It’s a chatty one. A massive subject to cover and I tried to keep it under 30 mins! See the chapters to skip around and, as always, please feel free to ask me more. Apologies if I missed some questions that were sent in but I hope I covered all the most popular questions. Back to normal content for the next video…I will add the video about the planning next week or the week after. Lots going on this end - website coming soon which will have blogs covering the details, in detail. Thanks all. *doing a new kit sound test on a windy coast was a bit gutsy / foolish!
QUESTIONS: what exactly would have been this 40k for? I mean the cost they quoted to you if you wanted to extend your house? Sounds like a complete ripoff for some paperwork or permits. Have you checked if this really is the only way to add anything to existing building?
It included every survey, report, service fee, admin fee, tax etc. etc. that you could think of. I will write a blog on the detail once the website gets going as I think it would be an interesting thing to break down and show the costs so that people can use it over time. I think I may have said in one video - they said to pay it all and I would get the money back on the parts that I did not need or use.....Sure...😂🤦♂️
By the way... you are NOT chatty at all. You are yourself, which is delightful and personable. It's as if we're sitting right in front of you having this conversation. Appreciate the insight and frankness. Please keep it coming and don't worry about being 'chatty'. My husband and I have been focusing on Tuscany and came close to purchasing 2 other properties in northern Italy, but it didn't work out. I've had your region on my radar for over a year now so it's nice to hear the various situations that you've encountered and your point of view on things. People can definitely relate!!
Hi, I’m Alex, I live in Eastbourne but I’m actually half Italian and lived in Tuscany for the first 19 years of my life, now that kids have grown up we want to move back to Italy and been thinking about Le Marche as my preferred choice. I work for Sussex police and it was actually my Sargent that told me about you , so here I am watching your videos . Just wanted to say that they are great and you’ve definitely helped me making my mind up regarding whether to go back to Tuscany or chose Le Marche. Next year I will be taking a month of work and arrange to view property, would be great to even meet up if you fancy , if you are there . Keep up the good work, well done 👍
Wow - thank you. That is great! Sounds like you have a solid plan @arm27529. A Sunday morning in Senigallia is a fantastic time and place to say hello. Who knows. Thank your Sargent for the intro!🙌
Thanks for the feedback and idea @dungeondesigns104 . I was wondering if it would all need to be about doing up the house but it seems that the out and about parts are as popular. The drive down and back is amazing so I will try work that in....Thanks again.🙌
I agree would love to see that road trip. I was going to ask how long the drive was from Manchester to Marche? We're planning a drive from Krakow to Puglia in April or June depending on when I fly back over. Hoping to narrow down the choices so we can compare apples to apples as you say.
With a can or two of Monster / Red Bull I have done door to door in 26 hrs. BUT, that was very clear roads, no waiting at the channel tunnel, and resting every for hours for a short sleep. I would normally say 36 to 48 hours is nice as you can have a proper over night somewhere lovely...like Lake Lucerne in Switzerland.
I've stayed up at castelluccio (wild camping about 23 years ago) and loved the area. As I get older the area keeps coming back to me in day dreams. My needs for a foreign home are almost identical to yourself so these videos are bloody useful. Thanks. Enjoy yourself.
My wife and I loved this video as it was exactly what we were looking for as we have started looking at finding a property in Italy, in particular in the regions of Marche, Umbria or Abruzzo. Keep up the great videos.
I've got to say, this is probably one of my favorite videos on moving to Italy. I've been looking for a retirement spread, and I'll try using what you shared. Thanks from the Florida Keys!
Thank you @jamesrachal6762 . That is great to hear - thank you for the feedback. Happy to help with more questions if I can and I can do another like this in a few months if people want it. A retirement spread - I like that! That sounds like a good plan. 👍
Hello, I was in the Keys on 2013 and I have enjoyed it quite a lot... Mallory square, Duval street, Hemingway home, etc. and I am wondering how would be like living there nowadays, on 2024... I'd love to spend there my retirement, but I am thinking about the cost of living there, and I am worried about the tornados storming the area, which seems to be growing more and more in dimensions and strenght... I'd love to hear your feedback... ciao!
@@pongo1969 I've lived in Florida for 21 years. Having lived here in the Keys for the past 5 years, I would be careful about considering this as a retirement place. GREAT place to visit! But when hurricane season starts, it can get nerve wracking! Any given storm can come in and, if not literally wipe your home off it's foundation, could totally flood the home. It's only "stuff", as we say. But it's YOUR stuff that has to be replaced. There's also the fact that you are definitely segregated from the mainland. Which I happen to be ok with, but my wife.....meh. Ha! Very limited on shopping. One way in to the islands and one way out. Traffic can be a bear on any given day. And E X P E N S I V E!!!! You won't go out for a lunch for two of a sandwich and glass of tea for less than 50.00!! I'd stick with the mainland somewhere. But all that said, many people do retire here.
Just loving your journey.my wife and have moved from Florida to the city of Merida Mexico in the yucatan.its been 8 years and we are interested in the Italian adventure. Keep up the great work . We are in the discovery mode now . Thanks for all the great advice. Great job amigo . Regards, Mark & Pamela Palmer
@markpalmer7896 Small world! From St Pete been living in Merida, Mexico for years but also looking at this area in Italy! Great minds? Saludos! Debbie Moore
Finally someone that have an open mind approach to Italy without moaning about and just open his arm to differences. I live in London for 25 years and I understand what you mean with a "lot going on" here I use to absolutely adore live here now change everything and I am looking for about one year to buy a property in Marche/ Abruzzo. Your video get me even more determined to do it thanks so much and have a very beautiful time down there!! 🌻☺️🐕🦺
Thank you @stefaniacarraro7738 . As I do the 90 day thing and am finding a way to make that work maybe you could get the best of both worlds. Go for it!
Back in 2005 there wasn't the abundance of information online as there is now and yes it is now very possible to find almost any property on google maps, still fun to do now. We found the property hunt enjoyable, the work can be daunting but everything is worth it for being there. The main thing to do is find your own area as Richard has done, everyone has different requirements and expectations.
Great informative video on your personal journey to purchasing your dream home. I’m sure others will gain so much from your experience. I love the fact that you didn’t go with the more popular and touristy areas of Italy but chose your own path to finding a beautiful home near the beach and beautiful villages. Thanks for being so open to answering the viewers questions! 🙏🏼♥️😊
That was very informative video,we have been in the area you are in about 13 years ago and just loved it. We are from Canada and going to Italy on the year of our 30 th anniversary was unbelievable. Good luck with everything and we will be watching 😊
Thanks so much for this in-depth video, Richard. I found it super helpful😊 I am currently toying with the idea of a property like yours, in Italy, to enjoy and renovate. I'm 36 and have grown somewhat tired of the lack of affordability and, as such, quality of life in the UK. Especially where I am, down south. Working full time night shifts in a fairly well payed job gets me a 1 bedroom flat, whilst I'm yearning for some land, garage space, outbuildings, and ofcourse some stunning country roads and scenery to get out on my road bike. I'll have 100k euro to my name soon enough, and hoping to tick all the boxes, without a mortgage. You've inspired me. Thank you so much for that🙏
I hear you @jareddavies-russell6282 . You have a very healthy budget there and I have no doubt you could find what you want and have plenty of change. My advice would be to start making the location and situation list and then get exploring for that. You will find it! Good luck.🙌
@threeacresofmarche great advice Richard, I'm excited to get listing, researching, and exploring for the future adventure. I am looking forward to following along with your journey too matey. Much appreciated and all the best
Glad I have found your channel. I'm from Osimo and I moved to Norway ten years ago. I miss my region, and hearing you taking about it make me very proud. I will follow you along, good luck 💚
Thank you @GiuliaManz . It is so nice to get comments like these from Italians. I really appreciate it and hope that I can do the region and all it has to offer justice. Did you watch that Oscar Farinetti speech - wow. I hope you are enjoying Norway.😊
You rock! Thank you for being so open and honest about your adventure and your approach to buying where you bought and about life. I 've started watching you from your first video. If you have another site please lead me to it. I'm from the States( North Carolina) and just fed up with many thing here. Trying to convince the wife to sell and move to the Motherland(Italy). Things just seem so right there. Just a gut feeling. Be well and stay safe! Thomas
Thank you @TAG993 . I am setting up a website to support the content on here. One channel is more than enough as it is growing much faster than I anticipated....no complaints!😂 Good luck with the sell to your wife.🙌
We just got back (June) from 2 weeks north of Rome, just day tripping. We have lived in Germany 8 yrs, and done a lot of traveling and are convinced, Italy is the place. Thanks for an outstanding video.
Greetings from a fellow part-time Le Marche resident! Such an informative video and your numbers are spot on. I totally agree with your comment about buying property outright versus trying to get a mortgage. That was the very best piece of advice we got. Trying to get a mortgage complicates matters ten-fold. You mentioned it in passing, but I think it is definitely worth highlighting: what is your long-term game plan and what is your lifestyle. For me, I love to hike and wander country roads, but also wanted to be able to walk to local bars and restaurants. I wanted to feel immersed in the culture and knew I wanted to keep my brain active in my future retirement by learning the language. In the end, those lifestyle choices meant it would be best to get a townhouse in a livlier village (we live in Mogliano near Macerata). It's all about recognizing what your own style is and what you want to do...and that can only come from visiting a few times to get a sense of where you want to be. Oh, andbtw, we have a delightful ex-pat group in our area that gets together for drinks. You'd be more than welcome to join in!
Thank you @dr.sarabairdamodio7066 . I could not agree more. It sounds as though you did this a few years before me so I hope I can flow into it all as well as you have. Thank you for the invite. That would be lovely sometime.
This guy is just gold. So many ideas...so much common sense. I already live in Italy. Would love to go back to England...the people are different from Italians...but the food...unbeatable..as a vegetarian it would be hard giving up this quality...anyway I want to keep listening....
Two years ago my girlfriend and me took the train from Vienna to Ancona and stayed for some days in Staffolo, which is little bit south to you. I really can imagine why you want to live there. It was only for some days but we really felt in love with Le Marche. The landscape and villages are so beautiful. But stay away from no vehicles zones, because we were fined from the Falconara police after we returned our car at the airport
Funny you should say that @eiswanderer4664 . Parking rules and these sort of signs are the 2nd hardest part of being here...behind learning the lingo to talk to builders merchants and delivery people on the phone.😂
Richard I think you may be clairvoyant. This chapter was one that answered so many questions that have come up in our "brothers" chats. Thank you, with all that is going on here in the states, a bolthole may be just the thing. All kidding aside we look forward to the next chapter I your adventure.
Hi @davidlanders2853 - were you the guy that was going off to have a planning chat with your brother about getting this done? Glad it helped - feel free to ask more. There is so much more I could have talked all day! 😂
I look forward to your postings, at this point I am living vicariously through your adventure. Now the real issue is my francophile wife. @@threeacresofmarche
Just listening to the pay more for the house versus less renovation. We bought a house in France in 2008 that hadn’t been lived in since 1992 or so. It took 5 years to do up. We both worked full time and couldn’t work from home so it was really holidays and the like. It was great fun and the house is how we want it but as always budgets go out the window if you’re not careful and you end up having to adjust. As it was we were able to afford it over the years and doing stuff when time and money allowed.
A labour of love turns into a priceless book of great memories....or a money pit and just a short chapter to learn from!😂 I am saving and paying as I go at the moment and have realised that less is more. Or is that what I am selling to myself!
@@threeacresofmarche yes that’s how we did it. No quite a money pit but the roof keeps our bank account busy but we’ve found a decent roofer which is a bonus.
Thank you @05glisedan . I hope it helps. There is so much more that could be covered but 30 mins is probably enough to see who wants to know more. I can make more in the future if this thing grows.👍
Congrats on an interesting and seemingly very honest video on your venture so far. For all of us with aspirations to something similar, it's wonderful to get other perspectives. So from my point of you, job well done. My wife and I, from Australia here, are seriously considering a move to Italy as a genuine retirement option, but there is so much to learn. From your presentation, and that I am seeing from other expat sources, most seem to be as happy as you are. But accessing and acknowledging the experience of others who have gone before is quite critical, so thank you. I look forward to being able to keep up with your journey and all the best going forward.
Hi @GLP53Oz. It is good and of course you hear some not so great experiences, as you would anywhere. But overall I would recommend diving in and going for it. Good luck. Feel free to ask more questions as I am sure you will still have plenty.👍
Hello Richard, I love your channel. Your personality is real and raw. This is what I love most and what keeps me watching. In fact, when I first found you I watched all your videos at once. Keep being your best self, don't worry about those who are negative as it's those that get you who are the important ones. I just love your humor and love of life. The beauty of a sunset ,wheat field, or an olive tree help me to breathe in the love of life. When you visit a local town, go kayaking, or visit a local market, are just as fun to watch. As when you're figuring out a diy project or cleaning out the brush. So, thank you for something new, fun and fresh to watch! PS - my husband and I hope to be moving to Italy in the next 18 monthhs
Great video! Thank you for sharing the details. I bought a house in Abruzzo, and the notaio and real estate agent fees were higher. You are right that the fees vary from region to region!
My retirement is closing in but I'm not interested in owning anything. I'm in America and would likely look into renting a furnished apartment or home for 6 months a year to get away from the cold & snow in winter. This way I think works best I can try Mexico one year and possibly Italy another. Still figuring it all out..
That sounds like a good plan @oldcrook510 . Have you looked at house swapping? I might look at that with this place in the future. How nice to have a few months here, a few months there. Wonderful.😎
There are many, many places where one can rent a winter escape apartment. You may have a problem with some place in Europe due to the 90 day limit out of every 180 days unless you get some sort of residence visa. Mexico, Ecuador, Thailand, Vietnam, Turkey, so many options. Just spend time online and you'll see people talking about what has worked and not worked for them.
My family is from the marche area..Fano and I have been going back to Italy for the last 5 years …in the process of getting my citizenship…my later years I will be living there …I always go there to all those towns you talk about …a great place to be
My ex husband and I came close to buying a 2/2 house in Zambrone overlooking the Terrenian Sea and beautiful beach. It was in a small gated community sitting up in the hills. It was 145,000 euros. We didn't get it because the bank in Milan wouldn't give us the financing we needed. The region of Calabria is still super cheap and the beaches are beautiful, especially in Tropea, and it's close to Sicily.
Hi Richard, I just found your videos in RU-vid, we are not far away, since xmas day (ho-ho-ho!) owning a property in a small medieval town, we are still clearing out junk out of the house accumulated since the middle ages! 😂 we visit often Corinaldo, we love there! Come for lunch one day! Good luck!!!
@@threeacresofmarche we just been yesterday for dinner in Corinaldo, we definitely are having too much of "la bella vita" and not working enough in the house! 😂...today Senegalia (you get the picture?😂) ...I will find you in IG and DM our number if you fancy to meet with us for an aperitivo!
Richard, just found your channel, exceptional content, has answered so many questions I have about how to pursue my own dream of moving to Italy. It's early days on my journey, but channels like yours are going to be invaluable on making it a reality.
Thank you @CG-hj1cu . Good luck for your search. Feel free to ask questions if you feel I can help. I will try my best to answer as many as I can although my inbox is filling up very quickly these days so apologise if I miss it!😊
Can't thank you enough for sharing your experience in such great detail. I love that you get to the point and talk quickly. Watching your info-rich vids is a good use of my time. 🙂
Thank you @tinakirkham9486 . A hard edit to cut it down. A lot to cover in 30 minutes! There will be some more in depth detail videos like this soon. Happy to answer any questions, if I can.👍
"They don't give much information, and for good reason." You are perceptive. I commend you. Very few people make such a statement on a public platform such as RU-vid. When I buy, I dearly hope you will come round for tea and conversation. You're a nice guy. A good bloke. Do British people really drink tea? I do. Green tea, mostly, with a splash of lemon. Sono americano.
Hello @stephencoury9411 and thank you. I am happy to help with questions and I am putting buyers in touch with some really helpful people who cut through the.... Anyway. Tea. Yes - I don't go mad for it but Brits do in general. Yorkshire or Tetly although there are hundreds of these fusion green tea things in the supermarkest now. I like green tea with mint or lemon but when here it is water and wine....with a coffee in the morning.😎
This was helpful, Richard. Because my Italian grandparents are from a little village in northern Marche, I know the region fairly well. The only thing I would add is a bit more depiction of the region's natural beauty. As you noted, I too have found Marche every bit as stunning as Tuscany, but without the crowds.
HI @theohafner1857 . Thank you. I tried to cram as much information into this video as I could. The main part of my channel is my house renovation along with me exploring the region and lifestyle. I will keep that mix going so over time I hope to showcase all the beauty of Le Marche in a very natural and not over produced way. This region is stand out for me. Away from the crowds with many hidden gems that make it a wonderful place to live or spend a lot of time.😊
This is a great overview of your decision process, how you narrowed down on a region, location, and the final property as well as financials. Good luck with your rennovation process.
Totally agree with you Richard about Puglia. It's a stunning region but would never buy a house there as it's too far to drive there on a regular basis, can be extremely hot and overcrowded in summer and too quiet in the winter. Le Marche is absolutely perfect and Senigallia is a lovely place both in winter and summer.
“What I do for a living and other personal questions” 😂 that’s the way I would feel if someone asked me to do a RU-vid video. But admittedly I found myself wondering that when I started watching your videos. But it wasn’t from a “nosey” perspective, it was more of a “how could I still earn a living if I took the decision to move abroad, I wonder what he does “. Liking the videos and the awkwardness is unique and real. Plenty out there pretending. You’ll get a real following being real. Keep it up and all the best in your future endeavours.
Hi @MrAudioslave82 . Thank you for asking is such a nice way. Happy to answer. I work for a UK Software comany where I work from home the majority of the time. I go to head office monthly, sometime more. I have worked from home my entire career so have been lucky that way. Thank you for the comment and feedback. I hope to keep this going as it has had such a hot start! All the best.👍
Love this! It’s just so right, and great advice. All the same reasons we bought in Spoleto too. When you look back on it all now you see how far you came! I still feel like it was a dream even tho we’ve owned ours for 8 months now! Saying that wouldn’t do it again in a hurry - I hated sending the money over to the notary that was a worry I thought! And the renovation work just keeps on giving too but we just love Italy too. If you’re ever over the other side of those mountains come to spoleto :)
Hi @secretspoleto - it is one of those double edge rollercoasters....you don't want to get off but wonder would you step back on if it did stop. It is all a good adventure! Thank you for the invite. Good luck with your renovation.😎
Brilliant video, been contemplating something for a while now and it was nice to see you consider the connecting flights, I've always thought direct is king to be honest but in hindsight it's worth considering so thank you for the inspiration.
I use Lufthansa and it works great. I have not tried the complex Ryanair equivalent fly to somewhere random to connect back ....and would probably avoid them (not great at delay help on two separate bookings).
How did you deal with the language barrier during the buying process? Do you think you might have missed some important details because of that during the purchase? How much do you think it would cost to buy a move in ready home needing a minimal amount of repairs? I’m a little too old to deal with the amount of work you have ahead of you. Keep making the videos, they are enjoyable.
Hi @dono9879 . I had help from a translator for quite a few meetings. It all worked well. You have to pay for a translator at the Notary if you are not fully fluent. I mau have missed some but in fairness it is all sold as seen and buyer beware. I would not buy a house without seeing it for myself. As for how much for a move in ready home - so many things to consider. Size, location, land etc. etc. etc. If you have a region and budget in mind you should get a good feel for the cost of the houses from the websites. casa.it and idealista are pretty good.👍
You know that putting in some hard graft to turn the basic property into YOUR home is worth far more than having the millions to buy something that's already complete but, ultimately, is someone else's vision. 😊
Dig the video. Glad to see we're not the only house hunters constantly with 50 tabs of homes and RU-vid videos open all the time trying to narrow it down. Looking forward to the slower pace of Italian life. I think it will be a good fit for our hub home close to her family in Poland and a cool place for my friends and family to come for holidays. Have a good day! Pearly Jam must have been cool in that village. I went to uni in Montana for a couple years where their drummer is from. We used to see them pay at a dive bar sometimes. They would always be under different band names so the place wouldn't be mobbed. It was great! In 95 I was just 18 to get in the bar and they were super popular, but not as they are now.
@@threeacresofmarche You answered. Appreciate it. That's a long drive of 26 hrs even with the red bull! Beautiful route through for you though. Looks to be about 17 hours from my wife's family home to the place she loves in Puglia. Lake lucerne is a 10 for sure. We were there last fall meeting some friends. Sorry for all the questions. We're ready for the move. Trying to learn as much as we can to narrow down our areas like you spoke to in this video.
From the Netherlands thanks again for sharing your experience in your journey and your life. This video is not only nice to watch, but also very helpful for our choises we want to make. Thanks a lot for sharing and all the best for realizing your dream.
Hi @7TerriPod good luck with your search. If you are looking around the region I am in sign up to the mailing list on my website and there may be some content on there that may help. *the site is new also so is light on content at the moment....
Oh wow, if I understand correctly (english) you are in one of the most beautiful areas in Italy. Excellent choice. Corinaldo is a pearl. Le Marche are beautiful, they are not yet too inflated as Tuscany and They are as beautiful as Tuscany. The location is strategic and there is a lot of art. Raffaello Sanzio was born in Urbino 😍
Such an insightful video and so helpful so thanks for sharing. I have been to the area once...it's lovely...and as you say under-rated...Tuscany without the people/prices.....I did worry about earthquakes mind but you have found yourself and incredible spot!
Best video I’ve seen on buying in Italy. In past years, I took college students to Florence for two months, side weekend trips. Have been looking at Puglia and Calabria, grateful for your assessment. Wish to be on the coastline, Marche did not occur to me - scale, views, markets, accessibility. Agree, the art historian in me needs to finish off any living space myself to my sensibilities of “home.” I’m searching for a video of the property you purchased. We want to buy within a year. Interested in chatting more to plan a scouting trip late fall, early 2025.
Hi @carolpatterson3087 . I have a chennel that the video sit on - you should see the series on there with house tour in the subject. Thanks for the kind words.
Great video, best one yet. Don't apologise for being you and rambling. We would all do the same ! The Adriatic coast is Italy at its undiscovered finest. A world away from the English rat race. You have the essence of existence within your reach. Keep up the videos and doing your own thing.
What a coincidence .. I was looking at and around Ancona over the past few days for several reasons including flights and ferry trips out of Ancona to Corfu etc.
Thanks so much for clarifying that. Being a single female retiree I am leaning towards something that doesn't need building or reno work just some minor cosmetic updating
I’m so interested in everything you are sharing. It will just be me do very much want the nitty gritty advice. Thank you so much for taking the time to share.
Hi @gennyjustdownthelane8967 I don't mind doing one of these again in a few months as the questions build up. I am also setting up a website to support this content and give the nitty gritty detail that some are looking for. Feel free to ask questions or suggest things you'd like to know more about.👍
Might have to find you there and sit and talk with you when I’m there in August from 12 to the 29 ….to get more information about the ins and outs about buying in Italy
Thank you for your content! Im spending most of this coming October in Puglia to explore living there PT as i near retirement. Now you've piqued my interest in Marche! 😊
Hi @lisaashbrook-welcomehomein9592 Puglia is lovely but if you can explore more then why not. I don't think there is a bad region to be honest. So much choice.
@@threeacresofmarche I completely agree :) I visited cousins in Basilicata (paternal) in 2022 and its another untapped gem. Marche seems pastoral...right up my alley. Best wishes - L
Very enjoyable video. I visited Italy last June & July. I stayed mostly in Trento area with a few days over in Tuscany (Lucca). Seemed like the weather was extreme last year. While in the military, I lived in the Trentino area for more than 4 yrs. There, as of last year, property is pretty hard to find & Italians say it's expensive. Being that I live in California, it's quite a long voyage for me. I really appreciate your content as it would be a dream for me to be in your shoes. I do know how beautiful Italy (and the people) can be.
I have friends that live near the Trento area. Top of lake Garda and Arco. I love it up there. It seems like an adults playground for any activity out doors. Amazing place. It is expensive but is a big holiday area so pulls lots of people. I hope you make it back and maybe get a do'er upper somewhere one day.🙌
Great video Richard A lot information i did not know when buying in another country Such beautiful countryside and love the city too So much in the way of entertainment in the area Thank you for sharing and be waiting to watch the next video Ciao ❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you so much for these. It is especially helpful to hear how much you paid for things as we plan our own budget. I cannot believe paperwork and permits would be 40k....it's a new angle for us to think about when buying our fixer-upper. Love the channel and looking forward to the video about the planning applications....should be entertaining. 😂😂😂
I watched all your channel in one hit , so your doing something special as alot of these channels drag out the watching experience and starts to become hard to watch But fair play mate you got me drawn in ! And this video was so so informative, im 40 this year with a young and in bristol but i need to leave the city asap its all just mental Thanks again
@@threeacresofmarche im on a mission this summer to find a gem , i have 3 teenagers and a 4 year old son im looking for somewhere to have a getaway 4-6 times a year ! Im heavy into cycling and running and generally big lifestyle changes Im a wall & floor tiler specialist if you need a hand with anything let me know i could do with a break 🤩🙏🏽👍🏽 Thanks again and good luck
You mention that the utilities are very cheap, but would still be interesting to see how it brakes down. So maybe in the future (or when its raining) you can post a detailed description of what and how much monthly/yearly. Like how much is the electricity (kwh) and how much for water (€/m3), waste management, property tax, land tax etc. So people from around the world can compare to their local costs.
Hi @indrekn . Good idea - thank you for the feedback. I did do a supermaket shop and cut it as I thought it was borning. I may try again to show the prices in a short clip. I plan to build a website to support the content that will be able to go into more details on prices and how they change etc. All good ideas welcome - thank you for taking the time.👍
Just joined & catching up on your videos. Hi from New Zealand, I know what you mean about Italy, fab country, have holidayed there a few times & absolutely love it, can’t wait to go back. Keep up the good work, you’ve got a beautiful property & small is good!
Hi Richard, incredible! I'm watching your video and I had the exact same thought process. That's exactly how I dealt with car transport and the airport, in the end I decided on the airport further south in Pescara. I came back two weeks ago from Italy. It is 1200 km from the Czech Republic, so it is certainly closer than you. I am 10 years older so much closer to retirement therefore I'm thinking of an apartment rather than fixing a house . As a person from inland state I prefer living next to seacost. I made a lot of videos from my trip and I am thinking about a YT channel in czech language. Good luck building your second home.
Thank you @filmovypokec-jaktovidimja5324 . I have not tried flying into Pescara yet - I will try that one trip to see how that goes with the drive from there. Best wishes for your holiday home hunting and good luck with the channel. Share the link once you have it all set up and running.🙌
Thank you@@threeacresofmarche the reason why I started comment with word "Incredible" was also for beginning of your video and my video done on the way back to Czech republic (I posted just 37 sec here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Mn1uO0tiGFI.html ). I picked this your video because of "How much does it cost" in title and suddenly I saw you (me) walking at the beach! 😁 Sorry for those weird lines. Have a nice day, Peter.
Lots of good advice for people thinking of looking at a property in the region. My place is not far from you in Belvedere Ostrense and can certainly vouch for the region as well. You should try the Café Teatro in Ostra. Nice spot for an aperitivo. Look forward to catching up with the rest of your videos. One comment about building costs, they have risen a lot since the covid and especially since the war in Ucraine. Supply issues and the cost of gas etc sent production prices all over Europe through the roof. The cost for planning etc was a big surprise too, but was something that caught my geometra off guard also. I am looking forward to traveling down at easter and doing some work on my plot.
Thoroughly enjoying your vlogs binge watching and catching up on your journey, I live in Spain in the countryside and have been on your journey also. Fortunately our town hall is far more agreeable. What a lot of red tape you have to go through. RIDICULOUS keep the vlogs coming they are great
Hi @dawnedawe5337 . When I lived in Andalucia I was told they flew over the land photographing the houses to see what had changed from the original plans....I think they gave up as there were so many extras. Supposedly they offered a one off amnesty for a fee. Thanks for watching.🙌
..the details are so helpful! Thanks so much for the insight...headed to look up if this area is one of the 7% flat tax regions. I am in the US and been dreaming of Italy my whole life. Had 4 towns/villages on my list in Puglia but feel like what you described that it is just ao far down into Italy. Love the idea of train travel to Germany & beyond.
HI @myevado . I think the tax levels are set at the local region and not necessarily set at the main region level (ie Le Marche, Tuscay, Puglia etc). For example, I am in the Ancona region of Le Marche and my locat town hall is Corinaldo. Some areas have low tax as an incentive. Lots to research once you choose the region and region within that region. Best wishes.
Caio new viewer and subscriber. Been binge watching your videos here in Ventura California. Will be looking ourselves at one point. Look forward to your content. Thank you for sharing and great insight and information. Gratzi n Saluté
Thank you @ronniesherpalee4150 . Ventura looks a pretty cool place to be. A few months here with a few months there could be La Dolce Vita. Best wishes.
@@threeacresofmarche I agree La Dolce vida. Looks so wonderful there, will be looking. I was able to experience southern France finally at 55. So now Viva La Italia… Hope you well and in good spirits. Caio
I had two regions in mind that were interesting to me: Piedmont and Le Marche. And I chose Piedmont, I thought. Surprise, surprise,- your videos make me like le Marche more and more better.😉Hmm, not good, because in 6 weeks I'm traveling to Piedmont. The biggest problem for me are the real estate agents. I was not expecting that but ,- most of them don't speak English! That seems to be different in Le Marche. Even in Italian, nothing! No answer from anyone! Maybe the price range I'm in doesn't motivate them to make an effort? That's why I'll try to visit the agencies in person and talk to them - in Italian! Yessss, that could be exciting! I will see.😊Otherwise, after your nice offer, I ask you for help, maybe I'll come to Le Marche after all! Who knows ...! 😀 - Buona serata a te! -
Hi @gabrielar.6936 . I looked at Piedmont around the Asti region. I did'nt get into meeting agents there though so have no insight, sorry. Search for a Geometra and email them - that could open a door for you if you know the region within the region you are looking for. Geometra's cast their nets quite short and close to home. I think you are right about the agents - the big ticket houses are too great a pull. Fair enough....but the bargains are left to be found! Good luck. DM me on intstagram or contact me through the website (which will be up soon).
Hi @suzannebolyard8587 I think the costs are fairly relative to be honest. One difference that I find, for the better, is the quality of the products and produce. Europe is amazing....and obviously I am very bias towards Italy.😁
Wow just noticed you're almost at 14k subs. Congratulations 🌟 🎊 Thanks for sharing the pros and the cons. Especially finding that balance. 👍 And finding your spot. 30:04 Wait What what what? Simple minds, Sting😮 and other big names awesome. Well done my friend well done 👏 ✔️ 👍 😊
Some really good info here. I, too, bought a place in Marche a couple years ago. A nice sized two bedroom apartment with a large attic and windowed turant. I paid less than $35k and am spending about that same amount for a total refurbishing including new electricial, plumbing, kitchen, larger bathroom, parquet floors, etc. Just like in the US the final cost for stuff ends up being more than the first estimate and jobs are seldom completed when estimated. Cost and finishing may have been impacted by the 'Superbonus' program that the government set up to create jobs in the building industry during the covid downturn. Now that those projects are winding down prices may drop a bit and jobs finished sooner. Let me copy in something that I wrote for a different site and might be useful to others. How to find your place in Italy. My suggestions: 1) Start by making a list of what you want. Here's a bit of my list. Smaller medieval village. Off of the tourist trail. Privacy. An ample number of stores and restaurants within walking distance. Good public transportation. No need to have a car. and more.... Your list may be 100% different. Just make your list. 2) Decide on the part of Italy that you most enjoy. I like northern Italy more than southern Italy. You decide on what you want. Either learn Italy online or by visiting. I suggest online first and then, if you can, make one or more trips so you can sample cities/villages to understand the differences between regions. 3) Use Idealista and any other online sites so you can get a feel for what properties cost. Set screens for your favorite area/city/village/rural areas and for the type of property you want. Don't set your screens too tight at first. Shop wide and narrow down later. The service is free. 4) Finally, use Google Maps. Extensively. With Street View you can possibly see the building and neighborhood on your computer. Use the app to ‘walk’ around the neighborhood. Use the Google Map app to look for things you might want within walking distance or in the general area. Click on Nearby and look for grocery stores, pharmacies, restaurants, bus stops, etc. When you find a store/whatever you may find a review and images so you can determine if it’s a large grocery or only a minimarket carrying the very basics. Look at the village, neighborhood, city in Google Images. You will likely get a feel for the ‘best’ stuff. And just Google the place. I found lots of travel videos which allowed me to virtually visit from afar. Then use Google to find any information about the particular places that interest you. Look to see if the village/neighborhood has a once a week market. My village has a regular weekly market which sees a bunch of large vans selling a vast array of produce, cheese, fish, household goods, and clothes. That greatly expands what you might find in the brick and mortar stores. And Amazon, IKEA, and other stores deliver. That’s a godsend if one is living in a small village with limited shopping. I can get most of what I need from local stores within a half mile walk of my place. The other stuff gets delivered to my door. If you’re coming from some other part of Europe and looking for a vacation place then you might drive your own car. If you want to live in Italy with a car you’re going to have to pass the Italian driving test that is offered only in Italian, French, and German. My understanding is that you’ll need to be somewhat fluent in one of those languages in order to pass the test. The test is not available in English. My experience. I had been to Italy twice and had a rough feel for the various parts of the country. I settled on Marche. I made up a list of "the most beautiful villages" from multiple lists. Some I ruled out quickly online because some were too large and some too small (limited shopping and restaurants). I ended up with a list of about 15 possibilities and spent a couple of weeks during which I rented a car and visited each. Some were eliminated in a few minutes - too steep for older legs, some just felt 'dead', some were (local) tourist destinations. One day I eliminated three villages. Since I had a list of possible properties that I had developed using Idealista I was able to walk by some of the properties and was able to see the neighborhood, etc. I actually found a place I wanted to buy during my two week trip but I wouldn't count on that happening. I'd suggest one trip to explore and, if needed, a second trip to find your place. Minimum. Don’t hesitate to spend money for multiple trips. A plane ticket from the US is a small percentage of what you're going to spend on property and renovations/decorating. If you don't have Italy experience I'd suggest taking a trip from Rome south into Sicily and then up the east coast. Circle over and finish off with the area north of Rome. I ignored the central area due to higher earthquake problems. Stop a bit on the way and get a feeling for the different regions. Then pick your area(s). And consider spending some time renting apartments in different places in Italy. Spend about a month per place so that you really get a feel for what it would be like to live there long term. Like paying for multiple plane tickets, renting around the country should turn out to be a lot cheaper than hurriedly buying a place you end up not liking.
Thank you for the help and tips here @bobwallace9753 . I hope many others find this helpful. If it is ok with you I may reference this in a blog post so that more can read it.👍
@@threeacresofmarche Use it however you like. As it is or create your own version. A further thought. There are a lot of people posting videos on slow travel and being a travel nomad. The idea is to go to one location, rent a place to stay, and linger there for a few weeks or more. Live in a place for awhile so that you really get to know it as opposed to zooming through as a tourist. If someone is giving serious thought to living in Italy, or any other country. This might be a great idea. Spend time to find a place that really fits you. If you rent an apartment you can save a lot of money by cooking your own food. Plus you'll become familiar with the ingredients that are available. And you'll be interacting with people in stores.
Hi, it was really helpful..but wish you would rent for few days ..would love to visit your beautiful town and your serene home! Thank you again for sharing such informations
Hi @aninditasinha7435 there are plenty of great hotels and accomodation sites around Corinaldo if you do choose to visit. Terre del Piano are getting bookings for people who watch my channel and as the owner is a local he is helping people with questions they have. If I get more organised next year I will offer open days or weeks where people can call in for a chat or help etc.🤞
You're welcome @EricOnRU-vid . There is probably more so please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. As you get deeper into it each door opens more questions..😂
