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 | Jul 17, 2025 | Info
Even if you’re an experienced renter in your home country, navigating the Italian rental system can be surprisingly tricky. Many aspects of renting in Italy — from contract types to deposit rules — work quite differently from what you may be used to....
by Marie-Helene | Jul 6, 2025 | Info
Even if you’re an experienced renter in your home country, navigating the Italian rental system can be surprisingly tricky. Many aspects of renting in Italy — from contract types to deposit rules — work quite differently from what you may be used to....
by Marie-Helene | Jun 27, 2025 | Info
If you’re a foreigner trying to rent in Rome and struggling to get a “yes,” you’d be justified in wondering if you’re the target of racial discrimination. The truth is, Italian landlords can be hesitant to rent to non-Italians, but it’s not necessarily due to...
