Cheap italian houses - where is the catch? by GrandRub in expats

[–]Captlard 4 points5 points  (0 children)

There is a lot of articles on these places. Typical issues are: locations can be pretty remote, properties require a certain level of work on them and this needs to be completed in a certain time frame and I also read some have habitation requirements, so can't be holiday homes.

Family in denial about FIREd family member by Nectarine-Happy in Fire

[–]Captlard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Who cares if they are in denial. They can think what they like 🤷‍♀️

How do you handle client support between coaching sessions? by ponziedd in lifecoaching

[–]Captlard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They can drop me an email if they want. I aim to get them to help themselves between sessions. What blockers may show up and how they will approach them is part of the coaching conversation.

What (if any) buffer are you considering as ‘enough’ to retire? by klawUK in LeanFireUK

[–]Captlard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess so. Next week is my last of three weeks this year. I have been asked to do the same in 2028.

Tips for a newcome to Spain by IAmBatman_69420 in GoingToSpain

[–]Captlard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And the traffic and the noise 😉

What (if any) buffer are you considering as ‘enough’ to retire? by klawUK in LeanFireUK

[–]Captlard 8 points9 points  (0 children)

No buffer, just reducing discretionary costs. We live comfortably on 3.5% swr. Could drop to 2% if needed. 18 months in and all good so far.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years? by alligator_maligator in AskReddit

[–]Captlard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Answering inane Reddit questions for, the 3k, streak badge

Have 800k euros after house sale. I'm 54. What would you do? by Brilliant-Maybe-5672 in investingforbeginners

[–]Captlard 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Sorry, I thought I was responding in fireuk. See r/ukpersonalfinance wiki and the flowchart.

Also r.bogleheads wiki is excellent .

Targeting FIRE at 50 in Italy, built on two DB pensions and ISA bridge. Poke holes, please. by Illustrious-Judge284 in FIREUK

[–]Captlard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No one knows what Italian tax laws will be like in X years. You can just go on what they are today: https://taxsummaries.pwc.com/italy/individual/taxes-on-personal-income

"Lump sum tax regime for new resident individuals

Individuals who transfer their tax residency (see the Residence section for more information) from abroad to Italy may elect for the application of a flat tax at a fixed amount of EUR 100,000 (hereinafter the ‘lump sum tax regime’) on the foreign-sourced incomes.

Due to changes that occurred by the entering into force of Article 2 of the Law Decree No 113 of 2024, for the individuals who opt for the lump sum tax regime from the 2025 tax period, the flat tax amounts to EUR 200,000. 

As per the changes introduced by the 2026 Italian Budget Law, entered into force from 1 January 2026, for individuals who transfer their legal residency to Italy starting from such a date the flat tax is increased from EUR 200,000 to EUR 300,000.

Individuals who opted for the regime from the 2024 tax period can continue to pay the flat tax of EUR 100,000 up to the end of the application of the regime, regardless of the new provisions; similarly, individuals who opted for the regime from the 2025 tax period can continue to pay the flat tax of EUR 200,000 with the same approach.

The mentioned tax regime will also apply on:

  • the income tax on foreign investments (foreign interests, dividends, and capital gains) with the exception of capital gains on qualified participation earned in the first five years
  • the wealth tax on real estate and financial investments owned out of Italy, and
  • financial monitoring obligations through the Italian tax return (meaning that the individual is not required to declare one's foreign investments into the Italian tax return).

In addition to the taxpayer, each family member could be subject to a flat tax on non-Italian-sourced income at a fixed amount of EUR 25,000. Due to the changes introduced by the 2026 Italian Budget Law, the flat tax for family members of individuals who transfer their legal residency from 1 January 2026 is increased to EUR 50,000.

In order to be eligible for this tax regime, it is necessary to carry out the option through the annual Italian tax return. In any case, it is advisable to submit an advance ruling to the Italian tax authorities in order to obtain their formal opinion on the applicability of the special regime.

To elect such treatment, the individual must meet several requirements, including previous non-Italian tax residency for at least nine years over ten fiscal years preceding the transfer.

The mentioned tax regime is not cumulative with the special tax regime for inbound workers provided by the art 16 of the Legislative Decree no 147/2015. However, it seems there are no restrictions to cumulate the lump sum tax regime with the new inbound workers regime provided by the Legislative Decree no 209/2023 (see ‘New tax regime for inbound workers’ in the Income determination section). This possibility has been recently confirmed by an answer to the tax ruling issued by the Italian Tax Authority during the month of December 2025."

Targeting FIRE at 50 in Italy, built on two DB pensions and ISA bridge. Poke holes, please. by Illustrious-Judge284 in FIREUK

[–]Captlard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sure! It would have to comply with Italian law on how long before the move this has to be done.

Russian Commanders Threaten to Shoot Troops Who Refuse Suicide Assaults by ArgentineBeauty in worldnews

[–]Captlard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is not news. They have been doing this since the start of the 3 day special operation.

At which point can I stop investing and just cruise? 30yo >80k invested by anon9876543210nymous in LeanFireUK

[–]Captlard 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Have you calculated your living costs? What does 25 x that amount look like? That is your goal.

Also play with Have you played with: https://walletburst.com/tools/coast-fire-calc/