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I'm surprised as I would have thought they wanted some sort of guaranteed time to rent out a place. Perhaps it's worth posting the areas you would like to be and when on a few forums like this and seeing if some ex-pats owners want a break from their house here and make a bit money on the side.... .

Someone also suggested we go there and talk to a realtor that much on the internet is for short stays, vacation rentals, etc.  Also the government rules for permanent residency state you need a years lease.  Guess we will see when we get there.  Have been there four times, but never before with the intention of living there on a permanent basis.  

I would tend to think that you have been looking at holiday rentals, which are the ones you get widely advertised on line. You may have a search using the words "affitto a lungo termine" which would describe the type of rental you are looking for. A local agent could also help.

Thank you, But I did try that and places come up, mostly well over $1,000 US, but still always say:  (monthly, no contract)  We will just have to go, rent a car, and do some looking around.  My husband is learning ��������, he is good with languages (I suck).  He speaks English, German and Spanish.  We lived in Cuenca, Ecuador for 3 years and had to leave.  No culture, terrible cheese and other food, bad wine.  We moved to Ireland last year, but a bit too cold.  So looking forward to Italy on a permanent basis.   

Youre looking at the wrong sites.  soloaffitti.it or immobiliare.it have lets - for 1 year or for the more usual 4 year period.   Contracts must be registered by law if they are over 30 days.   Having said all of this, it is much easier finding a rental when you are on the ground - alot arent even advertsied on the internet. 

Thank you.  We found the same in Ireland, you need to be on the ground.  My husband is learning �������� (he is good with languages, I am not)  Will pass these sites on to him and will try them a bit myself.  So looking forward to living in Italy.  We were there in 2003, 2007 and twice this year for the Food Expo and other areas around Milano.