by Marie-Helene | Oct 30, 2025 | Featured, Info
When I first moved to Rome, the internet was still a clunky dial-up affair. Web 2.0 hadn’t happened yet, Facebook wasn’t a thing, and there was no such thing as a smartphone – let alone a WhatsApp group. If you wanted to meet people, you had to do it the...
by Marie-Helene | Sep 4, 2025 | Featured, Info
As a dedicated slave to two pampered cats, I know the importance of our bond with our companion animals. You may find it unthinkable to move without your furry (or feathered) friend. But how easy will it be to find a landlord who’s willing to rent to you (and your...
by Marie-Helene | Aug 13, 2025 | Info
In part 1 of this guide, I focussed on the most popular – and hence most expensive – areas of Rome. But what if your budget won’t stretch that far? Or you’re looking for something quieter and more suited for family life? Read on to discover some of Rome’s more...
by Marie-Helene | Jul 26, 2025 | Info
Rents, of course, depend overwhelmingly on two factors: size, and location, location, location. However, these aren’t the only variables. Is the apartment furnished or unfurnished? Does it have any outside spaces (shared or for private use)? What’s its...
by Marie-Helene | Jul 17, 2025 | Info
Even if you’re an experienced renter in your home country, navigating the Italian rentalsystem can be surprisingly tricky. Many aspects of renting in Italy — from contract types todeposit rules — work quite differently from what you may be used to....
by Marie-Helene | Jul 6, 2025 | Info
When it comes to renting, there are certain things that you know without being told. You know you’re going to have to pay your monthly rent, of course. And your utility bills, naturally. There’s probably some kind of municipality tax, too.But you probably also have...
