Second Home Magazine

Visit historic homes and biographies on 18 and 19 April 2026

Explore more than 400 participating sites worldwide, visit the Casa Museo Grazia Deledda in Nuoro free on 18 and 19 April 2026, and reserve via www.casedellamemoria.it by 15 April 2026

Guide to buying a house: taxes, mortgages and checks

A concise checklist to protect your purchase, compare mortgages and understand first-home benefits

How to potty train a puppy with patience and consistency

Find a realistic, stepwise approach to puppy potty training that emphasizes observation, routine and gentle reinforcement

Fake Roccaraso holiday listing leads to charge for 32-year-old

A detailed look at an online rental scam that cost a young woman 150 euros and prompted an inquiry by the Carabinieri in Priverno

How to choose a stone second home in Valtaro and Valceno

A concise road map to find, renovate and enjoy a stone second home in Valtaro and Valceno

Find your weekend retreat in Valtaro and Valceno

Explore the appeal of Valtaro and Valceno for a second home, from durable stone houses to practical buying steps and travel connections

How domicile, residence and dwelling affect taxes and jurisdiction

Discover practical rules to choose and document your domicile or residence and avoid fiscal and contractual pitfalls

Where rent is rising fastest in Rome and what renters should do

Rome’s average rent climbed to 19.8 euro per square metre in the first quarter of 2026, pushing many tenants to consider peripheral areas or shared solutions

Short-term rentals and tax reporting: what to record in the certification

A concise guide on what intermediaries must show in the certification, how the 21% withholding is calculated on the gross amount, and the 2026 rule that caps eligible units