What is the one euro house program in Sicily?

A social experiment selling abandoned houses for one euro.

Why are many old houses in Italy left abandoned?

High taxes for owning multiple properties.

Revitalized the town with new community projects.

Renovating houses remotely with varying costs.

Drawn by the town's people, food, city, views, and spirit.

The one euro house program in Sicily aims to combat population decline by offering abandoned houses for a nominal fee, with the requirement of renovating the property within three years or facing a penalty.
Foreign buyers participating in the program have revitalized towns like Muselli, fostering community projects and attracting professionals looking to be part of a vibrant and welcoming environment, showcasing the potential for cultural and economic rejuvenation through innovative social experiments.

What is the one euro house program in Sicily?
A social experiment selling abandoned houses for one euro.
Why are many old houses in Italy left abandoned?
High taxes for owning multiple properties.
How has the one euro house program impacted Muselli?
Revitalized the town with new community projects.
How are foreigners participating in the one euro house program?
Renovating houses remotely with varying costs.
What attracted Christina and Stefan to stay in Sicily?
Drawn by the town's people, food, city, views, and spirit.

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Sicily, a Mediterranean island, is facing a population decline, with parts of the island desperate to attract people.
Sicily's iconic Hilltop towns are selling abandoned houses for just one euro as part of a social experiment to revitalize the towns.
The one euro house program requires renovating the house within three years, with a penalty of 5,000 euros if not completed.
Many old houses in Italy are left abandoned due to high taxes for owning multiple properties.
The one euro house program in Muselli has attracted over 300,000 inquiries from around the world, with 74,000 visitors from Australia.
The scheme paused during Covid-19 but has sold 400 houses so far, with plans to sell 100 more this year.
Foreigners who bought one euro houses are renovating them remotely, with costs varying from 10,000 to 200,000 euros depending on the house's size.
The one euro house program has revitalized Muselli, with new arrivals setting up community projects like a communal kitchen.
Another foreigner, Erica Moscatello, helped save the local hospital in Muselli by bringing in doctors from Argentina.
In neighboring towns like Camarata, young professionals are running the one euro house scheme to revive their town, attracting buyers who want to be part of the community.

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Christina and Stefan, originally from Bulgaria and living in the UK, decided to stay in Sicily after a holiday with their children, drawn by the town's people, food, city, views, and overall spirit.
The family, including an 8-year-old son and 4-year-old daughter, found a sense of community in Sicily, making more friends in 2 months than in 7 years in the UK, enjoying the freedom for the kids to play outside whenever they want.