“1 Euro” properties: update on past and upcoming initiatives
Given the high interest that “1 euro” properties have been recently attracted, we have prepared this short draft to update our readers about the past and current “1 Euro” properties’ initiatives across the entire Italian territory. These initiatives started few years ago already, with Ollolai being one of the first municipalities offering these investment opportunities. As of June 2018, the list of Italian municipalities offering “1 euro” properties included the following municipalities, here listed by region:
TUSCANY (Toscana):
Fabbriche di Vergemoli (Province of Lucca);
Montieri, (Province of Grosseto).
SICILY (Sicilia):
Salemi (Province of Trapani);
Sambuca (Province of Agrigento);
Gangi (Province of Palermo);
Regalbuto (Province of Enna);
SARDINIA (Sardegna):
Nulvi (Province of Sassari);
Ollolai (Province of Nuoro).
PIEDMONT (Piemonte):
Carrega Ligure (Province of Alessandria).
ABRUZZO (Abruzzo):
Lecce nei Marsi (Province of Aquila).
LAZIO (Lazio):
Patrica (Province of Frosinone).
In September 2018 we have contacted most of the municipalities listed above, to create a complete database that listed the number of properties available in each site, their structural conditions, estimated refurbishment costs, and legal requirements to get full ownership of these properties. Most municipalities we contacted told us that the first batch of properties were already gone, with Ollolai in particular having received 5,000 requests for the first 100 properties, being currently “overbooked”. Overall, it looks like that these initiatives are currently on hold, with the municipalities trying to identify a new batch of properties to offer.
The case of Sambuca (Sicily)
In 2018 the Municipality of Sambuca (Sicily) did publish a call for tender to sell various properties in its historical district. The deadline to submit requests to participate to the call expired in May 2018. However, since most of the properties remained unsold, the Municipality recently decided to extend the deadline for submissions, read here. However, in order to submit new requests, it is necessary to wait for the Municipality to publish a new call for submissions (i.e., “Bando di Gara”, in italian).
We recently contacted the office in charge of issuing the new call and they told us they expect to do so in 30/40 days, the latest. At that point, we would be able to know the rules governing the call in more detail. According to the one expired in May, properties were assigned based on an auction with a starting price of €1, with participating bidders submitting their offers and the highest bidder winning the property. At the moment, there is uncertainty on whether the new call will be regulated based on the same rules, this is why we have to wait for it to be issued. Here the link to the properties that are still available for bids.
Our law firm will update this page as soon as we receive any new info. Feel free to contact us by email at info@studiolegalemagaraggia.it if you have any further question or you would like to receive a quotation of costs and fees for our advice and assistance in the bidding process.
Further information, see article by CNN.
Kind regards,
Marco Magaraggia
Senior Partner
Good Day
My Husband , Hennie and I are very interested in this project. He is a builder of trade as my stepson mainly do woodwork on windows and the hanging of doors. .
What are our chances as South Africans to obtain one or more of these houses, renovate them and create work for other individuals. Will this also mean citizenship after a period of time?
Please advise
Await your soonest reply
Yvonne Langeveldt
+2766 471 9242 ( Cell Phone) Hennie +2771 603 8362 (Cell)
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Who can I contact in order to buy? Thank you
Sarah
I wrote IT’S OVER.
hii i am interested in this project. i want to come in italy and want to know about italy living experience and culture please help me how to purchase it and it cost. i hope u will help me
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I am interested in buying one of the cheap houses not exactly €1 maybe a bit more than than that with limited work required. Please can you help us.
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Hello.
I am very interested in learning more about these houses. A friend of mine is an architect in the US, but he speaks Italian fluently so I would be able to ask for his help. I, too, am a US citizen based in Philadelphia, PA.
I look forward to hearing more about this opportunity. My contact information is as follows:
Best regards & thanks, patricia
Hi,
Enquire with city governments.
Thanks. You have to find the house you would like, calling Patrica’s city government, enquire about its condition (costs of refurbishing, or even repairing, etc.). Once your projet is defined
. Please mail me.
Hi I’m really interested this house
I’m going to Italy in March
I would like to visit this town
Is there any trainspotation I can take?
And then when I arrived Is there any agent served for me? I will from Roma
If you have any information about train or bus please sent to me
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I visited Italy in 2013, i left my heart there. Want to go go back so badly. My husband is a builder we currently staying in South Africa, what is the chanses for us to buy and do you still have houses left at 1 euro.
Hi,
Enquire with city governments.
Thanks. You have to find the house you would like, calling Patrica’s city government, enquire about its condition (costs of refurbishing, or even repairing, etc.). Once your projet is defined. Please mail me.
Did you find a way of buying a property?
Are all of these municipalities still participating in the 1€ house program? I read about a few a while back but yhey had closed the requisitions.
Hi,
Enquire with city governments.
Thanks. You have to find the house you would like, calling Patrica’s city government, enquire about its condition (costs of refurbishing, or even repairing, etc.). Once your projet is defined.
How can we obtain more info on, for example, available property in Grosseto
Hi,
Enquire with city governments.
Thanks. You have to find the house you would like, calling Patrica’s city government, enquire about its condition (costs of refurbishing, or even repairing, etc.). Once your projet is defined,. Please mail me.
Hi. I’m interested in one of these properties in the Sicily area.
Best regards.
Alberto
Hi,
Enquire with city governments.
Thanks. You have to find the house you would like, calling Patrica’s city government, enquire about its condition (costs of refurbishing, or even repairing, etc.). Once your projet is defined, please mail me.
Hi there,
My family and I are very interested in obtaining one of these properties. Having holidayed in this region many times previously we love the area of Lucca.
Please provide further information regarding this as soon as possible.
Hi,
Enquire with Lucca city government.
Thanks. You have to find the house you would like, calling Patrica’s city government, enquire about its condition (costs of refurbishing, or even repairing, etc.). Once your projet is defined. Please mail me.
Dear Sir/Madam!
I’m Canadian /Polish citizen for last 35 year owning my own construction company in Toronto Canada!
Very interested in challenging project like the one offer in your article!
If this is still on the table please contact me at your convenience at:
Sincerely
Mariusz Mario Borowski
Tel.: 001 647 720 0533
Hi,
Yes, still on. Enquire with city governments.
Thanks. You have to find the house you would like, calling Patrica’s city government, enquire about its condition (costs of refurbishing, or even repairing, etc.). Once your projet is defined. Please mail me.
Hi, can you please send me a list of 1 euro houses currently available for sale in Abruzzo, Tuscany or any where else in Italy. I have travelled to Italy many times and I am looking and moving my family to Italy. I look forward to your response.
Hi,
Enquire with city governments.
Thanks. You have to find the house you would like, calling Patrica’s city government, enquire about its condition (costs of refurbishing, or even repairing, etc.). Once your projet is defined, you can call me: Phone/Fax: +39 0832 312118
Mobile: +39 328 0710278.
Hello,
I’m interested in the regions of Tuscany and Lazio. I also wonder about residency. I am American. Would participating in this program allow me to qualify for residency? I look forward to hearing back from you
Best regards,
Barbara
Hi,
Thanks. You have to find the house you would like, calling Patrica’s city government, enquire about its condition (costs of refurbishing, or even repairing, etc.). Once your projet is defined, please mail me.
Would participating in this program allow me to qualify for residency? No.
I want to buy 2 houses in offered by you and send me your whatsapp no and I need this house and I want work in that country and my family so exited for living in that houses so plz give me your whatsapp number and houses images lists
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Hello: I am a us citizen and have have recently become an Italian citizen,. My documents have been sent to the Comune di Patrica (FR) for their official registration. My family originates Patrica. Can you please tell me if Patrica participates in the 1 Euro sale of houses that need renovation. I would be interested in information about this program, if it does exist. Thank you.
Hi,
Thanks. You have to find the house you would like, calling Patrica’s city government, enquire about its condition (costs of refurbishing, or even repairing, etc.). Once your projet is defined, please mail me.
hi are there still houses in Italy available at this price?
Hi,
Thanks. You have to find the house you would like, enquire about its condition (costs of refurbishing, or even repairing, etc.). Once your projet is defined, please mail me.
I am an Italian Canadian, born in Italy and am very interested in acquiring a home in Italy. I have renovated many homes, and would like to know more as to how to apply for these programs.
Best regards,
Maria Minicucci
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Hi There,
My boyfriend is Italian, but born here in the US and we are wanting to purchase a home there so he can get more connected with his roots and so we can have a family there one day. Are they still for sale?
Kindly,
Alexis Davis
Dear Alexis,
just look on Google.it the name of the town, then look for contact mail or phone of city govt.
Rgds
Hello,
I am an American, who is very interested in buy one of these homes.
My father was a builder, I have lived on a 2000 acre ranch, now going through an horrific DIVORCE, need a new start.
Are there any homes still available
Dear Penny,
just look on Google.it the name of the town, then look for contact mail or phone of city govt.
Rgds
Dear Lex
Please advise on how do we get in touch with the local government in regards to this information.
Dear Bernice,
just look on Google.it the name of the town, then look for contact mail or phone of city govt.
Hello.
I am interested in the Lucca, Tuscany area as I am looking to move to Italy.
What areas have you remaining?
Thankyou.
Hi,
I don’t sell houses. just call city governments. Thanks.
Hi I’m very interested in more information on the 1 euro houses in Italy.. are there any more areas available.. and what is the process..
Thanks millinda
Hi,
I don’t sell houses. Just call city governments. Thanks.
Every body can buy or obtain a house in Italy, If you live in Italy permanently you can ask the citizenship (after a decade I think), not metter where you come from. Once you buy a house you can get the opportunity to pay less registration fee if you going to get the residence. instead of 10% of the declared value is only 4%. to obtain the residence is easy, all you have to do is reside there for a short time
while you wait for the local police( polizia municipale) come and check that you are really living in the house.
Every body can buy or obtain a house in Italy, If you live in Italy permanently you can ask the citizenship (after a decade I think), not metter where you come from. Once you buy a house you can get the opportunity to pay less registration fee if you going to get the residence. instead of 10% of the declared value is only 4%. to obtain the residence is easy, all you have to do is reside there for a short time
while you wait for the local police( polizia municipale) come and check that you are really living in the house.
Yes I am a Malaysia I would like to but few house and live there
Hi, just look on Google.it.
I am very interested in learning more about these houses,me and my wife live in Iceland and dream of more sun and heat, If I understand correctly, I pay 1 euro and then 5 thousand euros that I get reimbursed after three years and then the cost of 15,000-30,000,euros and it’s both materials and wages of employees, Provides the town of construction workers ?
HI,
you should just call the city government of any town you’re interested in. Provides the town construction workers= no. For more details, contact directly the construction offices of the concerned municipalities and consult attentively the corresponding opinions.
“If I understand correctly, I pay 1 euro and then 5 thousand euros that I get reimbursed after three years and then the cost of 15,000-30,000,euros and it’s both materials and wages of employees”= yes, but it’s just to give you an idea.
Is Italy the only country offering the 1 Euro houses scheme? Kindly advice.
AS far as I know, yes.
No, Eastern European countries including East Germany there are 1 euro houses available, check auction sites diia.de, ndga.de, to name a few.
It is safe to assuming that the best options where snapped up first.
So, is there a way to get a head start of the crowd, by getting information about which towns intend advertise they will be offering a “house for 1euro”?
This kind of information is something that will allow me as a potential candidate to do my research before the crowd floods in.
Hi,
right, but I can’t help you. Just dig the web. You should just call the city government of any town you’re interested in. For more details, contact directly the construction offices of the concerned municipalities and consult attentively the corresponding opinions. Call this one if you like it: http://www.italian-lawyer.eu/houses-1-euro-sicily
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estoy interesado en conocer los requisitos para comprar una casa a 1euro
soy un italiano ,profesor de tango que vive en Argentina..-
Muchas gracias!
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Good day,
I am from Dubai in UAE I am a construction contractor i would like to buy one of these houses but i need your help if you can tell me which is the greenest city of those are for sale as i want to come and spent my vacations with my family there every six months.
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are these still available.
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No, sorry!
Hi, just wondering if any left in Lucca or Sicily? And if the deal is still current
Look on google.it. Call city govts.
How can I apply to participate in this programme if I’m not currently in Italy for the moment, any email were I can apply, I’m planing to visit Italy I need more details about it gradzie
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Hi, can Indian National apply
Yes you can!
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I’m interested to buy house there. I’m Indian I don’t have visa of Italy. So can I buy that one over there?
Yes you can!
can we renovate according to how we like or are there specific ste of rules and conditions of what is possible and what not ? we are interested as a foundation from austria to run sustainable renovation project with natural building techniques.
Dear Admin.
Can we still apply for this program. And please tell me a step wise process for application. Like how to get to city police, how to get a house estimation without visiting the site etc.
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I am interested to buy in Tuscani or Sisily
Please send offers
Still available on this project??
Hello!
I am intereating article of 1 euro house and I have plan to live in Italy.
But one euro house has law ownership about?
And I am Korean national .
How can I visa of Italy ?
And now I can buy the one euro house?
Tell me please.
Regards,
Youngbom
Hello!
I am intereating article of 1 euro house and I have plan to live in Italy.
But one euro house has law ownership about?
And I am Korean national .
How can I visa of Italy ?
And now I can buy the one euro house?
Tell me please.
Regards,
Youngbom
To whom it may concern,
Looking to purchase 10 houses, to renovate and run Airbnb tours through Italy. Allowing tourists to stay a couple of days to a week in each before moving to the next house/location, hopefully bring tourism dollars into the villages
Thank you
Hi I am Sanjay Biswas from India.really I interest to buy one house..if possible then plz ping me or mail me..
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Sorry! Haven’t you read?
IT IS OVER!
Update of September 20th, 2018: There are no more than 5 or 6 houses at 1 € in Italy and there are about 5,000 requests! –
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Sorry! Haven’t you read?
IT IS OVER!
Update of September 20th, 2018: There are no more than 5 or 6 houses at 1 € in Italy and there are about 5,000 requests! –
Hello I am a physician in USA soon to retire. My wife and I have traveled much and are considering a country to live in. Would it be possible to purchase a house in Italy for our retirement? And would you be interested in having a part-time doctor there to make house calls or possibly have an office?
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I m Nadeem from UAE working in church wants to buy this house any possibility to have that house plz give us all the details.I will be very grateful to you.
Thank you
God bless you abundantly always
Nadeem
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My name is Jonathan. I have been instrumental in the building of Dubai. I am British. I wish to become involved. I would like to purchase a property and renovate.
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hi i want to buy a house in italy any location that are being offered and would like to restore it to its former glory as soon as possible
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Is the offer still available?
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Hello. Is this opportunity still available? Really interesting about this article. Thanks.
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May I get a house by this price?
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Hi,
I’m interested to buy a house.
I’m Bangladeshi and I have no visa for Italy.
May I get this opportunit?
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Hi, Lex,
Is there a real estate agent that can help with showing the available properties? I am from the US and would have to make a trip to see the properties, but would like a guide to help me navigate them. I don’t know which town I would like to try, and I am hoping that a real estate agent would be helpful in navigating the area and in making suggestions.
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Hi Lex, I note you previously stated there are very few remaining properties available under the €1 deal, however according to an article published this week in the UK Guardian, SAMBUCCA municipality in Siciliy is just about to make available a number of such properties for €1.
Do you have any additiional information/observation/insight on this latest offer? I was wondering why Sicily appears less attractive given every other area of Italy that has launched this offer has been inundated with offers far exceeding supply.
The article in the Guardian does not make clear whether this is a new release of properties or a re-release of those previously made available. I am interested in knowing whether it is the latter and if so why this location seems not to have attracted so much interest.
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I want buy a house in Italy
What’s the terms &conditions
And how can i buy
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I’m very interested in viewing and purchasing one of these properties.
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We are from New Zealand and would love to do up a home in your village. We visited Sicily last year and fell in love with it.
We have the means to make it a home for us and our friends.
Could you give us more information
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Rosemry Anderson
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Im a South African citizen and I am very interested in purchasing one of these properties please send me details, thank you
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hi i,m sadiq from karachi i m very interested this project im also aricitact
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Hello, I am a US citizen “natural born” and would like to purchase farm/land. Please send needed info ASAP.
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Good morning, I am very interested in this programme. Could you please send mevall the details?
Thank you Marina
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Hello .. am interested in the houses would you please give me more information. Thanks
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Hi! Could you email me more information please. Very interested in Sicily area.
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I have to take home in Italy. what I have to do
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I am living in Bangladesh and interested to buy a house in italy. What is the formal procedure to purchase the property there? With thanks
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I’m very interested in viewing and purchasing one of these properties.
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Could you Please send me information about this very interesting program.
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I am abdul baset from bangladesh, i am a little garments supplier, i am very interested about this programme, and would like to purchase 1 euro home , i am also interested for supply garments excessories to italy, so i need a home in italy, could you please send me about this programme deatails thanks.
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I am interested in this programme please send details on my id i want shift to italy with my family
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Hello could you please email me the details of the property for sale. Fernando Garcia
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Vivo in Spagna e vorrei comprare una casa di villaggio abbandonata in Sardegna per un euro. Hai qualche disponibilità per favore? Posso vedere le foto? Chi contatto? Questo è stato scritto in Google Translate. Forse un faro.
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Hi we are very interested in this project? Are there are still any offers in Sardegna please?
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What is the formality to buy the home in Italy.can other countries people buy the property in italy and live there?.if yes what is the procedure of it.
No.
To whom it may concern: Good morning. I am a senior citizen, single female and am a EU citizen. I am interested in living in Sardinia or Sicily on the coast. I don’t want to buy property, I would rather, rent an inexpensive small house or apartment, preferably furnished. Will you please furnish me with such details.
We don’t do rentals.
Dear Sir/Madam i need to buy this house. i am Interested to living in village house.
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