Villa San Pietro and the struggle to counter depopulation

Villa San Pietro e Spopolamento
The municipality of Villa San Pietro - part of the Metropolitan City of Cagliari - is also the subject of funds earmarked by Regional Law No. 3 of 09/03/2022,Provisions on combating depopulation”.In fact, the City Council has approved the publication of the call for applications for funds.We are talking, in fact, about the attempt to stem the phenomenon of depopulation of ...
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Calitri and Depopulation: €5,000 to those who move

Calitri e Spopolamento
The municipality of Calitri, in the province of Avellino, is also one of Italy's 1,187 municipalities to receive the Support Fund for Marginal Municipalities for the 2021/2023 biennium.This fund, established by Prime Ministerial Decree on Sept. 30, 2021 and published in the Official Gazette on Dec. 14, 2021, provides for the disbursement of a total sum of 180 million euros a...
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Presicce Acquarica and Depopulation: 30 thousand euros to move to Salento

Presicce Acquarica e Spopolamento: al via il bando per combatterlo
The problem of depopulation of minor Italy that we find throughout our country, especially in the hinterland and in the Central South, has prompted local administrators to promote a series of initiatives (such as the one brought by the 1 euro houses" project) aimed at countering the ill effects of this phenomenon.Abandoned historic centers, as well as the traditions and stor...
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Montalbano Jonico and Depopulation: support funds for municipalities.

Montalbano Jonico e Spopolamento: finalmente i fondi a sostegno dei comuni
In recent years, the attention of successive governments has also partly focused on an issue that, in Italy, is coming to the fore in all its drama, namely the depopulation of small municipalities. To curb the phenomenon a series of economic measures were introduced designed to promote the repopulation and economy of the most affected geographical areas.Art. 1 c. 196 of ...
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For 1 Euro we sell houses of the municipality and private individuals in Calatafimi Segesta!

It happens with the €1 Housing Project. Calatafimi Segesta, in Sicily.Extraordinary news: the municipality has approved a notice promoting the repopulation of the village and the redevelopment of the historic village.In fact, one can participate for the acquisition of real estate in the municipality of Calatafimi Segesta starting from only 1 Euro.These properties are ...
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1€ houses in Bonnanaro: finally photos of available houses

Images are finally online of the properties to be redeveloped that the municipality of Bonnanaro (SS) has earmarked for the €1 home initiative.As is well known, some Italian municipalities, in an effort to promote the area and try to counter depopulation and abandonment of small towns, have joined the interesting initiative "House for 1 euro" which offers the opportunity f...
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In Zungoli, houses for 1 euro are going fast!

In Zungoli, the success of the 1 euro houses project kicks off the fourth announcement that will lead to massive redevelopment of the historic center.But how many houses have been allocated? There are 28 houses assigned so far and about ten alreadyrenovated in the old village.Are there still houses? Certainly. The fourth call for new 1 euro housing allocations is about t...
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Pratola Peligna reclaims abandoned houses

Pratola Peligna abandoned houses
In Pratola Peligna, the recovery of abandoned houses in the historic center of the village continues. In addition to the 1 euro houses project, Pratola Peligna is also taking action on other fronts to counter depopulation.Recovery of the Uninhabited continuesWork on the Recovery of the Uninhabited continues unabated. The project was initiated in the last council term by ...
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Anti-depopulation measures in San Piero Patti

The municipal administration of San Piero Patti has put in place new anti-depopulation measures aimed at boosting the local economic fabric and preventing population decline. In addition to the €1 Houses project, the municipality has issued three public notices covering three precise areas of intervention.First anti-depopulation notice: Extraordinary grantsThe first noti...
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In Zungoli, houses for 1 euro are going fast!

In Zungoli, the success of the 1 euro houses project kicks off the fourth announcement that will lead to massive redevelopment of the historic center.But how many houses have been allocated? There are 28 houses assigned so far and about ten alreadyrenovated in the old village.Are there still houses? Certainly. The fourth call for new 1 euro housing allocations is about t...
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San Biagio Platani – Agrigento – Sicily

San Biagio Platani houses for 1 euro
In the province of Agrigento, San Biagio Platani is joining the 1 euro houses initiative. This is how they organized in San Biagio Platani for the sale of houses for the symbolic price of 1 euro.Getting to know San Biagio PlataniSan Biagio Platani is an inland town of Agrigento, 38 kilometers from the regional capital city. It is located on the middle slope of a hill tha...
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Sardinia gives away 15 thousand euros to homebuyers

Buy a house in Sardinia and the region gives you 15 thousand euros. Those who do not reside in a small Sardinian municipality, at the time of application, may also apply.Why does the region of Sardinia give 15 thousand euros to homebuyers?It is an anti-depopulation move. What was laid down in the Budget becomes, after many months, a reality. Sardinia Region provides a to...
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Bonnanaro – Sassari – Sardinia

The municipality of Bonnanaro launches its own 1 euro houses initiative! Here's how to participate and buy your home for 1 euro in Bonnanaro.Update Nov. 7, 2022: The following have finally been made public. images of available houses in the municipality of Bonnanaro, find out what they are now!Getting to know BonnanaroThe village of Bonnanaro was born indicatively ar...
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Valguarnera Caropepe – Enna – Sicily

Valguarnera Caropepe joins the villages with Houses for 1 euro! The 1 euro houses project by Valguarnera Caropepe was launched a short time ago. First, they look for who would sell the houses at the symbolic price of 1 euro. Here's how to participate in the sale and purchase.Getting to know Valguarnera CaropepeValguarnera Caropepe rises on the slopes of the Erei mountain...
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Serradifalco – Caltanisetta – Sicily

Serradifalco
Serradifalco joins the 1 euro houses project in 2022. It had been approved in the council and now also the city council to the regulation to allow the sale of houses for 1 euro. Here's how to join the 1 euro houses project in Serradifalco.Getting to know SerradifalcoFrom the early 1900s to today, Serradifalco has undergone a continuous demographic reduction until it reac...
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The hidden costs of 1 euro houses

The hidden costs of 1 euro houses
What are the hidden costs of 1 euro houses? Many dream of moving to Italy to live the good life in small villages. But there are hidden costs that many do not think about when they buy the house for 1 euro. Here's what to watch out for.The expected costs for the houses at 1 euroAll buyers who come to see the houses for 1 euro and decide to buy them know that there will b...
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Tired of big cities? Move to a small villages!

Tired of big cities?
With skyrocketing real estate prices and ever rising rents in big cities, many Italians ask themselves the question: Why not move out of the city and start living in small villages? For those who can work remotely, this dream can become reality.Among the opportunities to consider are also the municipalities that offer 1 euro houses. Here's where to find them.Tired of Mil...
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Troina with 1 Euro Houses and Borghi Magazine

Troina Case for 1 euro
The team of the 1 Euro Houses site collaborated with the Borghi Magazine in the publication of the article on Troina. The work carried out by the municipality to repopulate abandoned houses also includes the 1 Euro Houses project."Come and live in a most beautiful Italian village in Sicily and you will discover identity, history, beauty, sustainability and quality of life"...
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Destination Lab and 1 Euro Houses

1 Euro Houses Project with Maurizio Berti will participate in the Destination Lab conference, presenting the concept of 1 euro houses in Italy. The event will be held at the Rimini Palacongressi on March 31, 2022. What can you expect and how to participate?What is Destination Lab?Destination Lab is a study day on the future of tourist destinations.The concept of "touri...
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1 Euro Houses and Borghi Magazine

Maurizio Berti is the creator of the site that tells the story of the villages participating in the territorial redevelopment project known as 1 Euro Houses (Case a 1 euro). In the March edition of Borghi Magazine it is possible to read his interview with the mayor of Troina, Fabio Venezia. Troina is one of the municipalities of the Most Beautiful Villages in Italy association...
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Ripacandida – Potenza – Basilicata

1 euro houses in Ripacandida
Ripacandida in Basilicata joins the municipalities with 1 euro houses. Do you want to join the purchase or sale of 1 euro houses in Ripacandida ? Here is the information about the 1 euro houses project as it stands now and how to join.Get to know RipacandidaThe small village in the province of Potenza, Basilicata has a historic medieval city center. It contains baronial ...
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Superbonus 110 and 1 euro houses: Here are the deadlines

The Superbonus 110 is also applicable for some 1 euro houses. How the Superbonus 110 works, how to check if you are eligible and what are the deadlines.Superbonus 110 for 1 euro housesThe Superbonus 110% is an incentive measure, implemented by the Italian government. The Superbonus 110 mechanism provides the possibility of carrying out renovation or property betterment w...
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Are you considering buying a house for 1 euro in Italy? Start here!

Are you considering buying a house for 1 euro?
Are you going to buy a house for 1 euro? Having doubts about what to do, wether it's a scam or a joke, is common and normal. Who would ever give a house for the symbolic price of 1 euro? What happens once you buy it? Can you move in right away? Don't worry, here are the answers.The phenomenon of 1 euro houses in Italy has already existed for years with successful examples ...
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Here’s how much a 1 euro house really costs

What are the costs of the houses at 1 euro
When you see the price of 1 euro for these houses in Italy, you surely have your doubts about it. How much does a 1 euro house actually cost, what to watch out for and how to avoid scams?The real cost of 1 euro housesMany ask themselves a legitimate question when they see the news about 1 euro houses. Is it just a scam, a joke?Nope, it's all true! The small municipalit...
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I’m going to live in the mountains! The Piedmont project

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The initiative of the Piedmont region, called "I go to live in the mountains" received 571 applications. The love for life in the mountainous countryside is therefore there! What are the results of the project and what are the other opportunities to move to the region?The return to the mountainAn incredible success for the Piedmont region! The project, launched in early ...
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Moving to Puglia for 5000 euros? That’s how!

The small town of Roseto Valfortore in Puglia offers 5000 euros to those who move to the country. For those who dream of moving to Puglia, this is the opportunity not to be missed. Here's how to do it.Where is Roseto Valfortore located?The small Apulian town is located about an hour from the city of Foggia. It rises in the Daunia mountains, on a hilly rise 658 meters abo...
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1 euro houses Italy: A success story

The 1 euro houses are an initiative to which more than 60 Italian municipalities have joined. Today we can observe their success. Repopulation of the villages, rural development and economic return are the three main points of the project. Here are the stories and the results.The 1 euro houses project: It sounds like a joke but it's trueMany of you have already heard of ...
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Modica repopulates its historic center

Modica repopulates its historic center
Modica repopulates its center! There are 39 families that have moved (for rent or buying a house) in the center of Modica. Here are the details if you want to join the initiative too.Modica's strategy to repopulate the cityUnlike the 1 euro houses initiative, Modica has embarked on a somewhat different strategy. With incentives dedicated to families, willing to buy or re...
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Funds to municipalities subject to depopulation

The 1,187 Italian municipalities subject to depopulation will receive a total of 180 million euros to combat this phenomenon. Who are the municipalities that will receive the funds and how will they be used? Find out here.The phenomenon of depopulationDepopulation is one of the main problems of small Italian villages. A phenomenon that has existed for decades, depopulati...
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1 euro houses in Sardinia: A crazy rental scheme!

1 Euro houses in Sardinia
How to rent houses for 1 euro in Sardinia? The municipality of Ollolai offers symbolic rents for those who move to the municipality for a period of 5 years. Here's how it works.Are you considering regular holidays in Sardinia?Sardinia is one of the jewels of the Mediterranean. In addition to the breathtaking coasts and beaches, it also intrigues with the mountain hinterl...
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1 euro houses soon available in Pignone

In the small Ligurian town of Pignone some time ago they published the tender for 1 euro houses. Soon the first houses will be available, made available by those who want to get rid of them.Passed the technical examination of the 1 euro houses availableThe first five 1 euro houses available for purchase and renewal by interested individuals or companies have passed the t...
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La terra chiama: book review

La terra chiama is the newly published book by the author Valentina Boschetto Doorly (Arezzo, 1963). The book is available in Italian.The book explores the migration from cities to the countryside, mountains and isolated villages that is affecting our contemporary. An unstructured movement born as a reaction to the increasingly suffocating metropolitan life and environmental...
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200 requests for 1 euro houses in Pietramelara!

An incredible success for the small town of Pietramelara: the first announcment of the sale of 1 euro houses has already received 200 requests. As there are only a dozen houses available in the country, only the best presented projects will be able to buy the houses at the symbolic price.The small village of Campania surprisesPietramelara announced its 1 euro houses proj...
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Buying more houses for 1 euro, is it possible?

Buy more houses for 1 euro
But it is possible to buy more houses for 1 euro at the same time? We are asked this question very frequently, as the 1 euro houses are not only of interest to people who want to live there. Some see 1 euro houses as an investment opportunity. So why not buy more of them?1 euro houses: Possible residences, second homes or investments?In fact, the thought of buying multip...
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How and where to buy 1 Euro Houses in Italy

The 1 Euro Houses projects are expanding throughout Italy. But how and where to buy the 1 Euro Houses? What are the procedures? What are the actual costs of such a purchase? Here are the answers to the most frequently asked questions.The small villages adhere to various projects to repopulate the territory.Where to start when we want to buy 1 Euro Houses?For those who he...
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Do you want to live in the mountains? Piedmont launches the initiative for those who want to move

On September 1st, the Piedmont Region has published an announcement with which it intends to encourage those who want to change their lives by moving to a country nestled in its mountains. For those who want to live in the mountains this could be a good opportunity to move.Living in the mountains: Opportunities for those who want to moveThe President of the Piedmont Regi...
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The villages pay half rent to those who move for remote working

Santa Fiora: smart working village
The small abandoned villages are being activated with remote working. Some time ago, the Huffpost told the stories of those who moved for remote working in Santa Fiora. The small village in the province of Grossetto has offered to those who move half the rent paid.Santa Fiora is a town in the province of Grosseto with about 2500 inhabitants. To combat depopulation, the vil...
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Calabria offers 28 thousand euros for you to move to thier abandoned villages

Calabria_borghi-abbandonati
In Calabria you can find many abandoned villages that risk degradation. A number of projects have been implemented to combat depopulation. Among them the 1 Euro Houses Projects and a new initiative: paying future residents. For nine villages in the region is in fact being studied an initiative that has had resonance even in the United States, in an in-depth analysis by CNN. Up...
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1 Euro Houses, the pandemic awakens interest in Italian villages

The resurrection of the villages
The 1 Euro Houses Project has experienced a boom in visits in 2020, and 2021 promises even better. The voice of the buyers: "Covid has made us reapreciate the little things.""Sergio (so he wants to be called) shows us his little kingdom through the smartphone camera. "That's the only way in and out, because this was a castle. Here is our stone house and there the square ...
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Most beautiful village in Italy 2021: Tropea in Calabria

We have a winner for the 2021most beautiful village in Italy and it's Tropea in Calabria.Tropea is located in the province of Vibo Valentina, located in the Calabria region. A coastal country, recognized for its sandy beaches along an unspoiled turquoise sea. Also known for its many noble palaces, Tropea has a rich history, arising in the period of the ancient Greek colonies...
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1 Euro Houses in Italy? A dream that can come true

The Houses for 1 euro have been available for some time in Italy, starting in 2009 in Gangi. But how do houses work at 1 euro in Italy and how can a person (Italian or non-Italian) buy such a house?How do 1 Euro Houses in Italy?1 Euro Houses a project, aimed at repopulating and renovating old traditional Italian houses in small abandoned villages. They suffer from a ma...
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Corner houses in Sardinia: How do they work

The corner houses in Sardinia account for 30 buildings that will soon be assigned. What is it about?Their history dates back to 1830. The Royal Decree of the King of Sardinia, Carlo Felice, establishes the figure of the "cantoniere", entrusting them with the task of maintaining and controlling a "corner house" of the road. This is how the corner house was born.It is plann...
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