Journal
Notes on buying, living and waiting for summer.
Written by the people who answer the phone. Practical, with numbers, and updated when the rules change.

Guide · 6 min read
The areas of Scalea
Seven neighbourhoods, each with its own distance to the sea, price and rhythm of the year.
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Market · 5 min read
Property prices in Scalea
From €500 to €1,000 per square metre in twenty years, and why the sub-€30,000 flat is disappearing.
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Buying · 5 min read
How to buy safely in Italy
Why a licensed agency is the cheaper option, and the four steps of every Italian purchase.
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Market · 3 min read
A house for one euro: myth or reality?
The programme is real. The price is not the cost.
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Living here · 6 min read
Getting a residence permit in Italy
Owning a home does not make you a resident. Two realistic routes, with numbers.
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