A glorious Mediterranean climate, along with fine food, wine, art and culture gives Italy much appeal for Brits seeking to escape to a new life outside the UK.
Before doing anything else, get yourself from advice from The British Embassy in Rome at Via XX Settembre 80a I-00187.  Tel: (39) 06 4220 0001 or 4220, plus extension number if known.  Consular services at The Embassy will be available to you as a UK citizen when you move into your new Italian abode.
To find a suitable International Removal Company to help you with the move, do some research (phone book, online, word of mouth, etc) and then request some free quotes, which any reputable and professional firm will be happy to do.  They can also send around a moving consultant, who will assess your moving needs and answer any questions.
After agreeing a quote, you can prepare for the big day.  The removal firm will come in, pack all your worldly goods up.  At this stage you could opt to  keep everything in storage while you and your family stay in temporary accommodation or go straight to your new home and move in.
Removal firms with plenty of experience of doing international moves, will probably make use of tracking technology to ensure to make sure you, your family and property gets to the right place.
Once everything is unloaded and unpacked, and your new home is ready for your life, take some time out to settle in to your new country of residence.  Get in touch with the British Consulate again for any information about British clubs and associations which may be in your area.  There could be an ex-pat community for you to meet some fellow UK escapees.
• Making the effort to learn Italian will help you to adapt quicker to and integrate more fully with your neighbours, help you order goods in shops, dine out in restaurants and buy drinks in bars.  Overall, you’ll feel more part of a community and not just an income.
• You’ll need to move around, so acquaint yourself with local public transport – bus or rail services could be nearby.  You can drive in Italy with a UK driving licence, but you may have to swap it for an EEA national licence after you have attained full status as an Italian resident.  You must then also make your vehicle insurance is up to date and your car is fit for use and does not fall foul of the Italian traffic regulations.
• Ensure your passport is valid, up to date and remember to fill in the next-of-kin details, just in case someone needs to contact your family in an emergency.  When your passport is due for renewal, you must apply to the British Consulate to have it replaced.
Once you’ve settled into your new Italian home, your can then start enjoying your new life, but try not to forget your family and friends back in the UK.