Opening an Italian Bank Account When You Buy Property in Salento
What foreign buyers need to open an Italian bank account in Salento, what it costs, and why it makes utilities, IMU and completion day simpler.
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Torre Lapillo and Punta Prosciutto: A Buyer’s Guide to Porto Cesareo’s Best Beaches
Torre Lapillo and Punta Prosciutto are Porto Cesareo’s beach frazioni – protected dunes, real prices, and how buying here differs from the town centre.
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Healthcare in Salento: A Guide for Foreign Residents and Retirees
How foreign residents access healthcare in Salento: SSN registration, the S1 form for UK and EU pensioners, and what private insurance actually needs to cover.
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San Cataldo and Frigole: A Buyer’s Guide to Lecce’s Own Seafront
San Cataldo and Frigole are Lecce’s own beaches, both Blue Flag 2026 – prices, what they are like, and how buying differs from a separate town.
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Lecce Property Prices in 2026: What the Official OMI Data Really Shows
What property in Lecce actually costs in 2026, zone by zone, from the official OMI register – explained by a member of the Lecce OMI Commission.
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Pescoluse and the Southern Ionian Coast: A Buyer’s Guide to Salento’s “Maldives”
Walk into the sea at Pescoluse and something unusual happens: nothing happens. No sudden drop, no gasp at a cold current, no scramble over rocks. You keep walking, the water climbs past your knees, then your waist, and the sand stays soft and pale beneath your feet the whole way. It is the reason people…
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Buy Property in Nardò, Italy: Complete Guide for Foreign Buyers
A FIMAA agent guide to buying property in Nardò: the baroque old town, the 22 km Ionian coast, what homes cost and how the purchase works.
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Buy Property in Otranto, Italy: Complete Guide for Foreign Buyers
A FIMAA agent’s guide to buying property in Otranto, Italy’s easternmost town — the walled old town, the coast, prices and the buying process.
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Puglia vs Tuscany vs the Amalfi Coast: Where Should You Buy Property in Italy?
Comparing Salento/Puglia against Tuscany and the Amalfi Coast on price, lifestyle and investment potential — an honest comparison for buyers deciding where in Italy to buy.
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When to Visit Salento: A Month-by-Month Guide for Property Viewing Trips
Planning a trip to view properties in Salento? Here’s what each season actually looks like — weather, crowds, and the best months to judge a property honestly.
