Information, Services and Links about Italy
Buying a property in Italy
- FAQ
Please read our Frequently Asked Questions - BUYING A PROPERTY IN ITALY
The process involved - ABOUT OUR SERVICE & TERMS AND CONDITIONS
What our service includes. Please read our terms before arranging viewings. - VIEWING PROPERTIES FOR SALE
Frequently asked questions about viewing arrangements. - COMMENTS AND TESTIMONIALS
A few comments we've received. - CURRENCY EXCHANGE
We can get you a much better exchange rate when you're transferring money abroad to purchase your house. - MORTGAGES
Our recommendations for companies offering mortgages in Italy. - BARGAINS, REDUCED PRICES AND DISTRESSED PROPERTIES
All our reduced properties in one place - HOUSE INSURANCE
We have negotiated a discount for our clients wishing to insure their properties and contents. - BOOKSHOP
A range of recommended books about Tuscany, the area, food, lifestyle, property purchase and restoration, as well as some favourite Italian films - PROJECT MANAGEMENT
If you don't speak Italian we are happy to act as intermediaries for your restoration or rebuilding project. - INSERTING YOUR RENTAL PROPERTY ON OUR WEBSITE
How to add your property to the www.casatuscany.com website - SKIING IN TUSCANY
Information about skiing in Tuscany at Abetone - the foremost resort in central Italy. - LONG TERM RENTALS
If you need to rent a house or apartment in Tuscany for more than a holiday - to really experience Tuscan life, if you fancy studying here or house-hunting or even awaiting a house purchase to finalise, we have many houses available for longer lets.
See long-term lets
- TRANSLATION
Karen Roos (BA Jt Hons Italian and Business Studies) provides Italian to English translations at competitive rates. - PRESS
Articles we've featured in, other interesting articles - DIRECTIONS TO THE BAGNI DI LUCCA OFFICE AND HOTEL INFO
Click here for directions to reach the Bagni di Lucca office, and hotels in the town. - LAWYERS
Lawyers we recommend who deal with property purchase in Italy - BAGNI DI LUCCA THINGS TO DO
Some info about the town, the surroundings, thermal baths, pools, tennis club, skiing etc. - ADVERTISING ON WWW.CASATUSCANY.COM
How to advertise with us. - PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Whether you need your property or garden maintained, rentals managed, bills paid or just about anything else, we have someone who can organise it for you. - TELEVISION PROGRAMMES
We are often asked to find participants for television programmes - house-hunting, restoring, relocating etc. Follow this link if you're interested in contributing. - LIST OF SHOPS AND SUPPLIERS
Directory of suppliers, outlets, craftsmen and other useful numbers
- TAX AND BUSINESS ADVICE
Michael J Murphy ACA cross border tax advice and planning for Italy, the UK and beyond. - Village Amenities
Some details of amenities in villages in the Lucca area - SWIMMING POOLS
General information about swimming pools and how much they cost. - SELF-BUILD SWIMMING POOLS
Information on self-build swimming pool kits, delivered straight to your home in Italy, for 2-day assembly. These timber frame pools, with options for decking surrounds, are an attractive low-cost alternative to a built-in pool, and can be taken with you if you move. - LINK EXCHANGE
We are happy to exchange links with relevant websites which cover aspects of Italy. - STUDIO VANNI - INTERIOR AND ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
Our friends at Studio Vanni can create a beautiful interior for your Tuscan home. - ARCHITETTO FRANCESCO RONDINA
Find out about our architect in the Lucca area, who can carry out the work on your house for you. - AGENTI IMMOBILIARI - COLLABORAZIONE
Zone / case cercate - HEALTH INFORMATION
Find out about your entitlements to the Italian health service - COMMERCIAL BUSINESS ADVICE
If you or your company are considering a commercial investment in Tuscan property and need advice on all aspects of Italian finance, fiscal and legal aspects and general Italian business management, we have several bi-lingual experts in this field who can help and advise you at every stage. Please ask us for details. - SKYPE
You can call us free from anywhere in the world with Skype - username: casatuscany1. As we are often away in Italy or in meetings please let us know when you are going to call.
General information about Tuscany
- GETTING THERE
Flight Information - CAR HIRE
Book your car online from any Italian airport - MAP OF TUSCANY
The whole of Tuscany at a glance - MAPS
Find a map to anywhere - DRIVING DOWN?
Everything you've ever wanted to know about Italian motorways - BOOKSHOP
A range of recommended books about Tuscany, the area, food, lifestyle, property purchase and restoration, as well as some favourite Italian films - RECOMMENDED RESTAURANTS
A list of tried and tested restaurants that we're pleased to recommend (in the Lucca area) - CHECK OUT THE WEATHER
Local weather reports - EVENTS AND FESTIVITIES IN TUSCANY
What's on in Tuscany right now and coming soon - TRAIN TIMES
Link to the Italian railways website.
- COOKERY SCHOOL IN LUXURIOUS SURROUNDINGS
The Rhode School of Cuisine offers luxury vacations to the gourmet traveller at its international cooking schools. Indulge your passion for food, wine and culture in beautiful surroundings and in stunning locations, including Lucca.
- SKIING IN TUSCANY
Information about skiing in Tuscany at Abetone - the foremost resort in central Italy. - GOLF
Where to play golf in Tuscany - LONG TERM RENTALS
If you need to rent a house or apartment in Tuscany for more than a holiday - to really experience Tuscan life, if you fancy studying here or house-hunting or even awaiting a house purchase to finalise, we have many houses available for longer lets.
See long-term lets
- TRANSLATION
Karen Roos (BA Jt Hons Italian and Business Studies) provides Italian to English translations at competitive rates. - NOTICE BOARD -
Wanted ads etc for various things... - GETTING MARRIED IN TUSCANY
Our friends at Lucca Organizza are specialist wedding planners and will make sure you have the perfect wedding to suit your requirements in stunning surroundings, with exquisite catering and entertainment. - GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT ITALY
Some general facts about Italy - BAGNI DI LUCCA THINGS TO DO
Some info about the town, the surroundings, thermal baths, pools, tennis club, skiing etc. - ADVERTISING ON WWW.CASATUSCANY.COM
How to advertise with us. - Village Amenities
Some details of amenities in villages in the Lucca area - TUSCAN WINE GUIDE
Italians are as passionate about their wines as they are about their food. And Tuscany is the historic heartland of the largest wine producing (and consuming) nation in the world. Find out more about what to look for and where to find it. - HEALTH INFORMATION
Find out about your entitlements to the Italian health service
INFORMATION
- GETTING THERE
- CAR HIRE
- MAP OF TUSCANY
- MAPS
- DRIVING DOWN?
- BOOKSHOP
- RECOMMENDED RESTAURANTS
- CHECK OUT THE WEATHER
- EVENTS AND FESTIVITIES IN TUSCANY
- TRAIN TIMES
- COOKERY SCHOOL IN LUXURIOUS SURROUNDINGS
- SKIING IN TUSCANY
- GOLF
- LONG TERM RENTALS
- TRANSLATION
- NOTICE BOARD -
- GETTING MARRIED IN TUSCANY
- GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT ITALY
- BAGNI DI LUCCA THINGS TO DO
- ADVERTISING ON WWW.CASATUSCANY.COM
- Village Amenities
- TUSCAN WINE GUIDE
- HEALTH INFORMATION