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Originally Posted by maisie21
Hi
My husband and I have bought a house in Ofena and are planning to retire there in 2 years time.
We would be very interested in meeting any other expats in the area to discuss the benefits of moving to Italy.
We bought our house through The House Around Italy team.They have all been very helpful especially their 'Girl Friday' but beware of any builders that the agents recommend the standard of work from the builders we used was very poor and cost a lot of money.
We will be back in Ofena 3rd June for a week if anyone wants to meet up. Our house is on Via Delle AIE.
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Hi there,
My husband and I plan on moving permanently to Italy. We are going to Calabria for the first time July 1 until the 27th. We have been to Italy a few times and thought Abruzzo would be the place to search for a home, however, I think we will see the beauty of Calabria first and then decide.
We are from America. Where are you from? Is Ofena in the mainland? I also was taken around by The House Around Italy last year and was pleased.
It is so exciting. It was interesting that you mentioned builders. Up to this point I was thinkiing that we would most likely buy a used small home and then another person stated that she is having a 4 bedroom hme built for the same cost as an apartment in one of these complexes. So, then I was thinking that maybe I should get the names of some honest, reliable builders to research cost. Would you know of any?
Will you be in Italy in July?
I am of Italian heritage and speak Italian, although, it is not great Italian. I earned Italian before speaking English and I love my roots and the country. I feel so at home there. It will be difficult leaving my 25 year old daughter, but I think it will be fine.
Would love to hear from you.
MaryAnn