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Living the Dream: €2000 Rentals in Rome’s Hottest Neighbourhoods
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 condition? What about the building? What floor is it on? Is there a lift? What type of…
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Five More Italian Terms Foreigners Always Misunderstand
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. Misunderstandingeven a single term can lead to confusion, unexpected costs, or legal headaches. In…
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Ten Italian Terms Foreigners Always Misunderstand
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 some assumptions – about both costs and other terms and…
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Why Italian Landlords Are Reluctant to Rent to Foreigners
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 some assumptions, about both costs and other terms and…
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Top 5 Italian phrases every expat should know before a property viewing
Cosa comprende l’affitto? (What’s included in the rent?)What’s covered by the rent generally depends on the type of contract. A tourist contract(contratto ad uso turistico) will generally include the condo fees, utilities, heating, water andso on, whereas longer term contracts probably won’t – and these can add a considerableamount to your monthly expenditure. Qual…
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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 some assumptions – about both costs and other terms and…
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Living in Rome: Setting Up Essential Services
Living in Rome: Setting Up Essential Services So it wasn’t easy, but you’ve finally found your dream apartment. Now you can sit back,relax, and enjoy la dolce vita. Well, almost – there are just a few essential services you needto set up first… Electricity & GasIn most cases, it should be possible to take over…
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Rentals in Rome: which contract is right for you?
You’ve just landed your dream job: a permanent contract in the eternal city. Or maybe you’re being 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 numerous international universities. Or it could just be that you…
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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 not easy. Rome hosts around 40,000 students living away from home. Add to that the countless Italian and foreign workers who don’t earn enough to rent a whole apartment to themselves, and you…
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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…