johnniewalker

Interesting topic . Something I have considered. I wonder if same applies to motorhomes. Indeed, I wonder if it is illegal to stay (live. sleep) in a motorhome on the street in front of plot...

Great. Thanks for the info.

Hi I was wondering- when one has obtained DPP, is there any time limit within which the property must be completed? cheers

Hi guys. Thanks for the input and encouragement! I'm in one of the more prosperous northern Italian towns, Modena (Ferrari, Pavarotti, balsamic etc...); I'm told locally that my kind of flat should be easier to sell than certain others at the moment- a smallish one bed place. The exchange rate should help too if it hovers around or dips below today's level. I can see there could be advantages in the longer term of building higher but I grew up in a bungalow and like the one floor set up. Notwithstanding the fact that since moving to Italy 15 years ago I have (as most town dwellers here do) only ever lived in blocks of flats, at various levels: currently 3rd floor, no lift. Highest without lift was 4th floor; highest with lift 9th floor, though with frequent breakdowns. It's all good exercise but I just prefer the one floor set up... I had (have) an idea of finding an isolated single plot; countyside maybe with reasonable access to local amenities. My basic research so far suggests my budget won't be able to satisfy my dream location, though. Maybe an infill would be more realistic. However, very, very early stages... cheers Mike

Hello everyone. I am currently living in Italy but looking to repatriate myself soon. I intend to sell my apartment here to part-fund a small plot and self-build. I'm somewhat flexible as to where I re-locate to but am leaning to northern England (I have family in and around south Cheshire whom I can use as a hub for my relocation though Cheshire is likely outside of my means...) My idea is to build a modest eco bungalow on a budget ( I'm leaning toward timber with a significant proportion of glass.) For obvious reasons most of my research will be done online until I manage to make the move to the UK. I have been reading around for some time and really like this site so hopefully I'll be able to make a contribution in the future . ciao for the time being! Mike