Five Italian Terms Foreigners Always Misunderstand

Five Italian Terms Foreigners Always Misunderstand

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....
Why Italian Landlords Are Reluctant to Rent to Foreigners

Why Italian Landlords Are Reluctant to Rent to Foreigners

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...
Renting in Rome: what you need to know

Renting in Rome: what you need to know

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...