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Rentals in Rome: which type is right for you?
You’ve just landed your dream job: a permanent contract in the eternal city. Or maybe you’rebeing seconded to the Rome branch for a couple of years by your multinational employer.Perhaps you’ve decided to do your Master’s or PhD at one of the city’s numerousinternational universities. Or it could just be that you fancy taking a…
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Finding a Room in Rome
Finding a room in Rome Finding a room for rent in Rome – or even a bed in a shared room! – is TOUGH. With around 40,000 students living away from home as well as countless Italian and foreign workers who don’t earn enough to rent a whole apartment to themselves, competition is fierce. If…
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How to find an apartment in Rome: the ultimate expat guide
How to find an apartment in Rome: the ultimate expat guide Finding an apartment to rent in Rome is HARD. Demand for rentals is sky-high, so that little place you had your eye on last week has probably already gone by the time you pick up the phone to ask about it. You need to…
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Living in Rome: Quartiere Africano
When you think of Rome you may dream of living in the historic centre, where the city’s rich history and vibrant culture are most palpable. Certainly, the idea of stepping out of your front door directly into the heart of Trastevere, or gazing out at a stunning view of St Peter’s from your living room…
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How to make yourself a more attractive tenant
Renting in Rome is tough. The high demand for accommodation means that landlords can afford to be choosy. In practice, this means they prefer tenants they perceive to be lower risk: namely, Italians, or at least, people with an Italian employment contract. So what can you do if you’re not one of this select group? Well, there…
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Student accommodation in Rome: how Helpmate Rome can save you time and give you peace of mind
Sending your child off to college is a momentous occasion filled with excitement and anticipation. When that college is in a foreign country – let alone a city as historic as Rome – the experience promises to be even more enriching. But it’s also daunting. Will they feel at ease in another culture? Will they…
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Who’s ringing your bell?
You’re blissfully asleep in your comfy bed when suddenly your dreams are shattered by the buzz of your entry phone. Who could it be? The most likely answer is the postperson: “Sono il postino/la postina, mi faccia entrare per cortesia?” – a routine occurrence. Just buzz them in – they will leave everyone’s post in the…