Magic Towns Italy

Danish MP Steffen W. Frølund, who fought his own country's "tax from hell", and Italian-US tax adviser Paul Rausch on Italy's proposed exit tax: who it catches, why Americans would pay twice, and the three fixes that would make it bearable.

Claire Hearn (@msbritaly) left the Met Police and her own catering business for Salerno in 2018, with no family, no ties and no Italian. Eight years on, she talks friendships, stagnant wages, taxes and why the dream sells people short.

Dan Kidson left a 25-year management career, travelled the world looking for home, and found it in Grottole, a village of 2,000 in Basilicata.

Discover how Magic Towns Italy’s Property Evaluator uncovers hidden risks, local prices and true costs before you buy an Italian home.

Anna: Hi, Caroline. It’s so nice to see you again after more than a year. Caroline: Yes, it’s very nice to see you again, too. How have things been going? Anna: Everything’s good, thanks. Everything’s good. Wonderful. What about you? I mean, I’m interesting about what happened next, but wait, let’s do a recap before. So you grew up in New York, then at 24 you completely changed your life by moving...

Luca: [00:00:00] Good morning. This week there is no usual episode. Something happened in our town and I wrote about it in a newsletter. I’m going to read it to you. That’s all there is Days before the death notices, the ubiquitous epigrafi that cover Italian town walls, the grapevine was already busy in its admirably efficient work. Morsels of information at first. Do you know that someone has be...

Discover Sara’s journey from Chicago to Milan, from studying Italian to building a new career, and why the city won her over.

Luca: [00:00:00] Hi Anna Anna: Hi, Luke. Luca: Hi. A quick quiz before we start the episode. Anna: Oh, no. Not again. Luca: Sorry. So if I told you that the town in Italy where house prices have risen the most over the past 10 years is 12 minutes from Lake Garda, would you believe me? Anna: Mm, I mean, not sure about Lake Garda specifically, but everyone says Italian property has been falling for...

Tim Epstein shares why he moved to Lake Garda before Brexit, built a new life in Italy, and ultimately chose to leave the expat dream behind. As mentioned during the show, Tim is also selling his properrty in Toscolano Maderno! Listings are the links below. https://www.casa.it/immobili/53977401/ https://www.idealista.it/immobile/35689869/ https://www.immobiliare.it/annunci/129230480/

Discover key insights on navigating Italian property purchases and renovations as Jan shares her experiences and advice. Avoid common pitfalls!

Discover how Jan navigated the challenges of buying and renovating a house in Italy, uncovering the allure of Puglia and crucial lessons learned.

Discover essential tips and tools for living in Italy in the latest Magic Towns Italy Podcast episode. Learn about the unique cost of living calculator!

Explore the differences in school performance in northeastern Italy, featuring top schools and INVALSI testing insights on the Magic Towns Italy podcast.

Explore insights on buying property in Italy with Luca and Justin. Discover challenges foreign buyers face and tips to navigate Italian real estate.

Justin Mavity is back in the studio — this time in person, with wine — to talk through the two things foreign buyers get wrong in Italy: the money and the paperwork.

At 24, Jasmina Wanders left the UK for Italy with no guarantees and a beginner's grasp of the language. First Mantova for a master's in historic architecture, then a leap most Italians warned her against: south, to Noto in Sicily, where she now works as an architect after sending her portfolio to studios across the country. This week she tells Anna what the move actually took. Converting a student...

Discover the ins and outs of banking in Italy with Magic Towns Italy podcast's latest episode. Join Luca and Anna as they chat with Revolut's Jeffrey Chanseau about opening accounts, saving on fees, and more.

Discover an inspiring journey of cultural integration on the Magic Towns Italy Podcast. Join us as Joe Reagan shares his adventures in revitalizing a remote Abruzzo community.

Discover the expat lifestyle in Malta with insights from Gill and Boba. Compare living in Malta versus Italy on the Magic Towns Italy podcast.

Discover the surprising truths about Italy's rail network in this week's episode of Magic Towns Italy. Explore what data reveals about connectivity, debunking common myths of train travel in Liguria and beyond.

Discover Italy's top regions for public healthcare, with insights into how data reveals surprising leaders in quality and access.

Discover Jaid Newstead's inspiring journey from Toronto to Bari, Italy, as she navigates challenges and embraces new beginnings in this engaging interview.

Discover where expats settle in Italy beyond Rome and Milan. Explore the charm of smaller towns popular with Americans, Brits, and more on our latest podcast episode.

Discover Shelby Canon's inspiring journey from a restless nurse in Michigan to finding her true home in Florence, Italy. Listen to her story now!

Discover the latest Italian legal update that could reshape your retirement plans. Learn how a simple change expands the 7% pensioner tax regime, offering more town choices for retirees.