Buy a house in the gorgeous Italian countryside for just £1: Village homes being ‘given away’ to stop blight of … – Daily Mail

Three towns in Italy are offering historic homes for just £1 in an effort to attract people to an area people are moving away from. The only condition is that buyers provide £18000 to renovate the homes. It is hoped that this will prevent historic areas from being abandoned and preserve historic buildings.

Key Takeaways:

  • Historic homes in Italian villages being offered for sale for £1
  • Mayors hoping to attract people to their villages and towns to preserve historic buildings and culture
  • Buyers must commit to spend £18,000 on repairs and renovations

“Properly renovated properties can see their value increased by 300 per cent”

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