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Italian real estate is a complex area, so before you get in contact with local realtors or real estate agents who have property for sale in Tuscany you may find it helpful to get to grips with what's involved in purchasing property in Tuscany.

Buying or selling a house, villa or apartment, or planning a renovation in Italy requires several essential steps. These include diagnostic and technical reports and planning for unexpected costs as a result of documents required by Italian law.

The Codice Fiscale is a unique identification number needed to live and work in Italy. It is needed for many administrative matters. Here find information on what it is and how and where to apply for the Italian tax code.

When reading the property classifieds looking for a house or apartment to buy or to rent, some terms may be unfamiliar - here are English translations of the key Italian real estate words and phrases.

Information directly from the European Union on the practical aspects of moving to Tuscany: residency, moving cars, money, pets, finding a home, finding a school and more.

Information on how best to make your money work for you when buying overseas property in a foreign currency: how market fluctuations can affect the price you pay, and how to protect your finances during the currency transfer.

Moving house is complicated: changing address, notifying the gas, water and telephone companies, your satellite provider, tax office, bank. This list of essential "to-do" items should simplify your Italian move as much as possible.

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Information on who pays what taxes and why in the event of a property being bought in Tuscany. With an explanation of the annual property taxes you will be charged as a home owner or a tenant.

The facts you need to know about renting a house or apartment in Tuscany: the contract, the deposit, the lease and the legal obligations of the landlord and the tenant.

Moving in? Information on the essential services in Italy and how to get them connected to your home or office in Tuscany or the provinces of Tuscany. Who to call and what paperwork to have handy in order to get your electricity, water and gas.