by Marie-Helene | Oct 9, 2026 | Info
If you’re renting in Rome for the first time, you may be surprised to discover that Italian estate agents don’t just charge the landlord – they charge the tenant too. Their fees vary, but can be up to the equivalent of two months’ rent or more, once you’ve...
by Marie-Helene | Aug 12, 2026 | Info
Imagine competing in a game you’ve never played before. Everyone else seems to know the rules, but nobody bothers sharing them with you. And by the time you work out what’s going on, you’ve already lost. That’s what it feels like for many foreigners...
by Marie-Helene | Jul 11, 2026 | Info
If you don’t speak Italian, you might think that finding an apartment in Rome is still doable: it’ll just take a little longer. After all, there’s always Google Translate, and most of the listings websites have an English version. Unfortunately,...
by Marie-Helene | Jun 18, 2026 | Info
If you’re planning a move to Rome, timing matters. Of course, you may not have much choice – if you’re moving for a job or to study, you’re constrained by your start date. But even then, shifting your search by even a month can make a huge difference. And if your...
by Marie-Helene | May 8, 2026 | Info
One of the great things about Rome is how close it is to the coast. After a long, hot day at work, you can be cooling off in the sea or relaxing on the beach in under an hour. There’s even a direct train that will take you there for the price of a metro ticket – or a...
