The Grand Canal in Venice is the city’s most important and largest waterway, on which the noble families of the Serenissima loved to build their impressive palazzi. It is no coincidence that the city’s most beautiful palaces are located right here on the Grand Canal, the principal waterway that divides the city in two. Traveling down Venice’s Grand Canal is like walking through an open-air museum. By taking the water bus (vaporetto) line 1 or line 2, you will feel like you are stepping back in time...
Home Staging can be an excellent real estate marketing strategy when trying to sell your apartment. For a buyer, visiting a properly valued property can make the difference in terms of impact.Without intervening with renovations, it is possible to transform a property thanks to a consultation of a Home Staging specialist.One of the main objectives of this type of consultancy is to enhance the spaces of your house, setting up the furnishings with the aim of attracting potential buyers.Setting up the...
Investing in real estate through the acquisition of a house allows the investor to allocate their capital in a market that can provide them with a fixed, regular income in the form of rent. In Italy, the buying and selling of real estate has become a popular investment practice as tourists tend to search more and more to spend their holidays in a vacation home instead of a traditional hotel.Given these options, as an investor it is important to understand which is the most suitable approach for your...
We have already mentioned the notarial deed in our previous article on How To Buy Property in Italy as a Foreigner; given its crucial role in the purchasing process, let us take a closer look to better understand what it is and the process behind obtaining it.A notarial deed is the key document for homebuyers that sanctions the actual ownership of the property. Here is how it is stipulated and what figures are involved.It is a public deed drawn up by a notary public attesting that a contract has...
The view of Venice is characterized by strong Byzantine, Gothic and Renaissance influences. These are certainly the most famous peculiarities, while the city also welcomes hidden areas that only a few have been able to visit.Among all the hidden or less frequented places in the city, the gardens are certainly a gem not to be missed when exploring a more peculiar Venice. Not only does the city feature green areas near convents and monasteries, but it also offers real Napoleonic gardens. Here are some...
While Venice may be home to exquisite palazzi and world-class art exhibits and museums, it boasts a list of Michelin-starred restaurants, mainly located around the historic center. Here is a quick list of just some of the finest establishments proud to call Venice their home, and that await you for truly unforgettable dining experiences.At Wistèria, the canal-view terrace – reason enough to spend an evening at this fine establishment – accompanies the philosophy of two of the city’s restaurant stars,...
Selling your property can be a quick task if you carefully select the right variables to position it on the market. Being able to find a buyer in the shortest possible time is every seller’s dream, yet it can often take over 12 months to close the sale.The time needed to carry out your projects is therefore never predictable, especially if you make mistakes in the evaluation of your property which prevent it from standing out in the eyes of potential interested individuals.For example, referring...
Allow us to introduce you to the Venetian sestiere which is defined by its remarkable art galleries, museums, and cultural gems: Dorsoduro. This area, encompassing the southern part of the island, is rich in history and hosts some of the finest collections of art in the world.As we head down into Dorsoduro from Piazzale Roma, one of the first landmarks we come to is Campo Santa Margherita, one of the largest squares in all of Venice. It is lined with bars and restaurants serving Venetian classics...
When a purchase proposal for a real estate property is signed and accepted, it becomes necessary to ensure that the sales contract is correctly registered.To complete the registration procedure it is important to fill in the Modello RAP, a form that allows you to forward the request to the Italian revenue agency Agenzia delle Entrate.The Form Modello RAP can be downloaded directly from the Agenzia Delle Entrate website, and is made up of several sections. Specific data on the signed contract must...
Venice is undeniably a unique city, not least because of how its residents and visitors must navigate its collection of 118 islands. It is completely closed off to vehicular traffic, so you are left with two options to get around: either go by foot or use any of the available boat services connecting every part of the city. While wandering the labyrinth of tiny streets and calli is an inherent part of the city’s charm, it can be tiring and may also prove challenging, seeing as there are well over...
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