Karin Wagner

Karin Wagner is a freelance translator and interpreter who helps foreigners in Italy.

She was born in Austria, but has lived and worked near the northern Italian city of Bergamo for over 30 years.

Her mother tongue is German, she speaks Italian at a native level and was able to improve her English during a one-year stay as an au pair in England. The fourth language, Russian, she studied at university in addition to Italian.

With her university degree and many years of professional qualifications, she can also provide certified translations and act as a sworn interpreter for notaries and in court. Over the years she has specialized in translations for Real Estate and Relocation.

Karin Wagner’s professional goal is to assist her clients along the way, helping to overcome bureaucratic hurdles and language problems, also after any house purchase assisting in the settling in process. Clients often include foreigners looking for a holiday home that require translation services but also people who want to permanently relocate to Italy.

Due to the proximity of her residence to Bergamo airport, her sphere of activity is not only limited to the northern Italian regions but extends over the whole of Italy.

Services:

Obtaining information from the landlord or the seller
Translations of relevant documents
Interpreting during property viewings and negotiations
Sworn interpreter at notaries deeds
Problem solving during the purchasing process

Getting settled in

support with utility contracts
securing your child’s school place
assistance in case of language problems

FAQs

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When I try to contact an estate agent, no one answers me. Can you help me get viewing appointments?

The Italian estate agents usually don’t reply to emails. Not even if they are written in Italian. Therefore, I can call them for you, ask informations about the property and make an appointment.

Can you help me to find a house in Italy?

Since you know much better than I what you are looking for, I prefer to show you the relevant websites, help you set the filters and pre-select the objects. You then put together a shortlist of properties and I contact the agents for you and get more detailed information. Then you can decide which properties you want to visit.

Would it be possible for you to view the property for me?

Yes, I can do that, I can make a video of my viewing, even live if you wish.

Can you inform us about the legal requirements for visas?

No, I have only a basic knowledge about this matter. In any case it’s better to ask a lawyer.

Do I have to be resident in Italy to buy a house in Italy?

No, you need an Italian tax code, but I can help you to get it, once you are in Italy.

What’s the difference between you and a bilingual estate agent?

I don’t have any properties to sell, I don’t charge a percentage of the selling price, so I can be completely on your side and don’t have to persuade you to buy a particular property. I am paid purely for my work and just want the transaction to be transparent for my clients and advise them with my experience.