https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Italy in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Italy's one-euro home schemes are still going strong – but the landscape has changed since they first made headlines. Here's what you need to know if you're considering a bargain Italian property in 2026. https://www.thelocal.it/20260116/can-you-still-buy-italys-one-euro-homes-in-2026 Fri, 16 Jan 2026 17:47:58 +0100 can-you-still-buy-italys-one-euro-homes-in-2026 What started with 'one-euro' homes has expanded into a multifaceted approach designed to entice people to relocate to depopulated towns throughout Italy. https://www.thelocal.it/20251022/the-italian-towns-where-it-pays-to-relocate-in-2025 Wed, 22 Oct 2025 15:40:55 +0200 the-italian-towns-where-it-pays-to-relocate-in-2025 The number of Italian towns selling off old properties at the symbolic price of one euro has continued to grow since the scheme first took off in 2019. Here are some of the most interesting offers available this year. https://www.thelocal.it/20250127/where-in-italy-can-you-buy-a-one-euro-home-in-2025 Mon, 27 Jan 2025 14:56:15 +0100 where-in-italy-can-you-buy-a-one-euro-home-in-2025 Italy's one-euro home schemes remain popular with foreign buyers - but it's important to familiarise yourself with some basic information before you dive in. https://www.thelocal.it/20240318/six-things-to-know-about-italys-one-euro-homes Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:55:52 +0100 six-things-to-know-about-italys-one-euro-homes Buying and renovating a cheap 'one-euro' home in Italy doesn't always mean you'll get a return on your investment, as Silvia Marchetti explains. https://www.thelocal.it/20250123/i-gave-up-selling-the-pros-and-cons-of-revamping-italys-one-euro-homes Thu, 23 Jan 2025 12:44:37 +0100 i-gave-up-selling-the-pros-and-cons-of-revamping-italys-one-euro-homes The cheap homes hotspot of Sambuca di Sicilia has launched its latest property offer, selling off 12 abandoned properties - this time for the symbolic price of €3. https://www.thelocal.it/20240620/why-one-sicilian-town-has-put-the-price-of-its-e1-homes-up-to-e3 Thu, 20 Jun 2024 17:54:38 +0200 why-one-sicilian-town-has-put-the-price-of-its-e1-homes-up-to-e3 Italy has a large number of old homes on the market, and they're often sold off at bargain prices to international buyers. But Italian property owners should place a higher value on these homes, argues Silvia Marchetti. https://www.thelocal.it/20240607/property-why-italians-sell-off-old-homes-so-cheaply-to-foreign-buyers Fri, 07 Jun 2024 12:34:24 +0200 property-why-italians-sell-off-old-homes-so-cheaply-to-foreign-buyers A lot has changed since Italy's 'one-euro' home offers first made international headlines, so are they still available - or worth considering? https://www.thelocal.it/20240514/can-you-still-buy-italys-one-euro-homes-in-2024 Tue, 14 May 2024 12:27:53 +0200 can-you-still-buy-italys-one-euro-homes-in-2024 While dozens of depopulating towns across Italy have successfully sold off old houses for the symbolic price of one euro, many others have had to give up, struggling with a series of issues, Silvia Marchetti explains. https://www.thelocal.it/20240103/why-cant-all-villages-in-italy-sell-crumbling-homes-for-e1 Wed, 03 Jan 2024 11:00:06 +0100 why-cant-all-villages-in-italy-sell-crumbling-homes-for-e1 The number of depopulated Italian towns selling off abandoned homes for the symbolic price of one euro has continued to grow in 2023. https://www.thelocal.it/20231110/these-are-all-the-towns-offering-houses-for-one-euro-in-italy Fri, 10 Nov 2023 12:38:50 +0100 these-are-all-the-towns-offering-houses-for-one-euro-in-italy Italy’s cheap home offers may sound too good to be true, and sometimes they are, as one Dutch couple told reporter Silvia Marchetti. https://www.thelocal.it/20231109/we-bought-and-renovated-a-one-euro-home-in-italy-then-had-to-give-it-back Thu, 09 Nov 2023 17:54:11 +0100 we-bought-and-renovated-a-one-euro-home-in-italy-then-had-to-give-it-back While offers of one-euro homes might sound like a simple route to that dream Italian property, reader John Ware warns the real cost will be higher and that there are no shortcuts for anyone hoping to buy a cheap home. https://www.thelocal.it/20230906/italys-one-euro-homes-cost-a-lot-more-than-one-euro-but-can-be-worth-it Wed, 06 Sep 2023 19:27:54 +0200 italys-one-euro-homes-cost-a-lot-more-than-one-euro-but-can-be-worth-it Buying a cheap home to renovate in Italy sounds like the dream, but it can quickly turn nightmarish amid restrictions, red tape, and bickering relatives. Silvia Marchetti explains some of the most unexpected pitfalls and how to avoid them. https://www.thelocal.it/20220919/%ef%bb%bfhow-to-avoid-hidden-traps-when-buying-an-old-property-in-italy Mon, 19 Sep 2022 15:56:41 +0200 %ef%bb%bfhow-to-avoid-hidden-traps-when-buying-an-old-property-in-italy Italy's one euro homes captivated international audiences - but as renovation costs soar, would-be buyers are increasingly turning to other options, reports Silvia Marchetti. https://www.thelocal.it/20221123/is-italys-cheap-homes-frenzy-coming-to-an-end Wed, 23 Nov 2022 09:58:46 +0100 is-italys-cheap-homes-frenzy-coming-to-an-end Foreign buyers are reviving abandoned Italian towns by snapping up one-euro homes, but do some areas now risk losing their charm as they become ever more international? Silvia Marchetti explains. https://www.thelocal.it/20220318/property-how-italys-cheap-homes-frenzy-is-changing-rural-villages Fri, 18 Mar 2022 19:04:12 +0100 property-how-italys-cheap-homes-frenzy-is-changing-rural-villages After Sambuca di Sicilia became the poster child for Italy's one-euro homes project, local authorities say the town's fortunes have turned around as the area is now enjoying a 'Renaissance'. https://www.thelocal.it/20220429/how-bargain-homes-made-one-italian-town-e100-million-in-two-years Fri, 29 Apr 2022 11:30:41 +0200 how-bargain-homes-made-one-italian-town-e100-million-in-two-years Though the number of Italian towns selling abandoned houses for a euro is still growing, some have found the scheme unworkable and are coming up with other ways of luring new residents. https://www.thelocal.it/20220401/the-italian-towns-launching-alternatives-to-one-euro-homes Fri, 01 Apr 2022 19:03:27 +0200 the-italian-towns-launching-alternatives-to-one-euro-homes Facing long delays and cost increases amid a renovation boom, some foreign buyers of Italy’s cheapest homes are now giving up on their dream renovation plans. https://www.thelocal.it/20220226/property-how-italys-building-bonuses-are-delaying-the-restyle-of-one-euro-homes Sat, 26 Feb 2022 11:31:31 +0100 property-how-italys-building-bonuses-are-delaying-the-restyle-of-one-euro-homes More one euro homes have hit the Italian market and we bring you expert advice if you're hoping to get a mortgage in Italy. Here are the Italian property-related updates you may have missed in The Local's weekly roundup. https://www.thelocal.it/20211013/italian-property-news-roundup-1-euro-sicily-homes-and-how-to-get-a-mortgage-in-italy Wed, 13 Oct 2021 19:17:24 +0200 italian-property-news-roundup-1-euro-sicily-homes-and-how-to-get-a-mortgage-in-italy The town of Maenza near Rome has joined the growing list of Italian villages that are using bargain homes to attract new inhabitants. https://www.thelocal.it/20210822/town-near-rome-is-the-latest-to-join-italys-1e-house-sell-off Sun, 22 Aug 2021 14:36:58 +0200 town-near-rome-is-the-latest-to-join-italys-1e-house-sell-off