May 11Italy: 14 Things You May Not KnowThe standard power in a property in Italy is 3kW. If you feel that 3kW is not sufficient, you can request an upgrade. The cost of the upgrade can vary depending on the provider and the type of upgrade — you can request to upgrade to 4.5kW, 6.0kW or 10kW…Global Mobility5 min read
May 2Repatriate & RadiateA while back, I was asked to attend an intimate HR event — the agenda was to look at relocation and immigration cases that were particularly problematic to manage. One of the challenging scenarios that we reviewed were Italian nationals repatriating back to Italy. It was in that moment that…Global Mobility5 min read
Apr 11Gladiator SpiritAs an expat, whether you are just starting a new business in Italy, or if you are already a business owner, many of the challenges that you face running a company in Italy day-to-day are the same, and will, in many cases, require what I call gladiator spirit, if you…Global Mobility3 min read
Mar 2812 Truths About the Italian Housing Market Laid BareDespite the articles of doom and gloom that you can read about the Italian economy, the housing market, especially in major cities like Milan, Florence, and Rome, continue to hold their own, therefore, the property market remains very much in favor of the landlord or seller. This means there is…Global Mobility5 min read
Mar 7The A-Z of Relocating to ItalyIf you have always dreamed of living in Italy, or if indeed you are moving here as part of an intracompany transfer, in order to make your relocation go as smoothly as possible, there are certain things that you should be aware of before making the move. Below you will…Global Mobility4 min read
Jan 12Making Friends & Networking in ItalyOne of the hardest parts of moving to Rome for me back in 1988 was not having any friends initially. A valuable lesson that I learnt was not to become friends with someone just because you share a common language — this can be very tempting, especially if you are…Global Mobility3 min read
Dec 20, 2021A Special Holiday GreetingOnce again, the holiday season is upon us, so I decided to write this special holiday greeting for my clients, colleagues, and followers; with the purpose that it may convey the importance of living in the now, while looking forward to the future with hope, purpose, and determination. Recently, I…Global Mobility3 min read
Nov 26, 2021Arrivederci — How to Leave Italy Stress FreeSo, the time has come to leave Italy — maybe your assignment here has finished, or you may have decided to move somewhere else. …Global Mobility5 min read
Nov 11, 2021How to Successfully Get Your Deposit Back in ItalyFor those of you who know me, then you know very well that it takes a lot to leave me speechless, but speechless I was, when I discovered recently a case of a company in Italy with over €250,000 in unreturned deposits, due almost exclusively to a non-existent check-in strategy…Real Estate3 min read
Nov 10, 2021How to Take Care of Yourself as an EntrepreneurEven though you may not realize it, the daily life of an entrepreneur, can be extremely hectic and full of challenges. Therefore, self-care is of the utmost importance. This self-care needs to be implemented every day to make sure that you are in peak condition, so that you start every…Coaching4 min read
