I'm new here and looking to rent a house

[missrini]

Hello, my family and I are looking to live in Italy for 12 months next year.

I've been trying to find houses to rent (we haven't really decided on a region, but are thinking central to North at this point). The problem is, I don't speak Italian (yet!) and am having trouble finding websites that are in English that list rentals. There are plenty of sites around for renting expensive Villas (in English), but I'm not looking for a "holiday house", more of a regular house for the 4 of us to rent fully furnished for a year.

Does anyone have any links they could post for good rental websites that are in English? I would be very appreciative

[NickZ]

Anything in English will be targeted at moneyed tourists.

12 months is considered a short term rental. There is a type of contract aimed at students and other short term rentals. My brain can't remember the name for this 12 month contract -(

What do you mean by regular house?

You really need to narrow the region and other details down first.

[stefanaccio]

I have friend with house in Introdacqua that might be available. Are you willing to look at some things in central Italy??

AbruzzoVillas

Originally Posted by missrini

Hello, my family and I are looking to live in Italy for 12 months next year.

I've been trying to find houses to rent (we haven't really decided on a region, but are thinking central to North at this point). The problem is, I don't speak Italian (yet!) and am having trouble finding websites that are in English that list rentals. There are plenty of sites around for renting expensive Villas (in English), but I'm not looking for a "holiday house", more of a regular house for the 4 of us to rent fully furnished for a year.

Does anyone have any links they could post for good rental websites that are in English? I would be very appreciative

[missrini]

Thank you so much for the quick replies!

Nick, yes, I had suspected that anything in English was aimed at tourists. I was browsing a real estate site for Italy (I'm not allowed to post the link yet!) and it would suit my needs if only my Italian was better! I think I will need to learn more of the language over the next few months! By "regular house" , I mean something that is not an apartment or attached. We were thinking more rural actually as we won't be working or need to be close to anything particular. I DO need to narrow down the region, yes indeed

Stefanaccio, I will look at your link. Is it just a holiday villa though? ie...can you rent it for 12 months?

[NickZ]

A rural house will really require a car. It'll likely also be more costly to heat in the winter. Plus the general isolation.

[maleena]

HI,
i too am moving to italy with my family(husband and 2 boys) for 12 months, not until september 2010. i am learning italian and if you need any help i have found a really good website with rentals (affiti) and i am guessing like me you will want it to be furnished (arredato). if you want to be near town you should look at apartments. We are currently looking at 2 bedroom apartments that are over 65sqm and under 800euros a month + utilities.
Please let me know if you need any help with translation. maleenaunderscorehathotmaildotcom
I am happy to help.

[maleena]

the site i have been looking at is very informative too. casadotit

[missrini]

Originally Posted by maleena

the site i have been looking at is very informative too. casadotit

Thank you! I am emailing you

[rcianchi]

Hallo, I have just seen your ad . I have a country cottage near Rome available from 1 april 2010, and I wonder if it can be of interest for you.
it's located near Palestrina and Zagarolo, 35 km SE of Rome, easily
connected by train (3 km from Zagarolo village, 3 km from railway
station, 30-40 min train to Rome). very peaceful in rural site. The
cottage has 2 bedrooms, living room with open fireplace,
kitchen/conservatory, 2 bathrooms, verandah, fenced garden (about 1000 m2), central heating, wood stove .price is 650 euros monthly plus utilities. I can send photos if you wish.
I am afraid I could only suggest websites in italian for house rental, like kijiji, trovit.it, portaportese (for Rome and lazio area )...

best wishes
Rossella

Originally Posted by missrini

Hello, my family and I are looking to live in Italy for 12 months next year.

I've been trying to find houses to rent (we haven't really decided on a region, but are thinking central to North at this point). The problem is, I don't speak Italian (yet!) and am having trouble finding websites that are in English that list rentals. There are plenty of sites around for renting expensive Villas (in English), but I'm not looking for a "holiday house", more of a regular house for the 4 of us to rent fully furnished for a year.

Does anyone have any links they could post for good rental websites that are in English? I would be very appreciative

[missrini]

HI Rossella

Thanks so much for your reply. We have narrowed our search down to the Lucca area in Tuscany and I've been looking at properties around there. I still haven't found the perfect one yet, but I'm hopeful

Thanks again!

Originally Posted by rcianchi

Hallo, I have just seen your ad . I have a country cottage near Rome available from 1 april 2010, and I wonder if it can be of interest for you.
it's located near Palestrina and Zagarolo, 35 km SE of Rome, easily
connected by train (3 km from Zagarolo village, 3 km from railway
station, 30-40 min train to Rome). very peaceful in rural site. The
cottage has 2 bedrooms, living room with open fireplace,
kitchen/conservatory, 2 bathrooms, verandah, fenced garden (about 1000 m2), central heating, wood stove .price is 650 euros monthly plus utilities. I can send photos if you wish.
I am afraid I could only suggest websites in italian for house rental, like kijiji, trovit.it, portaportese (for Rome and lazio area )...

best wishes
Rossella