I am looking at renting an apartment in Rome -- long term. I want to be sure it is a scam-free deal. In the US I can look up property ownership, etc to clarify/verify. How do I do this in Italy from the US? I don't want to end up with zip minus $$$ and/or find us living in a sardine packing plant. Thanks, -- Ed
Posted by
Dallas, TX, USA
1170 posts
You may want to enlist the aid of a local (Italian) real estate agent who might be willing to check out a property on your behalf, or he/she might know of properties that they can personally recommend.
Posted by
OP
Bellevue, WA, USA
2 posts
Thanks, Scott. I'll have to do something like that, I'm sure. My wife and I are native Texans in the Seattle area since late '91. If we don't expatriate, we plan to relocate back home. How's things in Big D? -- Ed
Posted by
Austin, TX
41 posts
The lady that rented us ours might have info that you need, although she herself may only have short-term properties. We are renting an apartment and so far her dealings have been wonderful in every way. She is in the US. The website is Italyperfect.com
Good luck!
Posted by
Scottsdale, AZ, USA
1127 posts
Check out the apartment rental reviews on SlowTrav.com: http://www.slowtrav.com/italy/vr/reviews.asp
Posted by
Dallas, TX, USA
1170 posts
Things are HOT here Ed, very HOT!