Italy Guide: Housing & Rentals

Finding accommodation can be a time-consuming task, especially in a foreign country. Our housing guide explains where to look for apartments and accommodation, how to deal with local estate agents and what to bear in mind before signing a rental contract.

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  Introduction

  The rental market in Italy

  In most areas of Italy, finding accommodation to rent or buy isn’t difficult, provided your requirements aren’t too unusual.

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  Finding a rental property

  How to find your dream flat

  Your success in finding a suitable rental property depends on many factors, not least the kind of rental you’re seeking (a one-bedroom apartment is easier to find than a four-bedroom detached house), how much you want to pay and the area where you wish to live.

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  Rental Contracts

  All you need to know before signing a rental contract

  New rental regulations were introduced in 1999, since when there have been two kinds of rental contract: a free market contract ( contratto a libero mercato) and a ‘convention’ contract ( contratto convenzionati) containing pre-determined conditions.

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  Rental Costs

  How much does renting cost?

  Rental costs vary considerably according to the size (number of bedrooms) and quality of a property, its age and the facilities provided.

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