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Originally Posted by davidfryer23
I am buying a house in Italy and have been advised by the agents to declare it as my "first house" in Italy - which it is - so the tax is lower and then to apply for "residenza". I expect to spend a lot of time there as well as in the UK and just want to make sure this is the correct thing to do. If it is, can anyone assist with advice on how to apply for residenza? Thanks all
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Hi, I beleive the tax break only takes effect if you live in your new house permanantly and within 18 months of sale completion. We are going through a similar process at the moment and would love to save some money??
Good luck.
Nigel