Do not be hasty in the choice and arrangement of your curtains: they are one of the most important parts in your home. Just follow these 5 simple suggestions to give your room a unique look thanks to your curtains. 1. When hanging curtains, make sure you get proper fullness: it is recommended your curtains to be twice or even two and a half times the size of the window. 2. Always hang curtains as close...
Italy, a country that you should be looking to invest in! Why? Mention Italy to some people and they all they know about is what the press is telling them about Italy, they often have a perception of a country that has nothing to offer an investor. How wrong they are! Now is the time to invest in Italy, especially if you have the finances for acquisition. Italy has the innovation and technology and now is...
The Rent to Buy "magic formula" allows you to live in a property immediately, as if it were for rent, but the fee will be considered as a down payment on the purchase price. The “Rent to buy” contract allows people to buy a house in a moment of difficulty in obtaining mortgages; at the same time constructors and private owners will have more possibilities to sell unsold properties. As a matter of...
Easter is coming and it is time to think about how to decorate your dining table. Whether you’ll invite your family or you are planning a brunch wuth friends, decorating your table for Easter is a must, just like during Christmas. That is why we thought to inspire you with 5 ideas. 1. Decorated eggs: a must Eggs during Easter can be used as a decorative element. If you like colorful eggs, but you still...
The American dollar is now hitting new 12 year highs. This has been the fastest rise in 40 years. The major currencies of the world continue to sink against the United States dollar (USD) and the exchange rate with Euro is currently 1,088. A stronger dollar will encourage Americans to spend more money abroad in travel and in overseas purchases. It will also promote more investment by individual Americans...
Spring is coming soon and it will bring along the colours and lights characteristic of this amazing season. We can bring the same colours and brightness into our homes. You can use fabrics in pastel shades, together with light and clear nuances or soft colors with great contrast at the same time. Here are some examples of how you can make your home look bright and welcoming, both for you and your family,...
All the VIPs buy a house in Italy! Everybody knows that many VIPs have chosen Italy to buy their overseas house. We are pleased that, having the possibility to buy a property wherever in the world, they choose our land! After all Italy is the land of culture, warm sun, crystalline sea water and green rolling hills! Let’s see, who have chosen to invest in Italy and where: GEORGE CLOONEY: maybe he’s...
Getting a Codice Fiscale in Italy is very easy and free! You can read the useful tips and opinion about it of an American in Rome: I recently met up with R for aperitivo and a chat about life in Rome. Over wine and Oasi della Birra’s buffet we talked about the poorly defined bureaucratic hurdles that one has to navigate when moving to Rome, or living anywhere else in Italy. In addition to a visa, one...
Are you buying to resell shortly? Are you thinking that one day you may selling your home? If your answer is “yes” then you must read the following suggestions by real estate experts. Here is a list of 12 mistakes that you should avoid if you don’t want to decrease the value of your home for future resale: 1. Choosing a crazy colour for your facade Although you are a colour-lover, do not choose a...
Buying your first property may be very stressful, because you don't know the market, how it works, if you are going to do a safe investment, etc. Yet, if you don't buy the first nice property you see and if you ask for help to the right people, your first real estate investment will turn into your most exciting experience ever! Here are 3 major things to consider, before making the first step into the...
