Salvini: just what is he up to?

Just after Easter this year I was invited to a barbecue on the outskirts of Rome in a place called Tivoli. Villa Adriano and Villa d'Este are nearby.

 

Watch out for your uber-rich neighbours

As the rest of the world is starting to talk more frequently about closing in on the uber-rich and making them pay more tax, Italy has gone the other way.   

We need to talk about China...

If you hadn't already guessed, this blog is about the economic powerhouse: China. 

A LITTLE BIT OF BREXIT

I try to avoid the subject of Brexit on my blog, mainly because by the time I have written anything it has all changed 5 minutes afterwards. However, on this occasion I have some news that I want to share.   

CUSTOMER SERVICE IS MAKING A COMEBACK AND IT'S GOOD FOR INVESTORS

I don't think a day goes by when I speak with someone living in Italy who cannot recount a story of just about the worst customer service they have experienced. 

Tax matters...

Every year I like to run a summary of the tax laws which mainly affect us and any proposed changes. There will also be some changes for UK home owners, post Brexit, which I will touch on and the proposed changes to the existing tax rates and the potential tax incentives.

Sono un cittadino Italiano

 

Well, before I start this blog I thought I should let you know that I am now a citizen of Italy.