Remote working in Italy
Our advice for a perfect remote working house in Italy.
Nowadays, an increasing number of professionals have the opportunity to work remotely. This ability to choose where to work opens up new and important opportunities to live on the sea or in the heart of the Italian Alps without giving up on your career. Italy is the perfect destination for these lucky people. Why? Undoubtedly it is because of the mild all-year-round climate, the extremely high quality of life, the good food and - last but not least - the low property prices in Italy.
Italy has 8,000 km of coastline bordering beautiful waters, 25 national reserves, historical cities and small Medieval villages. It allows for a more relaxed lifestyle, in touch with nature, for both professionals and their families. The Italian health services is one of the best in Europe, and Italy has one of the most advanced education systems on the continent.
These are the most significant elements that encourage an ever-growing number of digital nomads to move to Italy and build a better life. In this article, we aim to help all of those looking to move to Italy, to live and work in the most beautiful country in the world.
Choose an area that can be enjoyed all year round
Italy is a beautiful country, from north to south and from east to west. Everyone is obviously drawn to a particular area, perhaps because of their love of a particular beach or a special mountain landscape. It is, however, essential to choose an area that can be enjoyed all year round. It is important that fundamental services, such as pharmacies, supermarkets, schools, gyms, restaurants or hospitals, are always available, as well as babysitting services or food delivery.
In Italy there are lots of areas that are well-served during the high season, but which in off-season periods are subject to a fall in population and the availability of the aforementioned services.
This is something you need to consider, and it is a good idea to rely on the help of a local, expert estate agent, specifying that you are looking for a home that can be enjoyed all year round.
Look for a home with an independent space where you can work in peace
In order to be able to work efficiently, you need to have the right space. Above all for those who will be bringing their family, it is fundamental to have a quiet space that allows you to work with your own desk with a view of the sea or the mountains.
When you choose your home in Italy, we suggest you check that it has a dedicated study for work.
Older homes may not be organised in such a manner as to satisfy these needs, while if you choose a newly built home, you may be able to personalise the spaces in order to provide your home in Italy with a suitable “office”.
You will also be able to organise this space in an intelligent manner, so that, if necessary, it can be transformed into a room for visiting friends or relatives.
Find out about the availability of a suitable internet connection.
Italy is adapting to the highest network standards, with fibre optic internet connections becoming ever more common throughout the country. However, not all areas, nor all properties, respond to this type of requirement.
One important piece of advice is to check that your chosen property has all the necessary features for internet connection.
Again, in this case, choosing a newly constructed property will be an undoubtedly advantageous choice. All the most recently built properties have been designed to respond to these needs, in some cases even offering external internet connectivity, allowing you to enjoy the sunshine while you work by the pool.
Consider the proximity to ports or airports
Another element to bear in mind is the need to travel quickly and cheaply. Working remotely does not mean abstaining from the occasional visit to the office or, for foreign citizens, to their country of origin.
It is therefore essential that the area you have chosen is well-connected to the rest of the world via an international airport. Rely on experts to help you choose a home that offers good communications.
