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Wed, 06/03/2009 - 10:42

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Sun, 05/31/2009 - 04:26

If you are planning to travel down to Italy, but don't know where to stay on your overnight stops - this site may be of use;-

Mon, 05/25/2009 - 05:38

After my success answering Annec's question, its my turn. However, I’m not clever enough for an ‘½ûÂþÌìÌÃ’ question – so I’ll go for one with a ‘Greek’ connection insteadI’m a ‘sad’ man who likes numbers.

Wed, 05/20/2009 - 05:08

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Mon, 05/05/2014 - 10:09

Just insured my holidy home [but not contents]  with Groupama.  Cost 91 euros.

Sun, 04/27/2014 - 11:56

Amount of IMO may vry year on yearIf house is in two names, both pay 50% of IMO

Sat, 04/26/2014 - 11:22

This may give you the info 

Sat, 04/26/2014 - 07:32

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Fri, 03/14/2014 - 18:18

Stopping off at your Mums overnight isn't 'driving direct' to the MOT - you could leave the car at the test station on the Sunday, and get a taxi to your Mum's Alternatively - can you tax it online and get the disc sent to a UK address?

Fri, 03/14/2014 - 18:13

The " ask the police" website [  ]says;-Q600: Can I drive my car without an MOT? No, a car must be insured, taxed and have an MOT to be driven on the road. The penalty for driving a car without an MOT is a fine.The most relevant exception to this is if you are driving your vehicle to and from a pre-arranged appointment for an MOT and you must take a direct route to the garage (but the vehicle must be insured). Although you must be aware that most failures of MOTs are offences in their own right so you may be committing other offences, for example defective tyres, brakes, lights, steering, horns etc.However if you are stopped by the police on the way to or from the garage the onus is on you to prove that you had a pre-arranged appointment. Where possible it is always advisable to book your car in for an MOT in good time.There are one or two other very minor exceptions in addition to the above but they do not really apply to the ordinary car driver.  Hope this helps 

Fri, 03/14/2014 - 06:17

Why do you need a Geometra? They don't really deal with house purchase, more renovations/extensionsWhen I bought I didn't use a lawyer - I followed the advice of an ½ûÂþÌìÌà friend and left it all to the Notaio [who is 'licenced' by the commune, and is supposed to work for the benefit of both parties]The purchase went smoothly - but it does take time [as does everything in Italy]What does your estate agent advise?

Thu, 03/06/2014 - 05:01

I considered it at our place but the low ceiling height was the 'killer'. Although the height was the same as in my english home, the requirement [possibly locally] was for 3m minimum.[I could have dug out the floor, and underpinned the walls, but it wasn't worth it]

Wed, 03/05/2014 - 16:11

Answer to: Swiss Vignette
Mon, 02/24/2014 - 07:35

The vote against was quite strong - approx 60% voted against the rise.What happens next is unclear -  I'm trying out a 'Swiss non-motorway' route this year - just in case