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The ultimate guide to relocating to Italy.

Our team of global experts offer advice on how real estate, immigration, tax law, healthcare, and finances really work in Italy.

Our award-winning journalists share inspirational stories about people who have already made the move.

A stunning sunset over the ancient, terracotta-roofed town of Volterra, Italy, a dream location for those considering the country's €1 house experiment.
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Italy’s €1 House Experiment

Italy is a country that is renowned for its stunning scenery and beautiful architecture. Its towns and cities are filled with narrow, cobblestoned alleys that are soaked with history. Italy…
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What It’s Really Like to Live in Tuscany, Italy’s Heartland
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What It’s Really Like to Live in Tuscany, Italy’s Heartland

Checked and current, 10 September 2026. The property figures below are good. The monthly budget is not. A single person in Florence needs about 1,880 euros a month including rent,…
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Cost of Living in Italy: What You’ll Spend (and What You Can Save)
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Cost of Living in Italy: What You’ll Spend (and What You Can Save)

Introduction Italy pulls people in for the obvious reasons: the art, the food, the way a simple espresso at a street bar can feel like a small ceremony. But beauty…
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Where old walls meet new beginnings, the €1 home story continues to unfold.
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Inside Italy’s $1 Home Revolution

In the rolling hills of Sicily, the $1 home revolution took root—not in boardrooms or ministries, but in cracked foundations and quiet ambition. The idea was simple: revive Italy’s most…
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The author with his Croatian cousins.
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Anxiety in Italy, Comfort in Croatia

On our first morning in Palermo, Savannah and I found a grassy area beside Teatro Garibaldi where we could stand in the sunlight to wake up. Birds whistled from the…
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Living in Italy as an American

American Expat in Italy: What to Expect Warm weather, great food, employment opportunities, and a peaceful place for retirement. Italy has all it takes to offer a “dolce vita” for…
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Want a €3 house in Italy?
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Want a €3 house in Italy?

Yes, you read that right! This innovative housing scheme first made the news in 2019 and again in 2021. Now, it’s back! Is Italy on your destination wish-list? Then you…
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What You Need To Know To Move To Italy

What You Need To Know To Move To Italy After France, Italy is probably one of the most culturally vibrant countries in the western world. In fact, the country is one…
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Authentic Italy

Authentic Italy My wife, Rebel, and I were having dinner with Italian friends in Rome recently, who asked, “Why not a Wheeler Expedition in Italy?” I answered, “We’d love to,…
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Choose to Retire in Italy

Choose to Retire in Italy Usually, when Americans choose to retire somewhere other than the United States they choose to retire in a place that looks nothing like the United…
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