. Very good tips and were good coming from someone with the experience from buying in Italy. I like your dress and the balcony with a lovely view.

[@AmBrit13]

I really enjoyed this informative video and the "toned" down version of yourself (that is a compliment) :)

[@MsWarriordiva]

I've signed up for Babel to learn Italian & have looked in Tuscany & Umbria, provinces of Siena & Perugia & priced between €100,000-€200,000. I've found a few I really like & am supposed to come check some out with a friend. I also didn't want rural OR urban, but more small town with enough to meet basic needs in walking distance, like you in Fivizzano.

[@lenndookun847]

Thank you for your video 🙏 very informative I love antiques and that’s so nice that you bought some and made it part of your decor in your lovely home ❤

[@rosemariedeschenes7013]

Great advise especially learning the language and buying from flea markets. Thanks for sharing 😍😘

[@AmericanViscountess]

Thanks for watching!

[@tammygolden9022]

Thanks for sharing! Definitely something on my bucket list.

[@margaretdevery6547]

Thank you so much Julie, for your sound advice. Loving the Julie touch you've brought to the home, especially leaving structural insight, by artfully displaying corner bricks beneath the render. I cant wait for that flea market post!

[@AmericanViscountess]

Wonderful!

[@cathcarr4823]

I’m with you, I’d love to be so close to the cafes and absolutely adore the church bells 🇦🇺

[@murielanne57]

Lots of good advice. You found a hidden treasure . Your little house is beautiful!

[@borge2014]

Thanks so much for sharing this valuable information Julie ! I love all of Italy however, yes Tuscany would be my choice, I'm learning so much from your experience in North Italy, and really Florence and all other areas are very nice to visit.

[@irishdva3237]

What a wonderful & helpful video. Thank you!

[@rosepaetzke2933]

Very nice video. Good information, pleasant, calm, not rushed. Great job my dear 👏 💞

[@Italiana911]

My house is situated overlooking a valley, and is surrounded by mountains. However I only have to walk up the road to a vibrant piazza with 2 bars, a gelateria, and a very well stocked alimentari. The best of both Worlds. 😃

[@DT-vc7hd]

That's exactly the type of home I'm looking for!

[@francescamonte3187]

Thank you for sharing!!

[@violetaarcher8296]

Hello Julie -- I'm house hunting in Abruzzo. Thank you for this video! Blessings from Texas! :)

[@bonnyvondolores2647]

serendipity has me viewing your fabulouso video… been exploring Mexico… and now -back to my original dream-Italia! grazie! viva Italia

[@luccasun5958]

Excellent tips Julie, thank you! Love, love Italia! My Grandparents were born in Italy and I’ve recently gotten my Italian citizenship recognized. Would love to look into some properties, so your videos really help! Grazie!

[@maryb5638]

@luccasun5958 Was it difficult to get your citizenship in Italy?

[@user-wv8zz1iv5v]

Wow congrat, thnks for the info very valuable.

[@mradventurer8104]

Nice video. And very useful tips, thanks!

[@klezmersue]

Your music is very uplifting! Thank you!

[@anthonylimongelli3750]

Thank you, Julie, I am an Italian-American citizen who learns from your videos here in Florida. I have to tell you that you are such an inspiring person and smart too. We are all learning so much from you so please keep up the great work and fixing and decorating your house in Italy. I am very proud of you!

[@AmericanViscountess]

Wow, thank you!

[@msvideotime]

Very helpful for all of us

[@andrealandsburg8882]

Very helpful Julie, clear and concise!

[@heind52]

Liked your video, looking at a place in Amantea and totally agree about the flea market idea, the place I am looking at has furniture that I maybe able to keep and it all looked interesting, thanks again

[@wasbertramos6498]

Love your videos! Great job.. I love Giove province of terni.. very close from the A1 and from Rome and Florence..

[@Lilyeh-CB]

Hello, Italian Gem - You are so specifically helpful & interesting. Can use all that you've advised. Thank you.🙂

[@sheilamann6721]

Thankyou, another facinating episode. Look forward to next one.😊👍👍👍🇨🇦Halifax Nova Scotia

[@RumduolAngkor]

Wow amazing sharing thank you

[@paulmokidespaul5347]

I agree... Best wishes!!!

[@ree68noomaara]

Thank you. I enjoyed that.

[@christinehedary1491]

I love your Italy videos, thank you!!

[@123benny4]

Love your videos. Very informative and inspiring. Nice! I hope to realize my dream to live in Italy, the land where my family is from.

[@ExploringUmbria]

Complimenti! Ho comprato in Umbria e mi sono trasferito dagli stati uniti a pieno tempo!

[@onecatsopinion]

Julie, thank you, very inspiring. 🥰

[@jerryriccio5680]

Ciao Julie, I also have been looking to possibly live in the lunigiana region...found a town named Pontremoli. I will hopefully be there in the fall to look at it. Your information was so helpful. God bless you!❤️🇮🇹

[@danimaquestiau5834]

Fantastic advice as always! Thank you for taking the time, I hope to have my dream also in a couple of years! 😊❤

[@AmericanViscountess]

You can do it!

[@lisaguineau149]

Grazie for sharing your Italian home and experiences. With 20 regions and a variety of provinces I was surprised to learn your home is in Lunigiana. I am familiar with Villafranca in Lunigiana, not far from you. Close proximity to Cinque Terra, a really lovely area.

[@DCL26]

Wonderful video! I can tell how sincere and enthusiastic you are about sharing information through your learned experiences with your audience. BTW, that's a lovely dress, and the colors are vibrant and beautiful, just like you! Thank you. Your new Italian home is well thought out, and all the furnishings/decor are devine... God Bless you and your family !

[@AmericanViscountess]

Thank you so much!

[@sdmsdm7926]

Good advice!

[@beckykukoski8678]

I would not have called these mistakes but rather very good and helpful tips. Good advise.

[@AuntieDarling]

Thank you for sharing your journey with us. Those are very useful tips. May be someday!! Please always stay humble and down to earth. It is a very endearing quality that you posses.

[@AmericanViscountess]

Thank you! Will do!

[@louiseclynch8735]

Thank you so helpful thank you so much

[@patlsmith404]

Love that area. Thank you for great info. We visited Italy during Christmas & New Year. Wish we had looked while we were there. Like you I want to be able to walk or ride bike to local shops,etc. Close to Sea & Ski would be AUsome, too!❄️☃️❤️🥰 Possibly within short distance to either rail or airport.🚃🛬🛫

[@jeanetteeasson4889]

Love your advice! 💕

[@msvideotime]

Thanks for your information on what to look for on buying a house in Italy truly appreciated hope to see more of this and how to become citizen there of what you need to do to become permanent

[@DinainOH]

Thank you for all your advice! I've been on the fence of buying a house here in the States but haven't been able to commit. I am closing the gap on retirement and feel I should use this time to explore areas of Italy. I want an adventure in retirement and love the slower pace of life. I lived 10 years in the Little Italy neighborhood of Cleveland and that is where I learned to love walkability to restaurants, coffee shops and public transportation. I love hearing the church bells 10 minutes before mass begins. I put on a little lipstick, grab some cash and my keys and walk about 1 minute to the church. I love the religious events we have such as an outdoor stations of the cross on Good Friday and a 4 day festival to celebrate the Feast of the Assumption on 8/15. This all takes some planning so I feel it would be best to keep my options open at this point and not get settled in to a mortgage I most likely going to regret. I loved living in my US Italian village so now time to pursue one in Europe!

[@LSTEdD1]

This is great! Love your little house in Italy! Watching from Spain! ( Home is US!)

[@jorusnak1998]

What Great video. Thanks. Would like to see flea market trip.❤

[@donnaanderson5669]

I like how you think about being close to everything thank you for telling me that walking distance because I don't like to drive however I can drive if I found a cute country house away from everything to

[@donnaanderson5669]

Thank you for that information because I am definitely planning on moving there I'm trying to sell my property here or renovated first but I definitely will need help with the real estate and the areas thank you so very much

[@azengland100]

Great advice Julie, and nicely packaged and delivered, as per your usual. Another common mistake I've seen (and almost made myself) is in not fully understanding all the closing costs (taxes, notaio, document registration, commissions, etc). Also how best to transfer money into Italy to fund your purchase. Large banks (in the US, anyways) fiddle with the exchange rates to reduce their risk, and make money. There are dedicated currency exchange brokers that can save you money, but one obviously needs to do their research to ensure they're picking a trusted company.

[@lindaundereood1601]

My region of choice is Umbria, Purgia provence.

[@Daniela-S]

Thank you !!!

[@rebeccanicoll2550]

Outstanding! Reuse, reduce, recycle!

[@Lowjit]

Excellent advice well presented in a very enjoyable video … thank you

[@Lowjit]

… meant to add that I am interested in moving either to Umbria or Abruzzo

[@helenefrasca7446]

Thank you!

[@aledelmar2557]

Nice video!

[@crinkle2649]

Property Organizer sounds amazing.

[@EvieVermont]

Great advice, Julie!

[@AmericanViscountess]

Glad it was helpful!

[@longwaytotipperary]

Love all of these videos - looking forward to flea market video!

[@AmericanViscountess]

Coming soon!

[@lisetbernal8697]

Thank you💛

[@sweet-n-sour3120]

not me watching from brazil and hearing julie say italy is huge!! (i understand what she meant by it but it still gave me a good chuckle... LOL) btw, great advice for anyone buying property anywhere

[@sheilafleet7060]

You sure inspire me to buy a place!!

[@user-pu4cq6ow6j]

Thank Julie! This was really helpful. Also, I love your dress! Is it vintage?

[@johnb3341]

Dear Julie thanks for your smart and practical advise. Almost ready to make our move from US to Italy. Learning italian from movies with Ugo Tognazzi, Nino Manfredi and Carherine Spaak. Fin qui tutto bene.

[@AmericanViscountess]

Wonderful!

[@vaninazalazar320]

OMG! I want to move to Italy ASAP :)

[@melissagoetz8847]

This information is not only valuable for a house in foreign country but also for a primary home.

[@dikshaedythe6042]

Thank you.

[@MrBrownnn696]

Loved this video…

[@Catherine-so4yc]

Sold on the palazzo....making our way up the Spanish coast, could move in in 3 weeks🎉

[@barbarad.9497]

Good for you to be in an urban area, since you are not there much and neighbors can keep an eye on the place.

[@janebrant3999]

LOVE HISTORY

[@traceymarshall5868]

Thank you for your insight. I am debating on where to live. An American who is 62 and wants to retire. Ahh! A complex quandary to be!

[@kurtdorr8080]

I love the Arezzo flea market once per month!

[@suzannetucci7310]

Thank you for the advice! My dream and goal is to own a 2 bedroom home/apartment in Italy. I am narrowing the area I want to live in. I love the idea of an urban setting with services within walking distance. I am debating between northern Tuscany, Molise (where my father is from) or Calabria (where my mother was born). I’ll keep watching you channel for more tips. Thank you for sharing!

[@rosariovasta314]

Calabria is much cheaper,and you can buy a house with as little as 50.000 Euro. In Italy buyers and sellers have to pay relators,take into into co sideration unless you buy directelly from seller.Lots of burocracy in Italy not so easy to navigate

[@donnaanderson5669]

It looks similar to the bed I have now it's very pretty. My bed has a headboard and it's wrought iron and high post the bottom doesn't have to be there because I like room to move around my feet

[@lucianeedgington9421]

I was just in Italy and thought of you