Moving to Italy
Practical advice on property, paperwork and settling in for anyone planning a move to Italy.
Buying a property in Italy: The extra costs you need to know about
The purchase price is just the beginning: here's what to budget for in taxes, fees, commissions and other costs.
Moving to Italy: What to know when you first arrive and residency permit vocabulary
In the latest edition of our Moving to Italy newsletter, we round up our most useful guides for your first steps with Italy's bureaucracy, and provide the Italian language intro we wish we'd had when getting the residency permit.
Six things you learn after moving to Italy from the US
So you’ve arrived in Italy, but what happens next? There are a few things about the immigration process that might surprise new American residents.
How to convert an Italian second home into your main residence
It's not uncommon for second-home owners to decide that they want to move to Italy full-time - but what are the practical steps that you need to take to make this happen?
Four articles to read if you’re planning to retire to Italy
If you want to move to Italy in retirement, there are a number of factors that come into play. Here’s what to consider in 2026.
Seven things to know before moving to Italy's Puglia region
The sunny southern Italian region of Puglia has become a hot travel destination, but what is it like as a place to live? The Local Italy's editor Clare Speak, who has been a resident since 2019, has the lowdown on what to consider before moving there.
The words Italian estate agents use – and what they're really saying
From affascinante (‘charming’) to animata (‘lively’), the poetic descriptions used in Italian property listings can sometimes mean something else entirely.
Moving to Italy: The best climate cities and childcare for the long summer break
In the latest edition of our Moving to Italy newsletter, we look at why climate may factor in more than you’d expect when deciding where to settle in Italy. And how for parents, planning ahead is essential for tackling Italy's 'challenging' summer holidays.
Moving to Italy: Rising property sales and Italy's income reality
In the latest edition of our Moving to Italy newsletter, we dive into the changing status of Italy's real estate market and what job-hunters need to know about Italian salaries.
Earthquakes and tax breaks: How readers choose the right part of Italy to live in
From seismic risk to transport links, here’s what Italy’s foreign residents say to consider when deciding where in the country to put down roots.
Moving to Italy: What to read before retiring to Italy and how the ‘golden’ visa works
In the latest edition of our Moving to Italy newsletter, we look at the articles to read if you’re planning a move in retirement and what you should know about Italy’s golden visa.
Is Italy's flat tax rate for pensioners still available in 2026?
In 2019, Italy introduced a little-known seven-percent flat tax regime to encourage pensioners living abroad to relocate. Can you still take advantage of the scheme in 2026?
Umbria, Puglia, Sicily: Where foreigners are choosing to move in Italy
A new report reveals the top ten most-searched municipalities in Italy by those looking to move from abroad, with the south coming out in front.
Nine things to expect if you move to rural Italy
For many people the dream is to escape the rat race and buy a remote Italian farmhouse, pick some olives and live happily ever after. But what's life in rural Italy really like?
Moving to Italy: Where foreigners want to live and how does Italy’s digital nomad income requirement compare?
In this week's Moving to Italy newsletter, we look at the most popular Italian towns among foreign buyers and ask how generous Italy’s digital nomad visa income threshold is compared to other countries.
EXPLAINED: Who owns all the second homes in Italy?
It’s no secret that Italy is among the most popular destinations globally for second-home owners – but where do most of them come from, and whereabouts are they buying?
Five things to know about Italy’s golden visa
While European countries like Spain and the Netherlands have scrapped their visa programs for wealthy foreign investors, Italy’s is still available in 2026.
Moving to Italy: Choosing the Italian region for you and the flat tax for pensioners
In this week's Moving to Italy newsletter, we've got readers' advice for choosing your new Italian region and how pensioners can take advantage of a little-known flat tax scheme.
Italy's planned changes to immigration and citizenship rules in 2026
From a court ruling that could overturn last year's citizenship restrictions to new EU asylum rules and digital border controls, here's what to expect from Italy's immigration system in 2026.
‘Not cursed by mass tourism’: Why so many people choose to move to central Italy
Italy’s foreign residents tell us why they’re shunning the beaches of Sicily or the romance of Venice in favour of the country’s often-overlooked central regions.
TELL US: Why did you choose your part of Italy?
How did you choose your Italian town or city, and would you make the same choice again knowing what you know now? We'd like to hear from you.
Moving to Italy: How descendants of Italians can relocate and what are residents' responsibilities?
In this week's Moving to Italy newsletter, we explore a rule change that opens up a new path for some foreigners of Italian descent to move to Italy, and discuss the responsibilities faced by Italian residents.
What are your responsibilities as a foreign resident in Italy?
Being an official resident in Italy has plenty of perks, but it also comes with responsibilities. Here's a closer look at exactly what you're getting yourself into.