I know there’s a development requirement that ends up costing much more, but I’m keen to discover if anyone that has pursued this route can share their experience.
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What kind of visa would I require at the outset?
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What timelines are we looking at?
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Can one live in another part of Italy whilst continuing to develop the property?
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Are there multilingual lawyers, real estate agents or other legal experts specialising in this?
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What are the minimum requirements/qualifications?
 
Cheers