Now that we are seriously considering Italy, which part should we move to?

[IThouse]

Originally Posted by Gobbsmak

Hello just discovered this website and the information is overwhelming, where should we move to that will meet all our needs. We have a toddler so where will she be educated, ie we need a home near a school. We want a property with extra rooms, to accomodate family and friends and if we need to, rent out?

We love the Lakes in the North, however prices are really too high, there must be somewhere that is reasonable, yet accessable to this lovely area. We have travelled around more to visit friends and distant relations however I dont think we could handle the heat of the south, so north. Just so much to think of. Any tips on nice areas to look at would be great. Thanking you and need to get on and finish our renovations here before we move.

Abruzzo is in the middle and the climate is temperate.
The region is quite unique.You can stand on the beach and look at the mountain and viceversa.
The people are really friendly (even if they don't speak a lot EN), safe place and the houses' price still be cheap even if now they are going to rise up as in Tuscany, Le Marche, Umbria etc.

[luiss_in_basilicata]

South can be lovely.....the weather is good, people very nice and friendly and prices very cheap....I work in the building business....I live in Lauria near Maratea and I will give you all the info and the details about the area....

Luigi

[pudd 2]

Originally Posted by luiss_in_basilicata

South can be lovely.....the weather is good, people very nice and friendly and prices very cheap....I work in the building business....I live in Lauria near Maratea and I will give you all the info and the details about the area....

Luigi

there is no dought in my mind abruzzo abruzzo we moved here 5 years ago and have had ups and downs but more ups than downs if you want to ask more ??? i whill give you our phone no as i dont spell to weel

[luiss_in_basilicata]

Originally Posted by pudd 2

there is no dought in my mind abruzzo abruzzo we moved here 5 years ago and have had ups and downs but more ups than downs if you want to ask more ??? i whill give you our phone no as i dont spell to weel

Can you please send me a private msg so I will have your mobile phone and we can speak directly about your experience...

Kindest Regards

Luigi

[pudd 2]

Originally Posted by luiss_in_basilicata

Can you please send me a private msg so I will have your mobile phone and we can speak directly about your experience...

Kindest Regards

Luigi

hi sent you a private i think not to sure how it works if not arived send me a pm whith your tell no and il ring you

[Caporciano]

We too bought in the Abruzzo - but there has been the devastating earthquake and they continue at present. Yes no regrets but would we do something else now with hindsight & wanting to be by water? Buy in Lazio (North or South of Rome..) And there are inland lakes . Near Viterbo is nice!

[pudd 2]

hi the earth qs were cented mostly in AQ area wich is on a well known foult line thats why the houses were so cheap their the rest of abruzzo hardely had any damage but i supose theres all ways the duble decker bus just round the corner hope not though as the has never been any damage or loss of life in pretoro

[Caporciano]

There is basically a cross that goes up & across Italy it seems & also that L'Aq is somewhat central to that.. But to note earlier last century it was Avezzano - which was completely rebuilt having been raised to the ground - indeed L'Aq will be also rebuilt - due to man's defiance & perhaps ignorance of the forces of nature. But people continue to go about their daily lives - some scared by these events in nature. When we spoke to our builder following the big quake (when we were able to get through) I asked how are things. He responded fine and your family etc enquiring further.. Oh my mothers house is rubble, Oh yes my friends house is rubble.. we are fine! There is an amazing resilience built into these people living with a constant threat.