My husband and I are looking to buy a home in Italy to retire in. We went for our first time in the summer of 2023 and have been looking for homes ever since! Our retirement date is 7 years away so keeping our fingers crossed for our dream home! Congratulations!
Hubby & I dream of moving to Italy, spending our retirement riding & exploring Europe. I’ve been following you 4-5 months now, cheering you along on this journey. You’re a few years ahead of us & we’re learning so much from your adventure. So excited for you! Can’t wait to see how you renovate & personalize… just don’t touch those floors!! ♥️
Thank you so much for following along. It's touching to know you have been along for almost the entire adventure. Stay tuned. Lots more to come. The floors will be cherished. 😂
Hey, so exciting! I just found your channel. I bought a little home in Viarigi a few years back, and I go there Springs and Autom. Motorcycles are also my passion, and I also have a motorcycle in Italy. Hope we can meet in September. Congratulations!
Mike, If I get out there next Spring - to Asti- I’ll let you know and maybe we can say hello and compare notes on buying in Italy. Still working on mine!
Congrats! Well done Mike. Wishing you all of the best. Its been my dream for years to live in Italy but if my dream cant come true, i am super chuffed that yours is coming into fruition. Super happy for you! Hope the whole buying process runs nice and smoothly. Keep us posted 😊
I am so happy for you! That place has so much charm, very unique I love the tiles, the bread warmer,lots of potential very unique! Would love to rent one of the apartment for a bit 😊 congrats!!🍾🎊👏
How exciting! Looks like a great choice - and the view! I'm planning an extended trip to Italy for next spring and Piedmonte is on my list. I hope everything goes well with the closing and we all know the renovation (to whatever degree) will have it's ups and downs. Regardless it will be an amazing experience.
Congratulations, so excited for you!!! Such a great choice. Spacious, gorgeous tiles, vaulted ceilings and a terrace!!!! I look forward to seeing your renovations and end result. Congrats🎉🎉
You made a great choice and congratulations on your purchase. A wonderful area. My wife and I are in one of the nearby hill towns for the last nearly two years. We are in and out for a while now as we renovate (a little) but we hope to be full time residents within the next 18 months. I’m sure our paths will cross at some point. We know your house from the outside and know your village quite well. You will love your adventure and life there. Best wishes!
@richardpiemonte Thank you so much and congratulations on your purchase. I'm sure we'll run into each other. It's a small world. And thanks for the kind words about my village. I think it will be great. When I get things cleaned up next spring, I would love to have you over.
The floors are gorgeous…in France we call those tiles; carreaux ciments. Hand painted….here in Provence too as well as in Spain. I lived in Barcelona in the eighties and I had a huge apartment with the most amazing carreaux cims . Great decision !
@@aroundtheworldwithmike floors make all the difference to a room ! A friend who is a set decorator for theatre and opera once explained to me how even on stage, a floor can totally change an ambiance, a feeling ….
Yey 🎉congratulations 🎉 !!! 👏👏👏So happy for you, Mike. very awesome. I can't wait to watch videos of your new place 🎉 Piedmont looks like a beautiful area , its on my list too to buy a place 👏❤️🎉
Great video! Great house hunters interpretation! Knew you weren't getting that castle. LOL!!! Nice choice of home. Super excited for you and the next chapter of your adventure. Congratulations!
Be carefull with castles and historical buildings, you can’t do anything you want. In Italy we have the “sopraintendenza” that checks historical heritage and restaurations. 😅
@boerinnenkool I'm glad Italy is preserving these buildings in their original state. That's what makes Italy so amazing!!! No castles for me. Can you imagine how much it cost to maintain a place like that? And to HEAT it?
@@aroundtheworldwithmike We have a large old home here in Missouri and it is triple the cost for maintenance/utilities of a regular size home. I don't even want to think about maintaining a castle. LOL!!! I do believe your new home in Italy is as big as I am willing to go at this point of my life. It's time to enjoy a little bit of travel and relaxation.
It will be helpful if you walk us through the process: How you went about finding the home. Your due diligence process. How you went about getting an attorney. How are you handled making your deposit. All of the paperwork involved. Etc. You can make at least another half dozen videos just guiding people through the process.
Hey hey now Mike….oh my days… I’m so happy for you🎉. May each day of your journey in your new home be filled with lots of love and great memories..and a glass of wine or two. 🎉
@@aroundtheworldwithmike The best things you ever do always have a tinge of being completely bonkers… Embrace the slightly mental and find where you are meant to be. Otherwise, we’d all wear beige cardigans and never leave our living rooms
Congratulations Mike! I can't wait to follow along on your adventure in Piemonte. Now, are you ever going to tell us what town your new house is in? I am guessing in the Langhe near Asti.
Congratulations, I don’t even know you and I’m so excited for you because I feel like you’re living my dream I would love to have a place in Italy!!🇮🇹 so if you ever need anyone to house watch you know who you can depend on😂❤
@@aroundtheworldwithmike Thank you for the encouraging words, I appreciate it! How much did you end up paying, if you do not mint me asking, you can give a bulk figure, otherwise don't worry if I am being too nosey. 🤠
@@aroundtheworldwithmike thank you so much, I appreciate it. I’ve been saving to try to find a little place for me, but I would love to have a little garden with it so I can grow some herbs and vegetables. I’m gonna keep dreaming.!!❤️🇮🇹
That sounds lovely. I know I won't be there full time so a garden or any landscape that needed to be maintained was not for me. And I'm sure there will be some great farmer's markets to get some fresh herbs and vegetables. Keep saving and make your dream come true!
Great choice Mike. I am extremely excited about your new adventure. Can't wait to see what you pick up at the flee markets to furnish this period home.
Like your channel, I'll be one of your main followers, I have a channel myself and I realize I have a lot to learn from you, I'm an Italian and not native English speaker and I have to put some extra effort to run my channel in English!!! Good job
Just stumbled on to your channel... great work and lots of fun! Curious about driving in Italy, maybe you could do a video about that. Are you able to just use your Colorado license or will you at one point need to take the test (in Italian) for your license in Italy? What did you need to do to own your bike? I understand that buying a house in Italy is way easier than buying a car. Lots of questions here, thanks in advance for the reply. 😃
Thanks Indiana. I think technically you can only use your US license for a certain period of time like 90 days. So eventually I will need to get a license in Italy when I'm staying longer. I had a friend of mine in Europe register Sasha the Suzuki for me. I will need residency in order to buy my own car or motorcycle. I'll eventually do that, but not right now.
I just rewatched the video of the 3 properties 👍. The #2 place you bought has those barrel vaulted ceilings ❤. They look amazing when you remove the plaster and expose the brick ❤👍 Vive Italy 🇮🇹
Wow, congratulation! you couldn't fool me about the castle😉. As a channel viewer, I'm glad you selected the bigger and more noble house because it will make future renovation videos all the more interesting. That aside, the surrounding town looks much more of what (I'm guessing) you'd enjoy on a daily basis. can't wait to see what comes next!
Definitely the tile and view are amazing. But it's got a lot of other things going for it that I'll share along the way, like the infernot in the cellar. Stay tuned.
Mike, you are just sincere, so congrats on1000 subs ! I'm under contract too. Zoom meeting with seller in 2 wks. Sent small escrow. I'm excited too ! I remember you said , maybe not buy in a busy town but just outside, so easy to shop, etc, but not the hassle of tourists. I did that also.
Congratulations on your adventure! That's super exciting. I ended opting for in town for my first place. But I'll be looking for another property down the road most likely so I'll see what's out there.
@@aroundtheworldwithmike I'm actualy intown, a small town of 1400, but 10 minutes from Campobasso, a University town of 50,000. So if I like it quiet, stay home. Pubs and fine dining, 10 minutes. We'll buy a Vespa for summers. We have space to store it.
Congrats!!!! Great choice, Keep up with your good work, can I ask you the name of the town? I'm just curious, I was born in Piedmont region, all the best!!!
I thought you would pick #2 ! Get your motorcycle in the garage, have a great view and AirB&B one of the apartments! That zigzag pattern is awesome! I love the floors too! I’m seriously thinking about retiring in Italy. Getting the keys is a sign. 😊 I’m going to a concert at Red Rock at the end of the month. Can’t wait!
Congratulations, Mike! I contacted the agent about that property after your video where you said someone else had tried to undercut you, but I made it very clear I didn’t want to explore it unless you decided not to. We waited to hear what you did, so I’m glad to hear that you decided to move ahead with it. Those floors are beautiful and that cellar is going to be amazing.
Wow! Thank you so much. I really appreciate that level of respect and consideration. If you find yourself in the area, come on over for a bottle of wine on the rooftop with me. Cheers to you!
ok, you are fun. this is my first time to see you, so I have a lot of questions. will you be giving tips or school people on how to do what you did? I'm gonna watch now. thanks a lot.
That's awesome you bought that house yay !! My thought on renting the apartment through this agency but the apartment is right below you. It's not that difficult to clean it. Put an ad up I'm sure. Paula Tell you where to put up the ads. I mean that's not difficult to put up the ads for your apartment and do that yourself.!!! It's only one apartment and you're going to save yourself money. But if money is not a problem and you'd rather have these people do all that for you then go for it.😅 ✌️
I'll likely not be there for half of each year for a while so managing it on my own is not an option. But I might not rent it out at all. We'll see how the stars line up. 😂
❤ congratulations my dream is to live in Sicily but I don’t know Italian and sure I could learn but it would be hard so for now I will just dream and visit
Really enjoyed the video and hearing about the purchasing process and your thought process about the area and the possibility of getting help with renting and renovations. My wife and I plan to retire to Italy, and may purchase at some point, but we haven't explored enough of the country to know what region yet. Piedmont and Abruzzo are both high on the list. We like the greener areas with (hopefully) less heat and humidity. Curious to know - What made you choose Piedmont over Abruzzo?
My video this week (released Friday) will hopefully answer some of your questions. Thanks for following along and best of luck with your retirement plans.
Italians often empty the entire property including the kitchen units and light fixtures so never assume you're getting anything you see inside. Put it in writing!
I think you can charge more for short term rentals, but then there are more expenses. That might be something I would consider, but not sure I want that long term commitment. Probably why I'm still single too. 😂
Congratulations! - Maybe I missed it, but why did you choose Piedmont? And, big topic... how did you manage the language? My experience in Piedmont is that most real estate agents and geometra speak very little or no English. That makes my search a bit difficult! By the way: Is your real estate agent Paola from 'Immobiliare di Rabezzana' in Montemagno? 🙂
There are a lot of reasons I chose Piedmont. I mentioned it in some previous videos, but I think I'll do an episode on that next week. A couple people have asked. My realtor and I are doing everything through WhatsApp which has translation built into it. I can understand some Italian so on the property tours we were able to communicate, but occasionally had to resort to Google Translate. That is the Paola I'm working with. She has been great!
Well done make fair play , l bought a place 2 months ago 1 town over from where tou are , so we will have to catch up Nd go for a bike ride , and a spritz,
@@aroundtheworldwithmike perfect l be back over there around last August, lm sure we catch up then , l normally have coffee alot at cafe at bottom of your hill , so lm sure we will share a laugh and bike tales there , great location mate , well down 👊
Just part time for now. I'll keep my place in Colorado for now. That's a great idea for an episode. I've talked about it over the entire process, but it makes sense to explain once again how I decided on the Piedmont region out of the 20 very diverse regions of Italy. Stay tuned.
Hey Mike, what town in Piedmont. I’ve been to Italy three times in last two years and torn between Piedmont, Umbria, and Puglia for property. Trying to get out of winter in Canada. I loved Piedmont for so many reasons. Turin had to be one of my favourite cities next to Bologna. Looks like you figured out everything you would need to take care of your property while you’re not there. Best of luck.
Wow! You've got three diverse options there that cover the entire country from north to south. And each is very different. I suggest spending some time in each and see what feels right. Best of luck to you too!
@aroundtheworldwithmike thanks for the quick response. We spent a month last year in April going around piedmont, abruzzo and then down to amalfi and back to rome. This past June, we were two weeks in puglia. So we know all the areas well, I think. I like the idea of being close to other areas in Europe from piedmont. It's going to be a tough call.
Wow! You've seen a lot of Italy. For me, after 6000+ km of riding, I realized I wanted to be towards the north end of Italy and closer to the rest of Europe. Plus, I've heard amazing things about the food, wine and culture of Piedmont. The more I research, the more I'm liking my choice. In the end though, I think every region of Italy is going to have amazing things to offer as long as you're open minded. Best of luck! Maybe our paths will cross some time.
@@aroundtheworldwithmike yeah, hopefully our paths cross. I want to be there for Winter Olympics 2026. Being Canadian I would love to see the Olympic hockey.
The sellers were pretty motivated and the price was flexible. It had been priced at 95,000 previously. It was at 85,000 when I looked at it. I got it for 65,000. But there are pretty high taxes on this property due to it's value from the municipality. So after taxes and fees it will be closer to 80,000 (all prices in Euros).
Thank you for the entertainment value. fun to watch but I need research info. Just didn't get anything of value as far as a good area in the entire Piedmont, town, anything. Thanks
I haven't checked specifically about motorcycles, but I'm sure it's the same as a car. Once I get residency in the future I'll look into getting a newer motorcycle and maybe a car.
Listening to a expat lady saying using international license is OK first year after that an Italian license is necessary which start from learner stage and takes quite some time to finally get also even a small scooter requires a license. Purchasing a car or motorcycle not possible until ones Italian license achieved. So hiring a rental must be OKfirst year just drive correct side of road.
I have heard that. Fortunately I don't plan on any major renovations on this place. Basically just a kitchen and some cosmetic stuff. I would like to eventually add an internal staircase for access to the rooftop terrace and maybe finish a room in the attic for that access, but I don't think I'll do those right away.
@@aroundtheworldwithmike Keep in mind that if you need to add a staircase, you must request permission from the local authorities for any changes to the house. My advice is to consult a specialized firm. Good luck.
@@Alex_Rome ma infatti, diciamo al nostro amico Mike di fare i lavori che vuole dentro e fuori casa senza informarsi sui regolamenti edilizi comunali. Poi la multa se la sciroppa lui, chi minchia se ne fotte no? Mamma santa che palle 'sta gente... i bot russi ce li avete nel cervello...
Thank you! I'm happy to send you Paola's contact info, but in Italy they do things a little different. The realtor represents the seller and buyer. So if you are just dealing with one realtor, you will only see the properties they are representing. You'll need to find a property you like and then contact the agent that is selling that property.
Actually, Paola does not speak English. On the tours in person we were able to communicate ok and used some Google Translate at times. Otherwise we've been communicating through texting on WhatsApp that has a built in translator. I type in English and she sees Italian and I presume vice versa for her. Her website is www.immobiliare.it/agenzie-immobiliari/176549/r-p-montemagno/
Sure! Just go to my channel at www.youtube.com/@aroundtheworldwithmike and click on the "...more" link and you can see my email address when you're signed in.
Hi Mike, Paola just sent me yr page. I have been working with her for a month and I have been jumping around a bit as to locations. Can you send me yr info so I can ask you a few questions. Thanks
the N.2 is the best, choice I think it has something special and even in the future, for an investiment, it will be easily rented or sold. It is just charming!
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My husband and I are looking to buy a home in Italy to retire in. We went for our first time in the summer of 2023 and have been looking for homes ever since! Our retirement date is 7 years away so keeping our fingers crossed for our dream home! Congratulations!
Thanks and I wish you the best of luck. It's never too early to start looking.
Hubby & I dream of moving to Italy, spending our retirement riding & exploring Europe. I’ve been following you 4-5 months now, cheering you along on this journey. You’re a few years ahead of us & we’re learning so much from your adventure.
So excited for you! Can’t wait to see how you renovate & personalize… just don’t touch those floors!! ♥️
Thank you so much for following along. It's touching to know you have been along for almost the entire adventure. Stay tuned. Lots more to come. The floors will be cherished. 😂
Hey, so exciting! I just found your channel. I bought a little home in Viarigi a few years back, and I go there Springs and Autom. Motorcycles are also my passion, and I also have a motorcycle in Italy. Hope we can meet in September. Congratulations!
Hey Martin. Absolutely! I look forward to riding with you in Monferrato. See you in September.
Congrats! Lovely home and it looks like a wonderful area
Thanks! The more I learn about the area the more excited I am and the more encouraged I am that I made the correct choice.
Mike, If I get out there next Spring - to Asti- I’ll let you know and maybe we can say hello and compare notes on buying in Italy. Still working on mine!
That sounds great. Keep me posted.
Congrats! Well done Mike. Wishing you all of the best. Its been my dream for years to live in Italy but if my dream cant come true, i am super chuffed that yours is coming into fruition. Super happy for you! Hope the whole buying process runs nice and smoothly. Keep us posted 😊
Thank you so much. I'll keep you posted!
Good choice Mike! Happy for you and waiting to see you at your new house.
Thank you so much! I'm looking forward to getting back over there and exploring a little bit.
Congrats! Looking forward to more videos.
Thank you! More to come for sure.
I am so happy for you! That place has so much charm, very unique I love the tiles, the bread warmer,lots of potential very unique! Would love to rent one of the apartment for a bit 😊 congrats!!🍾🎊👏
Thanks! I'll post a video when one of my places is ready to rent. I'm hoping for late next spring.
How exciting! Looks like a great choice - and the view! I'm planning an extended trip to Italy for next spring and Piedmonte is on my list. I hope everything goes well with the closing and we all know the renovation (to whatever degree) will have it's ups and downs. Regardless it will be an amazing experience.
Thanks. Renovation is always a roller coaster, but regardless it will be a new adventure in Italy.
Happy Happy . You have found your dream Italian home.
Looking forward to more videos.
Valerie from Portland Maine
Thanks Valerie from Portland Maine. I really appreciate you following along. More to come...
Been following along for a while and so excited for you. That's an area that I've been checking out as well. Family ties to Alessandria area as well.
Thanks! The more I learn about Monferrato the more excited I get. I am really looking forward to exploring the area and the culture there.
Congratulations! Very happy you finally found a place after this adventure. 🎉
Thank you so much. But the adventure is just beginning. 😊
Congratulations, so excited for you!!! Such a great choice. Spacious, gorgeous tiles, vaulted ceilings and a terrace!!!! I look forward to seeing your renovations and end result. Congrats🎉🎉
Thanks! Stay tuned.
Well done..congratulations 🎉
Thank you. Stay tuned. Lots more adventure ahead I'm sure.
Congratulations on your new home! Wishing you all the best on your new life and venture!!!
Thank you so much. I really appreciate that.
You made a great choice and congratulations on your purchase. A wonderful area. My wife and I are in one of the nearby hill towns for the last nearly two years. We are in and out for a while now as we renovate (a little) but we hope to be full time residents within the next 18 months. I’m sure our paths will cross at some point.
We know your house from the outside and know your village quite well. You will love your adventure and life there. Best wishes!
I think we're neighbors 😂
Hey Martin. We are neighbors. I'm looking forward to riding together.
@richardpiemonte Thank you so much and congratulations on your purchase. I'm sure we'll run into each other. It's a small world. And thanks for the kind words about my village. I think it will be great. When I get things cleaned up next spring, I would love to have you over.
Thanks Mike. That would be great. We would love to see your house on the inside. We will be back in the spring for a while.
The floors are gorgeous…in France we call those tiles; carreaux ciments. Hand painted….here in Provence too as well as in Spain. I lived in Barcelona in the eighties and I had a huge apartment with the most amazing carreaux cims . Great decision !
Thanks! It's nice to meet others that appreciate details such as the floors. 😂
@@aroundtheworldwithmike floors make all the difference to a room ! A friend who is a set decorator for theatre and opera once explained to me how even on stage, a floor can totally change an ambiance, a feeling ….
Congratulations! The place is stunning. I have most of those same things on my list to look for and am just starting to look.
Well I guess we have a lot in common then. 😊 Good luck on your search.
Yey 🎉congratulations 🎉 !!! 👏👏👏So happy for you, Mike. very awesome. I can't wait to watch videos of your new place 🎉 Piedmont looks like a beautiful area , its on my list too to buy a place 👏❤️🎉
Thanks so much. I really appreciate your kind words. I'm looking forward to sharing the new place with you.
I loved that place! So excited for you.
Thank you! That really means a lot.
So very pleased for you! I hope everything runs smoothly during the purchase process 👍
I do to. Fingers crossed... I'll keep you posted.
Great video! Great house hunters interpretation! Knew you weren't getting that castle. LOL!!! Nice choice of home. Super excited for you and the next chapter of your adventure. Congratulations!
Thanks. I've been teasing friends with that castle and thought you guys would enjoy it too. 😊
Be carefull with castles and historical buildings, you can’t do anything you want. In Italy we have the “sopraintendenza” that checks historical heritage and restaurations. 😅
@boerinnenkool I'm glad Italy is preserving these buildings in their original state. That's what makes Italy so amazing!!! No castles for me. Can you imagine how much it cost to maintain a place like that? And to HEAT it?
@@aroundtheworldwithmike We have a large old home here in Missouri and it is triple the cost for maintenance/utilities of a regular size home. I don't even want to think about maintaining a castle. LOL!!! I do believe your new home in Italy is as big as I am willing to go at this point of my life. It's time to enjoy a little bit of travel and relaxation.
It will be helpful if you walk us through the process:
How you went about finding the home.
Your due diligence process.
How you went about getting an attorney.
How are you handled making your deposit.
All of the paperwork involved.
Etc.
You can make at least another half dozen videos just guiding people through the process.
Congrats! I am thrilled for you and yes, I chose the correct one as well. Absolutely love that home. Thanks so much for sharing.❤
Thank you. I'm really excited to see how things turn out. I'll keep you posted.
Hey hey now Mike….oh my days… I’m so happy for you🎉. May each day of your journey in your new home be filled with lots of love and great memories..and a glass of wine or two. 🎉
Thank you so much V M. I look forward to all of those things. 😊
Congratulations on your new home in Italy
Also on your subscriber list growth 🎉
Thanks so much. It's crazy! 😅
@@aroundtheworldwithmike The best things you ever do always have a tinge of being completely bonkers…
Embrace the slightly mental and find where you are meant to be. Otherwise, we’d all wear beige cardigans and never leave our living rooms
Congratulations Mike! I can't wait to follow along on your adventure in Piemonte. Now, are you ever going to tell us what town your new house is in? I am guessing in the Langhe near Asti.
Thank you! You are close. Monferrato.
#2 is my vote. Grazie da Texas come sempre. Thanks from Texas as always.
Yes! I love being right. 😂😂
Howdy Texas! Thank you. Number 2 was my choice. It looks like we're on the same page. 😅
Great place. Love those floors. ❤🎉 Congratulations
Thanks. I do too. 😊
Congratulations, I don’t even know you and I’m so excited for you because I feel like you’re living my dream I would love to have a place in Italy!!🇮🇹 so if you ever need anyone to house watch you know who you can depend on😂❤
Thanks! You can do it too!
@@aroundtheworldwithmike Thank you for the encouraging words, I appreciate it! How
much did you end up paying, if you do not mint me asking, you can give a bulk figure, otherwise don't worry if I am being too nosey. 🤠
You are welcome. 65,000. With taxes and fees it will be closer to 80,000. Seems like an incredible deal to me.
@@aroundtheworldwithmike thank you so much, I appreciate it. I’ve been saving to try to find a little place for me, but I would love to have a little garden with it so I can grow some herbs and vegetables. I’m gonna keep dreaming.!!❤️🇮🇹
That sounds lovely. I know I won't be there full time so a garden or any landscape that needed to be maintained was not for me. And I'm sure there will be some great farmer's markets to get some fresh herbs and vegetables. Keep saving and make your dream come true!
I guessed it would be the 2nd choice. You love motorcycle s. I can see you in the garage with your tools and friends, it has electricity all set up.
Yep, you are correct. And the garage even has a sink to wash my hands in.
congratulations. On your 1000 subscribers. Huge congrats on finding your home in beautiful northern Italy...great choice....
Thank you!
So happy for you Mike...great pick!
Thank you so much. I think it is the right one too.
Great choice Mike. I am extremely excited about your new adventure. Can't wait to see what you pick up at the flee markets to furnish this period home.
That's exactly what someone else recommended. I'm sure I'll find some great treasures to accent my Italian Retreat. 😊
Wish u the best of luck.lovely house. Connie.dublin 🇮🇪 ireland x
Thanks Connie!
Congrats! Hopefully the channel does well enough to cover some of the renovation costs.
I hope so too! I'm planning on having some sponsorship options for certain renovation projects. Stay tuned. I would love any help people can offer.
Like your channel, I'll be one of your main followers, I have a channel myself and I realize I have a lot to learn from you, I'm an Italian and not native English speaker and I have to put some extra effort to run my channel in English!!! Good job
Thank you. It's always nice to meet another TH-camr. I'll check out your channel. Good luck!
Just stumbled on to your channel... great work and lots of fun! Curious about driving in Italy, maybe you could do a video about that. Are you able to just use your Colorado license or will you at one point need to take the test (in Italian) for your license in Italy? What did you need to do to own your bike? I understand that buying a house in Italy is way easier than buying a car. Lots of questions here, thanks in advance for the reply. 😃
Thanks Indiana. I think technically you can only use your US license for a certain period of time like 90 days. So eventually I will need to get a license in Italy when I'm staying longer. I had a friend of mine in Europe register Sasha the Suzuki for me. I will need residency in order to buy my own car or motorcycle. I'll eventually do that, but not right now.
@@aroundtheworldwithmike Thanks for the reply and the mention in your Q&A video 😀
I just rewatched the video of the 3 properties 👍. The #2 place you bought has those barrel vaulted ceilings ❤. They look amazing when you remove the plaster and expose the brick ❤👍 Vive Italy 🇮🇹
Thank you! I might try that in one room and see how it looks. Thanks for the idea.
Wow, congratulation! you couldn't fool me about the castle😉. As a channel viewer, I'm glad you selected the bigger and more noble house because it will make future renovation videos all the more interesting. That aside, the surrounding town looks much more of what (I'm guessing) you'd enjoy on a daily basis. can't wait to see what comes next!
Thank you. I think I definitely made the right decision. I can't wait. Stay tuned...
#2
Love the tile and the view!
Definitely the tile and view are amazing. But it's got a lot of other things going for it that I'll share along the way, like the infernot in the cellar. Stay tuned.
Mike, you are just sincere, so congrats on1000 subs ! I'm under contract too. Zoom meeting with seller in 2 wks. Sent small escrow. I'm excited too ! I remember you said , maybe not buy in a busy town but just outside, so easy to shop, etc, but not the hassle of tourists. I did that also.
Congratulations on your adventure! That's super exciting. I ended opting for in town for my first place. But I'll be looking for another property down the road most likely so I'll see what's out there.
@@aroundtheworldwithmike I'm actualy intown, a small town of 1400, but 10 minutes from Campobasso, a University town of 50,000. So if I like it quiet, stay home. Pubs and fine dining, 10 minutes. We'll buy a Vespa for summers. We have space to store it.
🎉 Congratulations! I hoped you would decide on that home 😊
You were right! Thank you. 😊
Congrats!!!! Great choice, Keep up with your good work, can I ask you the name of the town? I'm just curious, I was born in Piedmont region, all the best!!!
It's in Monferrato. 😂
@@aroundtheworldwithmike Monferrato is Beautiful, I had been there many times... Best wines in the world... Class!!!
I thought you would pick #2 ! Get your motorcycle in the garage, have a great view and AirB&B one of the apartments! That zigzag pattern is awesome! I love the floors too! I’m seriously thinking about retiring in Italy. Getting the keys is a sign. 😊
I’m going to a concert at Red Rock at the end of the month. Can’t wait!
Thanks! I can't wait. Red Rocks is an amazing venue. Enjoy the show!
Congrats mike 🎉
Congratulations, Mike! I contacted the agent about that property after your video where you said someone else had tried to undercut you, but I made it very clear I didn’t want to explore it unless you decided not to. We waited to hear what you did, so I’m glad to hear that you decided to move ahead with it. Those floors are beautiful and that cellar is going to be amazing.
Wow! Thank you so much. I really appreciate that level of respect and consideration. If you find yourself in the area, come on over for a bottle of wine on the rooftop with me. Cheers to you!
It was my favorite place of all three!
Congratulations.
Thanks. I'm looking forward to getting it setup and living the dolce vita. 😊
ok, you are fun. this is my first time to see you, so I have a lot of questions. will you be giving tips or school people on how to do what you did? I'm gonna watch now. thanks a lot.
Congrats on your purchase! You are too funny with your replication of international house hunters decision making! 😂
Thanks. I'm glad you liked it. 😅
That tile, the view😍
I love it!
That's awesome you bought that house yay !! My thought on renting the apartment through this agency but the apartment is right below you. It's not that difficult to clean it. Put an ad up I'm sure. Paula Tell you where to put up the ads. I mean that's not difficult to put up the ads for your apartment and do that yourself.!!! It's only one apartment and you're going to save yourself money. But if money is not a problem and you'd rather have these people do all that for you then go for it.😅 ✌️
I'll likely not be there for half of each year for a while so managing it on my own is not an option. But I might not rent it out at all. We'll see how the stars line up. 😂
Congratulations 🎉🎉
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❤ congratulations my dream is to live in Sicily but I don’t know Italian and sure I could learn but it would be hard so for now I will just dream and visit
Dreams and visits are good too.
Really enjoyed the video and hearing about the purchasing process and your thought process about the area and the possibility of getting help with renting and renovations. My wife and I plan to retire to Italy, and may purchase at some point, but we haven't explored enough of the country to know what region yet. Piedmont and Abruzzo are both high on the list. We like the greener areas with (hopefully) less heat and humidity. Curious to know - What made you choose Piedmont over Abruzzo?
My video this week (released Friday) will hopefully answer some of your questions. Thanks for following along and best of luck with your retirement plans.
Congratulations....
Thanks!
Great news, Mike! So exciting! Bummer about the ascot.
An ascot might be appropriate for this place when on the rooftop terrace sipping a glass of Barolo. Stay tuned. 😊
@@aroundtheworldwithmike😂 It would be the perfect complement to a Campari spritz.
I'm ordering one on Amazon now. 😅
@@aroundtheworldwithmike I can't wait!
Mike, congrats! please share real estate agent infirmation.
New sub. You have more viewers than sub. Greeting from Australia 🌞
G'day. 😅
Congratulations, sounds like it was meant to be.
I think so too. 😊
Italians often empty the entire property including the kitchen units and light fixtures so never assume you're getting anything you see inside. Put it in writing!
Yep, we've already negotiated that everything will be included and it's in the contract. Thanks for your tip.
Why not renting out the 2nd apartment permanently? There will be someone to look after the house when you are absent.
I think you can charge more for short term rentals, but then there are more expenses. That might be something I would consider, but not sure I want that long term commitment. Probably why I'm still single too. 😂
Congratulations! - Maybe I missed it, but why did you choose Piedmont? And, big topic... how did you manage the language? My experience in Piedmont is that most real estate agents and geometra speak very little or no English. That makes my search a bit difficult! By the way: Is your real estate agent Paola from 'Immobiliare di Rabezzana' in Montemagno? 🙂
There are a lot of reasons I chose Piedmont. I mentioned it in some previous videos, but I think I'll do an episode on that next week. A couple people have asked. My realtor and I are doing everything through WhatsApp which has translation built into it. I can understand some Italian so on the property tours we were able to communicate, but occasionally had to resort to Google Translate. That is the Paola I'm working with. She has been great!
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Too funny...your talking to yourself!!!!you need to make more friends while in Italy 🇮🇹..lol😅
😅 That's a fact.
Well done make fair play , l bought a place 2 months ago 1 town over from where tou are , so we will have to catch up Nd go for a bike ride , and a spritz,
Congratulations! That sounds great. Let's definitely do that.
@@aroundtheworldwithmike perfect l be back over there around last August, lm sure we catch up then , l normally have coffee alot at cafe at bottom of your hill , so lm sure we will share a laugh and bike tales there , great location mate , well down 👊
@darrenfitzpatrick9518 That sounds great! Let's plan on it.
Exciting! Happy to hear everything worked out. More thoughts soon…watching the video
Can't wait!
I can't go back a few videos, but not 5 months. Please can you tell us the name of the town in the Piedmont region?
Hello. Will you plan on living only part time or full time? Can you do a video on why u chose that location? Thx
Just part time for now. I'll keep my place in Colorado for now. That's a great idea for an episode. I've talked about it over the entire process, but it makes sense to explain once again how I decided on the Piedmont region out of the 20 very diverse regions of Italy. Stay tuned.
Right choice man - congratulations - where is it and how much was it - who i the agent?
Thanks. I mention it in some comments. You might have to search a bit though.
@@aroundtheworldwithmike to difficult to answer 😵
Hey Mike, what town in Piedmont. I’ve been to Italy three times in last two years and torn between Piedmont, Umbria, and Puglia for property. Trying to get out of winter in Canada. I loved Piedmont for so many reasons. Turin had to be one of my favourite cities next to Bologna. Looks like you figured out everything you would need to take care of your property while you’re not there. Best of luck.
Wow! You've got three diverse options there that cover the entire country from north to south. And each is very different. I suggest spending some time in each and see what feels right. Best of luck to you too!
@aroundtheworldwithmike thanks for the quick response. We spent a month last year in April going around piedmont, abruzzo and then down to amalfi and back to rome. This past June, we were two weeks in puglia. So we know all the areas well, I think. I like the idea of being close to other areas in Europe from piedmont. It's going to be a tough call.
Wow! You've seen a lot of Italy. For me, after 6000+ km of riding, I realized I wanted to be towards the north end of Italy and closer to the rest of Europe. Plus, I've heard amazing things about the food, wine and culture of Piedmont. The more I research, the more I'm liking my choice. In the end though, I think every region of Italy is going to have amazing things to offer as long as you're open minded. Best of luck! Maybe our paths will cross some time.
@@aroundtheworldwithmike yeah, hopefully our paths cross. I want to be there for Winter Olympics 2026. Being Canadian I would love to see the Olympic hockey.
That sounds like fun. I love hockey too. Go Avalanche! 😅
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Congrats! Is it in the Piedmont area and how much did you pay? 😊
Yep, it's in Monferrato. I talk about the pricing in this video: th-cam.com/video/gzFj9EIDfEc/w-d-xo.html
Congrats! Will u move there full time?
Thank you. Just part time for now. I can stay 90 out of 180 days. So I'm thinking 90 days in the early spring and 90 days in the fall.
I guessed it right. Number Two had the original chimintina flooring, garage, star ceilings and that view-chef’s kiss! So happy for you!!
Yeah, it definitely checks all the boxes. Thank you!
Hi Mike , did you have to pay the asking price or did you negotiate a lower price ?
The sellers were pretty motivated and the price was flexible. It had been priced at 95,000 previously. It was at 85,000 when I looked at it. I got it for 65,000. But there are pretty high taxes on this property due to it's value from the municipality. So after taxes and fees it will be closer to 80,000 (all prices in Euros).
@@aroundtheworldwithmike that’s a great deal congratulations buddy !
Thanks! I talk more about the price in this episode: th-cam.com/video/gzFj9EIDfEc/w-d-xo.html
Thank you for the entertainment value. fun to watch but I need research info. Just didn't get anything of value as far as a good area in the entire Piedmont, town, anything. Thanks
Number 2
Ha! 😊 I didn't fool you with the castle?
I’ll be right there 😂
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@@aroundtheworldwithmike I think I flirted. Not on purpose though. 🙀🙀
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So where is it???
Monferrato.
Congratz Mike, one question can you buy a bike in italy if you are American, i know you can not buy a car
I haven't checked specifically about motorcycles, but I'm sure it's the same as a car. Once I get residency in the future I'll look into getting a newer motorcycle and maybe a car.
Listening to a expat lady saying using international license is OK first year after that an Italian license is necessary which start from learner stage and takes quite some time to finally get also even a small scooter requires a license.
Purchasing a car or motorcycle not possible until ones Italian license achieved.
So hiring a rental must be OKfirst year just drive correct side of road.
How much did you pay for the property?
Let's just say I feel that I got a good deal. 😂
Hi, I was born and raised in Italy. Get ready for some major headaches when it comes to renovating a house. The bureaucracy in Italy is a nightmare
I have heard that. Fortunately I don't plan on any major renovations on this place. Basically just a kitchen and some cosmetic stuff. I would like to eventually add an internal staircase for access to the rooftop terrace and maybe finish a room in the attic for that access, but I don't think I'll do those right away.
@@aroundtheworldwithmike Keep in mind that if you need to add a staircase, you must request permission from the local authorities for any changes to the house. My advice is to consult a specialized firm. Good luck.
Great advice. I definitely wouldn't intend to try and do it on my own. I'll leave it to the professionals.
@@sismachineil solito party blooper...mammamia che palle sta gente coi profili fake da bot russi...
@@Alex_Rome ma infatti, diciamo al nostro amico Mike di fare i lavori che vuole dentro e fuori casa senza informarsi sui regolamenti edilizi comunali. Poi la multa se la sciroppa lui, chi minchia se ne fotte no? Mamma santa che palle 'sta gente... i bot russi ce li avete nel cervello...
Congratulations, how beautiful. Do you have a contact link for the realtor please. Looking for a place to retire. Thank you.
Thank you! I'm happy to send you Paola's contact info, but in Italy they do things a little different. The realtor represents the seller and buyer. So if you are just dealing with one realtor, you will only see the properties they are representing. You'll need to find a property you like and then contact the agent that is selling that property.
That "other guy" has to be David Benton.
I think David is in Abruzzo. I don't believe I've met him.
@@aroundtheworldwithmike Yeah. I later realized you weren't talking about Pennapiedimonte, but Piedmont.
Exciting news, the lovely tiled floors and the balcony view is definitely a bonus. Congratulations.
Thanks so much! 😊
Congrats!!
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Congrats! New subscriber. What town is your house located in Italy 🇮🇹
It's in Monferrato.
Congratulations! I'm so excited to follow this journey!
Thank you. I'm glad to have you along for the ride. 😊
Congrats 🎊🍾🎈🎉
Thank you.😊
What region did you buy in? The name of the town?
The Piedmont region. It's in the area called Monferrato.
Do you think you could share your realtor information? I assume an English speaking realtor. Even a website or agency name. With much appreciation.
Actually, Paola does not speak English. On the tours in person we were able to communicate ok and used some Google Translate at times. Otherwise we've been communicating through texting on WhatsApp that has a built in translator. I type in English and she sees Italian and I presume vice versa for her. Her website is www.immobiliare.it/agenzie-immobiliari/176549/r-p-montemagno/
Option 2 for the win! ❤
I didn't fool you with the castle? 😊
Ha ha! ❤
Hey Mike, can I get in touch?
Sure! Just go to my channel at www.youtube.com/@aroundtheworldwithmike and click on the "...more" link and you can see my email address when you're signed in.
Congrats Mike. When is the big move?
I don't plan on moving over there permanently at this time. I'll keep my house in Colorado. But I'll start spending time there this Spring.
07:20 Am I losing my mind?
Am I?
Hi Mike, Paola just sent me yr page. I have been working with her for a month and I have been jumping around a bit as to locations. Can you send me yr info so I can ask you a few questions. Thanks
Welcome aboard! You can see my email when you click on the about link for my page. Send me a message and I'll be happy to help with what I can.
Mike, i would rent from you
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You choose where your heart told you to go.😊
I think you're right. Things seemed to fall into place once I put it out there. Stay tuned as the Grand Adventure continues.
the N.2 is the best, choice I think it has something special and even in the future, for an investiment, it will be easily rented or sold. It is just charming!
Thank you. I agree completely. 😊
Well Done
Thanks!