1 euro homes for sale 2022 listings
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Can you still buy a house in Italy for 1 euro? The answer is a definite yes, with1 euro houses in Italy are still stealing the headlines in 2022. As Italy's abandoned villages continue in their quest to repopulate, 1 euro houses for sale in Italy in 2022 can be found across the country as the project continues to expand, with current listings in Sicily, Basilicata and beyond. Let's have closer look at which Italian towns are selling homes for 1 euro in 2022:

 
  1. Leonforte, Sicily
  2. Ripacandida, Basilicata
  3. Castiglione, Sicily

Leonforte, Sicily

Leonforte
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The Sicilian village of Leonforte is among the towns with 1 euro house listings in 2022 in Italy and aims to repopulate its historic centre. This offer is open to both non-residents and residents in Italy, making it an attractive option for foreigners wishing to buy a 1 euro home in Italy. As with the majority of 1 euro homes for sale in Italy, there are certain requirements and time restrictions to renovate the purchased property.

Leonforte, in the province of Enna, is a beautiful village that is home to Mount Altesina, on top of which stand the remains of an important prehistoric village, so much so that the Mount Altesina Nature Reserve was recently established. In this small village there are several tourist and cultural attractions, besides the churches here there are also Palazzo Branciforti, the Villa Comunale, the stables, the garden and fountain of the nymphs and Palazzo Gussio.

The offer of 1 euro houses in Leonforte is also extended to non-residents of the municipality. The Administration has specified that "adequate forms of transparency and publicity will be observed in the procedures for the assignment of the properties, also in relation to the objective of evaluating competing proposals for the purchase of the properties in accordance with the specific provisions of this notice" (here is the application form for making an offer for one of the 1 euro houses).

Ripacandida, Basilicata

Ripacandida
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Ripacandida, a small village in Basilicata, is another Italian village seeking to boost its economy, and according to the local council, the main aim of selling houses for 1 euro in this village is to recover and renovate the housing function of the historic centre. By doing this, Ripacandida wants to focus on hiring local firms and workers in order to gain economic momentum and increase tourism in the area.

Ripacandida is a small village of about 1,700 inhabitants, with a characteristic medieval historic centre which stands on a cliff surrounded by hills in the Vulture-Melfese area. The territory extends along the slopes of the volcanic landscape of Monte Vulture and constitutes a vast sub-area of the Lucanian region, characterised by the cultivation and production of 'Aglianico' grapes, which give their name to the famous Aglianico del Vulture wine.

Castiglione, Sicily

1 euro houses in Castiglione di Sicilia
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Castiglione di Sicilia is selling its 1 euro houses in phases, and while the first phase ended on 27th March, watch this space as the village is expected to release more 1 euro house listings soon. The local council has stated that in the coming months, further properties in Castiglione will be for sale for 1 euro, meaning that there are plenty of opportunities to get your hands on a cheap home in the heart of the Italian countryside. In this particular project it's important to note that buyers are subject to certain restrictions, including having to prepare a renovation plan for the property and start the work within 12 months, as well as having the obligation to pay the expenses involved in the purchase.

This first phase of the sale of 1 euro house scheme in Castiglione includes the possibility to buy the first 2 properties available. However, in the coming months, further properties in the town will be up for sale for 1 euro with plenty of opportunities to get your hands on a cheap home in the historic centre of the village.

The procedure to apply for this first set of 1 euro houses in Castiglione di Sicilia is as follows. To participate, you must do so before 13:00 on 27th March 2022 (first phase). For any further information or clarification, the Municipality has prepared a guide on their website (in Italian), as well as an email address and a call centre. Expressions of interest must be submitted by post or email. Whoever is successful and buys one of these 1 euro houses in Italy must:

  • Enter into a public deed to purchase the property within two months from the date of the determination of approval of the deed of assignment;
  • Pay all the expenses for the drawing up of the deeds (notary, registration, transfer, etc.);
  • Prepare a project for the renovation of the property, acquiring all the necessary quotes, within 6 months from the date of purchase;
  • Start the work within 12 months from the date of issue of the building permit and complete it within 2 years;
  • Enter into a guarantee policy, in favour of the Municipality of Castropignano, for the amount of 4,000 euros, valid for 4 years and 6 months, to guarantee the actual completion of the works. In the event of default by the assignee, the Municipality will have the right to forfeit the policy or to acquire ownership of the property.