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Do you need a translator to purchase property in Italy?

Perhaps you are considering buying a property in Italy, but the language barrier scares you, or you are curious about the bureaucracy involved. If you do not speak Italian, at some point, you will need a translator. As a matter of fact, Italian law requires the presence of an official translator in cases where the buyer is not bilingual. Buying in a foreign country can be daunting, therefore, working with a translator is crucial and often prevents any hassles or delays down the line.  At what stage of the process do you need a translator?  Imagine the allure of owning a villa surrounded by picturesque...

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What is the role of a translator in a citizenship application and real estate transaction?

The US Foreign Service Institute classifies Italian as a “tier one” language and it claims that it is one of the easiest languages for a native English speaker to learn. In fact, words in Italian are pronounced the way they are written and the Italian alphabet is the same as the English alphabet, though there are more accents in Italian. Notably, individuals who are already fluent in another Romance language often find it easy to pick up Italian as many words are similar to other Romance languages such as French or Spanish, for instance. Indeed, while learning Italian can be an exciting task,...

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