Tuscany is an amazing place to call home but it isn't all dreamy adventures! We are a husband and wife who move from Los Angeles to Tuscany in 2017 and just last year bought an abandoned villa just a 7 minute walk from the sea. We show the UPs and the Downs of purchasing and renovating here in Tuscany and give you just a glimpse at what life is like here. It's amazing how you share details about each city so your subscribers can better understand its location and what is near. The villa near Lucca is abit remote in the mountains above but honestly its a BEAUTIFUL place to live. One of our favorite restaurants is just near and maybe only a 10-15 minute drive away. That fire place is really beautiful!

@traveltirement

8 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for the comment. Would you be up for a collaboration? Email me at tommy@traveltirement.com

@alessandrom7181

4 ай бұрын

Like every other place in the world is not all dreamy adventures..duh.

@guysumpthin2974

3 ай бұрын

You can buy these for $5 , and some flipper wants 60k ? Disgusting

Hi, if I may give a piece of advice for those who are considering moving to Tuscany after retirement (those who are looking for properties to rent represent another target), I'd suggest an area in particular to live. If you want to avoid mass tourism and the chaos of towns while sorrounding yourself with the historical and cultural appeal Tuscany may provide, I think there's only a specific zone which can match your expectations. Tuscany has a lot of terrific villages and medieval towns (Volterra, San Gimignano, Pienza just to name some), a great deal of seaside (and very high-priced!) little towns stretching from the northern side (Versilia) southward (Costa degli etruschi) up to the border with Lazio (Maremma) or pitoresque mountain villages (like the ones which have been hinted at in the video, located in Garfagnana.......trifling correction: the gn pronunciation is "nj" like in "new"😉), yet they all are gnerally far away from the essential services, namely hospitals and transports. If someone is nourishing the idea of living in Tuscany, especially if they are elders), it may help to know basic facts, as follow: the main, biggest and most high-tech hospitals are in Florence, Pisa and Siena. Others are all in the main towns (Lucca, Arezzo, Massa, Pistoia, Livorno etc...), not forgetting that even Cecina and Volterra (which are linked by a statal road....when looking at a map, except for highways obviously, pay attention to the signs: ss stands for statal road, sr is secondary by importance and indicates a regional road, then come sp or province roads) are important the main railroads are the coastal line, which link Genoa to Pisa and Livorno southward Rome (is called Tirrenica), the one linking Pisa to Florence which is the regional hub for high-speed trains to other cities like Bologna, Rome or Milan) while Siena is served by a complementary railroad stretching from Empoli southward) the main port is in Livorno, from where you can reach Isola d'Elba, Corsica and Sardinia) the main airports are in Pisa and Florence: the former is older, bigger and safer with a great landing strip, the latter wasn't even much used until 20 years ago as it has mountains and highway surrounding it Everything considered, I'd say that living in the Chianti region is amazing but you can have the same landscapes living in Umbria (the region of Perugia, Todi, Assisi, Spoleto) with houses costing one third. Were I to suggest a foreigner where to buy a house, I'd tell him to consider living in the true heart of Tuscany, still avoided by mass tourism, that's in the valley of Era river (Valdera) where you can find a base where to start, just in case, any trip. From there you'll get to Florence and Siena in 40 minutes by car, Pisa, Volterra and San Gimignano in 30. The sea is within 50 minutes. And you can have the tipical medieval landscapes you are looking for. Tiny villages like Palaia, Peccioli, Casciana Terme (an important spa resort), Lari or Chianni (which has only recently been discovered by many english and german foreigners) will surprise you for the general genuine atmosphere. Land of good wine and superb olive oil, where time flows slowly but where you can find everything you need and where are situated amazing natural, cultural and historical little gems between the coastal line and the inner, well-known and mass tourism-swarmed Chianti landscapes. hope all this may help. Happy new year everyone!

@traveltirement

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for this terrific information!

@DT-vo7fg

7 ай бұрын

@@traveltirement Don't mention it! Happy new year!

@stevesteel6066

7 ай бұрын

This guy doesn’t know anything, what a joke!

@DT-vo7fg

7 ай бұрын

You know everything uh? Well tell us

@jmcqueen7355

7 ай бұрын

Excellent note!

I can confirm the property in Castelnuovo di Garfagnana is in a beautiful location in a distinctive town, not too far from the train station (but not close, either), with lots of conveniences nearby. And the area around the town is lovely with lots of trails, chestnut forests, and other smaller villages to explore.

@traveltirement

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the info! From someone who does this research remotely, I appreciate your insight.

@chabbershaw

Ай бұрын

Why is it still for sale?

I like the way you presented these without sounding like a typical salesman as some on these KZread videos do. Like they are the ones holding the deeds. Explaining the tax structures in regards to properties and foods would be very helpful. Thanks 👍🏻

@traveltirement

6 ай бұрын

Thanks! Yeah I have no connection to any of this real estate. I just love discovering them and sharing. Thanks for watching!

@ibenglish

6 ай бұрын

@@traveltirement you are doing an excellent job, thanks

I was Born in Lucca and now i live WA State. Love my City.

@traveltirement

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

Sienna has a beautiful old town but full of tourists during the summer months. Love the competitive neighborhoods in the old town when they have their annual horse race. Mosquito netting around the beds, hmmm a prime candidate for quality window screens.

@alessandrom7181

4 ай бұрын

SIENA, Sienna is an American name.

This is beautiful. I love all of these stone dwellings. Way more character and history.

@traveltirement

6 ай бұрын

I totally agree 👍

@hrsmrt9292

5 ай бұрын

The 'character' is a touch of classic Romanesque architectural, and also if youre American or any mainly Anglosphere countries that used to live in it's Suburbs/modern downtown, it will give you feelings of living in 'Old Town' themed amusement park.

All sorts of fantasy about the medieval castle . What a beautiful building 😊.

@traveltirement

10 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Grazie per tutte le informazioni e le intuizioni personali!

@traveltirement

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching 😁

Once again superb research and prep! Award from me for best European property youtube channel.

@traveltirement

8 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks! I really have fun learning about these amazing spots. Glad you enjoy them too. 😁

@patriciamoore3318

7 ай бұрын

It’s advertising.

@traveltirement

7 ай бұрын

@@patriciamoore3318 This is not advertising. I do not work with any real estate firm. I just find these on my own and share them.

Just came across your channel looking forward to seeing things

@traveltirement

8 ай бұрын

Welcome aboard! 😊

Awesome ❤ thank you

@traveltirement

11 күн бұрын

You’re welcome!

Adorei a sua pronúncia! Falou o idioma inglês de maneira tão clara, que me senti à vontade e entendi tudo perfeitamente! Parabéns e obrigado!

@traveltirement

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Grazie da Texas come sempre

@traveltirement

8 ай бұрын

Thanks again!

Good job, thanks

@traveltirement

8 ай бұрын

No, thank you for watching!

Another great video Tommy! I can't wait to go see for myself. I would love to own a home with a view or near a marina. Any suggestions?

@traveltirement

7 ай бұрын

I don’t have a specific recommendation, but there must be tons of marinas all over Italy.

Thank you 😂All great properties at most affordable prices.🎉🎉🎉

@traveltirement

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! More to come. 😎🥳

I LUV this one !

@traveltirement

2 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Very nice video. I’m loving your work. I recently learned there are cities that pay you to move there in Italy. Can you do a video from these places? Mantua and Presicce-Acquarica

@traveltirement

8 ай бұрын

Great suggestion!

@M.C.K.111

7 ай бұрын

The places where you get benefits if you move in are in remote areas, not in big towns, touristic places..

Gravagna -sounds like lasagna- my mom is from there, i was there last year! I love this little town and Pontremoli. Thank you!

@traveltirement

7 ай бұрын

Wow. No way! It looks lovely. 😊

I’m not retiring anytime soon, but I do want to move to Italy… I’m visiting in May, will also look at properties

@traveltirement

6 ай бұрын

Lovely! Where will you be?

I love Italy!!!!!!!!

@traveltirement

6 ай бұрын

Me too! Thanks for watching.

Wow, great stuff, Tommy! Do you know if the $65,000 house near Pontremoli gets snow? Thanks!

@traveltirement

8 ай бұрын

I don’t know for certain, but guven that it’s a little ways from the coast and higher elevation, I would guess you’d get some. There is a ski resort not too far to the west of that home. ⛷️

@jond9884

3 ай бұрын

No snow

Temendously tremendous!!!!

@traveltirement

8 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching!

A get away Castle OR Villa in Tuscany seems great...

@traveltirement

5 ай бұрын

There are lots of affordable properties in Tuscany. Not many would be considered a castle though... Thanks for watching!

Thank you but i have to see if i find the description....thaks anyhow.

@traveltirement

3 ай бұрын

The description is right below the video

Thanks for posting this, I have family in Sicily but was thinking to retire on the mainland. Of course low cost is important but most important is safety. I don’t want to be somewhere that has any safety/críme issues. With that in mind, any suggestions on locations?

@traveltirement

3 ай бұрын

Italy, in general is very safe. But like anywhere, you have to be smart. Walking alone, late at night, with few streetlights or people around is more dangerous than during the day. That goes for most places in the world. That being said, the unemployment rate is much higher in the southern regions, so there's likely more petty crimes (theft, scams, etc.). Of course Rome is famous for it's pick-pockets. I hope that helps some...

@GhostSal

3 ай бұрын

@@traveltirement Well not really, it’s generalizations. Also, poverty doesn’t cause víolent críme, that’s most often a cultural issue.

@GhostSal

3 ай бұрын

@@traveltirement Have you looked up who is responsible for the majoríty of serious/víolent críme in Italy? If you haven’t it may surprise you.

Hi, I just came across you and your presentation. I will take a closer look at your material, as I am in the process of researching buying a country house or apartment in the Tuscany region. I hope I can contact you with questions. Thanks!

@traveltirement

4 ай бұрын

Welcome!

it all seems very nice but Canadians can live in EU only 3 months during 180 days. Buying the property does not change this limitation as far as I know.

@traveltirement

5 ай бұрын

You have to apply for a residency visa if you want to stay full-time.

My condolencias to Carlos and hope you mama keep in good health and you guys like family do and handle like family I love you guys happy resuscitation day

@traveltirement

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching

So what happens when the seller takes the appliances, all the sinks & light fixtures with them when they move out? I would assume the above mentioned would be considered "fixtures" and would be part of the house & included in the asking price, no? This happened to Carlo & Nicki of the youtube channel @NickiPositano when the bought a home in Tuscany. Is this normal???

@traveltirement

6 ай бұрын

I guess you would have to make sure that's negotiated before signing a contract. Just something to put on your checklist.

Wow that 6 bedroom place is a bargain

@traveltirement

5 ай бұрын

Yes it is! A little remote for some. But that area looks nice.

This property still available? Can you send the link please very interesting

@traveltirement

5 ай бұрын

Property links are in the description below the video.

My parents live in a 2000 people town near Turin, and they have high speed fiber optics.

@traveltirement

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing this. It always surprises me when people think folks in Italy don’t have internet! 😳

@Brembelia

Ай бұрын

​@@traveltirement That's because so much of what we see of Italy looks so rural. Even here in the US, there are places that haven't had internet; like West Virginia. Also, from what we see in these videos, Italians live a simpler lifestyle centered around work, church, family and friends as opposed to the riot of shops, restaurants, and bars found in most US cities.

Typically like in US, sold essentially empty of furnishings? Utilities per month? Reinforced?

@traveltirement

8 ай бұрын

Some are sold fully furnished (w furniture). Sometimes “furnished” means appliances and light fixtures. You have to clarify with the seller. 👍

What would you add % to the advertised price for fees and taxes etc. Is there room for negotiation at the moment?

@traveltirement

Ай бұрын

If you are becoming a resident, I would add 5-8%. If a non-resident I would add 10-12% minimum. Yes you can negotiate the price. Helps if it's been on the market a long time or you find it needs repairs, updates, etc. Thanks for watching!

The 65.000 6 bedroom farmhouse is next to the cemetery, if one doesn't mind. 😁

@traveltirement

8 ай бұрын

Quiet neighbors!

epiccc

@traveltirement

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Vance! 🙏😎

Can you turn this kind of properties to a hotel? Is it easy or hard

@traveltirement

6 ай бұрын

There’s a big difference between making it a short term rental (Airbnb) vs a true hotel. The first doesn’t require setting up a VAT but the hotel would. You’d have to apply or get approval from the local comune/town. FYI I am not a tax or business consultant 😎

isn't that town where they filmed the last EQUILAZER movie?

@traveltirement

7 ай бұрын

I don’t know. But that would be amazing!

Can I still save on taxes in Tuscony using the flat tax, or do I need to locate elsewhere in Italy? Do you know of anywhere in Italy where one can avoid income tax completely? What about VAT?

@traveltirement

8 ай бұрын

Can’t avoid income tax for in Italy unless you do the Golden Visa, which costs $100k per year I believe. Watch my video on the 7% income tax for the regions. Tuscany is NOT one of them. Sorry!

@skranz7790

8 ай бұрын

@@traveltirement what about Compiene d'Italia? Isn't it zero income tax there?

@traveltirement

8 ай бұрын

@@skranz7790 I don't think so. Maybe low taxes, but not zero. I'm not an expert though. I found this article: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Campione_d%27Italia

@skranz7790

8 ай бұрын

@@traveltirement Awesome. Thank you!

@skranz7790

8 ай бұрын

@@traveltirement I can see you're the right guy to learn about Italian tax optimizing. Do you offer consulting services?

How about getting a house for to run AIRBNB?

@traveltirement

6 ай бұрын

You can absolutely do that. You just have to pay tax on any income you earn. There are a few tax regimes, depending on how many places you want to rent out.

How can I find a place like this one?

@traveltirement

3 ай бұрын

I use the website Gate-Away.com

The brick with the holes in it? You could just plaster over them.

@traveltirement

8 ай бұрын

Good idea!

Viareggio does it for me

@traveltirement

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Let’s just say, I can pay the full amount in one lump sum for any one of these homes. As an American, what are the steps to purchase a foreign property?

@traveltirement

7 ай бұрын

It's not very complicated, just names of things are different. Here's a good primer on the process: www.gate-away.com/purchase-process

@Inkironnrum

7 ай бұрын

@@traveltirement Thank you. I appreciate your time and assistance. Be blessed, my friend.

@traveltirement

7 ай бұрын

@@Inkironnrum No problem!

@patriciamoore3318

7 ай бұрын

You need to go there in person and experience it. Find the realtor for the home and just as in US they will take you through the process. You must hire an independent of the realtor geometra and ask for everything in writing. You will need a Codice Fiscale. Please don’t buy from afar. Find homes on Italian homes listed sites on your own.

@traveltirement

7 ай бұрын

@@patriciamoore3318 I agree that it's best to go for a visit and possibly a "test run". In other words, live in an area for a couple weeks or a month to really get a feel for it. Not just as a tourist but as a local. • how far is the grocery • are there hospitals close • how's the public transport • are there interesting things to do I would strongly advise against committing to such a large purchase without a lot of due diligence.

Where is the 69K 6 bedroom farm house listed?

@traveltirement

8 ай бұрын

Link in the video description 👍

Will the person fron NC (I think) that contacted me about going halves on a property please try again! Ive lost your message. Im so sorry and hope you see this! Thanks! Rocky

@traveltirement

8 ай бұрын

I’m from NC but it wasn’t me 🤷‍♂️

church bells would drive me insane

@traveltirement

6 ай бұрын

You would get used to them in 10 years 👍

Do any of these places have air conditioning?

@traveltirement

5 ай бұрын

All the details should be in the property listings. If not, you can contact the agent.

Popular areas that will increase their value are not cheap

@traveltirement

5 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Can anyone recommend a contact for properties in Italy, please? This is a nice area, failing that, Sicily appeals to me too.

@traveltirement

2 ай бұрын

If you want to search for properties in Italy, I always start with Gate-away.com. There are hundreds of agents listed on that site, depending on where you want to look.

@justinehayward2553

2 ай бұрын

@@traveltirement Thanks.

@justinehayward2553

2 ай бұрын

@@traveltirement Good grief, there are a lot. Thank you. Need to ask about how the land it is built on works.

@traveltirement

2 ай бұрын

@@justinehayward2553 Yes there are probably over 50,000 homes for sale in Italy. Lot's of options!

The house in Lucca is still for sale, seven months later! Why?

@traveltirement

Ай бұрын

Good question! You can contact the agent. Info is in the property listing in the description.

Are American allow to buy property in Europe?

@traveltirement

7 ай бұрын

Yes. There are no restrictions on Americans buying. The only think to consider is how long each year you would want to stay in Italy/France. If less than 2 x 90-day periods, you just need a passport. If more than that, you have to apply for a long-stay visa. Thanks for watching!

No indoor plumbing

@traveltirement

5 ай бұрын

I saw a bathroom in the listing. 🤔

Is the €65.000 property attached to another building/house? According to your presention, it seems you didn't visit the properties yourself.

@traveltirement

8 ай бұрын

It backs up to another house 👍

@patriciamoore3318

7 ай бұрын

Exactly. He’s looking online in the US or anywhere and talking to the realtors for a cut to advertise them. He can’t pronounce anything in Italian . Sorry just telling it as it is.

@traveltirement

7 ай бұрын

@@patriciamoore3318 I don't get any money from doing this channel, other than what KZread pays for ads they show. I'm sorry my Italian is not great. I'm just a passionate financial planner in the US trying to give folks some affordable options for places to live if they're not able to retire well in the USA. I don't expect an apology from you, but wanted to share the truth. And FYI when you leave comments, I would say "He can't..." You do know this is my channel and I can see all comments, right? So if you have questions, just ask me directly. I respond to most comments and love the dialog. Thanks for watching!

@NotChefCook

3 ай бұрын

@@traveltirement - I must say you are being extraordinarily tolerant and courteous to Patricia , who seems to be quite as ignorant as she is rude . And this is from an ITALIAN . As for yr pronunciation , sure you make a few booboos , but what of it . You are courteous , you appreciate the hell out of Italy and you are TRYING .. we love Americans like you !

@traveltirement

3 ай бұрын

@@NotChefCook Thanks for saying that! I try to default to kindness. Too much hate in the world already ❤

Elon's Starlink highspeed internet is another option for developed or remote locations.

@traveltirement

6 ай бұрын

I didn't think of that! Thanks for sharing.

I’d plaster over those bricks in the $65,000 house.

@traveltirement

2 ай бұрын

I’m sure it would not be too difficult.

All great, but the entirety of Italy is an earthquake risk.

@traveltirement

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for checking out the video

@John-qb8vd

2 ай бұрын

As opposed to all of the USofA being a mass shooting zone. Choose your poison I guess.

Hour and a half is pretty far.

@traveltirement

7 ай бұрын

Guess my perspective is off living in the US. We routinely drive 2 hrs for a day trip to the mountains or beach.

Jerry Seinfeld said there was nothing to rent in all of Tuscany.

@traveltirement

7 ай бұрын

I’ve never heard that! 😂

@squeekycheese

5 ай бұрын

Actually it was the maestro who said that.

@NotChefCook

3 ай бұрын

And they're both wrong . I cannot figure out HOW on earth they got the idea there is nothing to rent IN TUSCANY of all places . That's NUTS .

it would cost hundreds of thousands to bring these old homes up to coming net zero regulations.

@traveltirement

8 ай бұрын

Maybe they’d be grandfathered in? 🤷‍♂️

@kkerr1953

8 ай бұрын

That’s probably why they’re all for sale!

@888ssss

8 ай бұрын

its such a globalist money trap.@@kkerr1953

@888ssss

8 ай бұрын

its a lovely property but i dont trust the globalilist gov in italy not to rip me off.@@traveltirement

@danielenache54

8 ай бұрын

1 its toscana and 2 its prob not smart to spend 100000euro to not pat a 20 euro monthly bil

I am not that comfortable with these listings as you have never actually been to see them. You can’t tell this and not sure about that. I would rather deal with someone who has actually toured each house.

@traveltirement

8 ай бұрын

You can contact the agents for each property. The listings are linked in the description. Thanks for watching!

@patriciamoore3318

7 ай бұрын

Exactly. He does not know Italy.

@traveltirement

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for commenting Patricia!

@NotChefCook

3 ай бұрын

@@patriciamoore3318- Nno . I think that description more accurately applies to YOU , Patricia . Resta a casa , honey . We can do without tourists like you .

Can you pls tommy give me the mail for agency who has the property for 69k near "cinque terre" thank you very much

@traveltirement

4 ай бұрын

Check the video description for the property listing. It should have the name of the agent. And a way to contact them.

That is a terrazzo not a patio

@traveltirement

27 күн бұрын

Thanks for the correction.

Are these places safe? Are there issues with african/ME immigrants? Thanm you

@traveltirement

5 ай бұрын

By “these places” do you mean the properties? I’m pretty sure there are no scary immigrants hiding in the closet.

yeah, but is it haunted? no need to answer, I already know the answer.

@traveltirement

3 ай бұрын

Pretty obvious right 😂

@bornagainbeliever1429

2 ай бұрын

Lol!!

Why are you selling property that Italians can sell I don’t see any Italians selling property in America???????

@traveltirement

27 күн бұрын

I don’t sell property. All these properties are being sold by Italian agents. Thanks for watching.

By train Lucca is 2 hours 30 minutes from Dezza. By car the pronto soccorso is 28 min. I am dead in five minutes Second spot is an hour from the pronto soccorso. More dead Pontremoli. We are from there. Seriously. Oh well that one is gone. Too bad

@traveltirement

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and contributing. My next video is on Pontremoli! Looks like a great little town.

@John-qb8vd

2 ай бұрын

Time to get in better shape perhaps then. Then you won’t get dead.

Are you keyboard warrior or you actually live and rent in eu??

@traveltirement

8 ай бұрын

I research properties online and share what I find. But I’ve traveled to Europe many times.

@patriciamoore3318

7 ай бұрын

He’s a keyboard warrior.

@traveltirement

7 ай бұрын

I’d call myself a keyboard researcher 🧑‍🔬

As an American Italian who speaks Italian your homes you list are pretty good. It just seems you look them up fm the US, which anyone can do. And sorry your pronunciations are sorely lacking. Of course, you need to hire un geometra! Please. Just doesn’t seem you’ve been to Italy. You’re getting a cut by advertising them fm the Italian realtors as other Americans are doing. I’ve been to most of the locations you list. Sadly your just advertising.

@traveltirement

7 ай бұрын

You’re wrong. I have no connection to any real estate agent. I don’t know how else to say it! 😂 I’d appreciate it if you would not spread false information. I don’t want to report your account to KZread. But I will.

This presentation is all from on line . What's stopping anyone to do research and better than this !?

@traveltirement

3 ай бұрын

Nothing! Let me know when your video is done 👍😎

He does not know Italy or speak Italian. Please don’t just buy one of these houses without going there, this is just sad what he’s doing.

@traveltirement

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching 👍

What a weired presentation.

@traveltirement

3 ай бұрын

What a weird comment 😂 But thanks for watching!

I would never buy in these remote places. Too lonely!

@traveltirement

3 ай бұрын

That's definitely a concern for some folks. You can find places in more populated spots. Thanks for watching and commenting!

Are American allow to buy property in Europe?

@traveltirement

7 ай бұрын

I think this is a duplicate reply. See my answer in the other one! Short answer is: YES