The 31^st December 2013 is the deadline for the Ecobonus 2013.

• What type of energy requalification the Ecobonus Decree finances?

• What type of fiscal benefits the government grants with this Decree?

1)      Photovoltaic systems installed on the roof of  private properties. The Ecobonus Decree grants  the 50% of tax credit for the installation of  photovoltaic system on the roof of private properties.

2)      Solar panels designed for hot water production. The Ecobonus Decree grants  the 65% of tax credit for the installation of solar panels for hot water production.

DOWNPAYMENTS

 Do you know what caparra means? Caparra means a deposit, a down payment.

But, did you know that there are two different kinds of Caparra?
Caparra confirmatoria and Caparra penitenziale, it is important to know that there are substantial differences amongst the two.

Caparra confirmatoria and Caparra penitenziale.
What the difference?

CAPARRA CONFIRMATORIA
- In case of default in completing on the agreed terms, the purchaser will automatically lose the whole of the deposit paid.
- Conversely, if the vendor is to blame, he will be under a binding legal duty to pay to the buyer twice over, the sum originally received as a deposit.
- In addition further sums may be payable, if it is proved that the damages actually exceed the amount of the deposit.

CAPARRA PENITENZIALE
- Subject to the actual wording of the contract, it will enable either or both parties to the contract to withdraw from the transaction.
- By allowing the vendor to keep the deposit paid, in the case of the buyer withdrawing.
- Or compelling the vendor to return the deposit received, where the vendor wishes to terminate the contract.

Story of a successful property purchase in Abruzzo.

  We always went to Italy for our holidays and loved the country. For several years I used to look at various property sites on the internet to get a feel of what you got for your money in the different regions.
In 2011 we spent 6 weeks travelling around Italy (also France, Spain and Malta) to make sure we definitely wanted to buy in Italy and then to settle on a region.

We decided upon southern Abruzzo and spent the next 6 months searching for the right property. We were looking for something to renovate as we had done this is the UK and it would be a project for us.

We nearly bought a charming house in the mountains but as on one trip it was under offer we found a complete ruin only one mile from the sea and a wonderful promenade. Then the one in the mountain came back on the market so we had a dilemma. We sat at the airport pondering the pros and cons of both but the one near the beach won and we have never regretted it....

Only 35 minutes from the airport and 2 miles from the motorway exit and you can even walk to the station. Also the weather seemed more settled there. Shops not far and the nearest large town only 10 minutes drive. We hit it lucky too with the estate agent's assistant who dealt with our sale. She was very proactive and kept us informed of progress all the way along.

We employed an italian solicitor in London and he dealt with all the legal side and selected the notary in Italy and the sale went through relatively smoothly. I would do this again as he acted solely for us whereas the notary acts for the state. The agent helped us with the codice fiscale and opening an Italian bank account. I researched and found a foreign currency broker, which has been great and hassle free in purchasing euros and transferring money over to wherever in Italy at a moments notice.

 Margaux Cintrano is an online and in print journalist, she was born in the US and is now based in Madrid; Where she has been working for print medias since 1999; in addition she also writes for blogs and for several online website magazines and food forums.
Margaux Cintrano owns an house in Italy, she loves Italian food, especially Abruzzo dishes. She has visited Abruzzo several times to write restaurant reviewing and to learn recipes from this region.

Below a recipe by Marcello Spadone, La Bandiera Restaurant in Civitella Casanova (Abruzzo) - chosen by Margaux Cintrano

• MARCELLO´s SPADONE´s ROAST MILK FED BABY LAMB:

INGREDIENTS
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• 1 five pound leg of milk fed baby lamb, trimmed of excess fat, 7 tblsps. of Extra virgin olive oil.