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Italy is peppered with pretty, culture-rich villages that look idyllic in the eyes of visitors. But thousands of these communities are suffering from depopulation as inhabitants seek better economic opportunities in cities. To combat this phenomenon, several regions and municipalities have implemented incentive programs to attract new residents. In...

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At first glance, elephants and Seattle seem an unlikely pairing. Why would the world’s largest land mammal, found in Asia and Africa, have so intrigued residents of the Pacific Northwest? Yet two Seattle companies have used this massive animal for decades to advertise their businesses. The more recognizable was the rotating hot-pink elephant with i...

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Are you in search of 1 euro houses in Italy near the sea in 2024? Look no further, as there are a number of Italian towns villages situated in proximity to the beach and sea that have also joined the initiative in recent months and years. Whether you plan to make an investment with a 1 euro home or move permanently to Italy, the list of the best 1...

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Buying a house in rural Tuscany is on many people’s bucket list, but real estate in the region is notoriously expensive. If you act quickly, however, this new offer could make the dream affordable.  Tuscany’s regional authorities have announced they will pay people up to €30,000 to relocate to mountain towns with dwindling populations. Here’s what...

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Dwindling Italian towns have been pulling out all the stops to lure new residents in recent years, with several one-euro home schemes launching across the country. But while some towns have struggled to find buyers for their abandoned buildings, others have been basking in the glory of successful sales.  After seeing huge demand for its previous ho...

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Kristina Knighten and her husband, Paul Cordier, were living in the United Arab Emirates and working as TEFL-certified teachers when they decided they were serious about buying their first home in America. Knighten, 38, was raised in the Chicago suburbs, and Cordier, 45, was raised in London but loved the idea of living in the Windy City after havi...

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Flanked by mountains and lined with pastel-painted cafés and bars, the waterfront at Marina Grande has plenty of rustic Italian charm. It is also reported to be the most expensive marina in the world, its berths booked months in advance by summer visitors who use the island of Capri, with its chic restaurants and boutiques, as a staging post for to...

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A house purchase is often one of the trickiest life experiences to negotiate, requiring huge deliberations on location before spending weeks searching for the right property. Finding somewhere in another country is even more fraught with difficult decisions. Unless, of course, you’re Paul Millet. In which case, you land in Italy for the first time,...

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The village of Biccari is located in Apulia, in the province of Foggia. A town of 2,600 inhabitants with a medieval feel, it is surrounded by rich and fertile nature (such as Lake Pescara and Mount Cornacchia). Here the 1 euro house project is struggling to get off the ground because people coming from abroad prefer to buy homes in a better state o...

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Embark on a journey through Italy's heartland, where the serene rhythms of rural life blend with cultural treasures and breathtaking scenery. This guide is your compass to the most idyllic rural places to live in Italy, tailored for expatriates, nature lovers, and those seeking the golden calm of retirement. While Italy's cities are full of charm a...

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