Residents and authorities of some Italian villages started to see the power of investment in local areas. That’s why in the latest few years they launched schemes to sell old and/or abandoned dwellings to buyers for a symbolic € 1 fee! Can you believe it? And it’s seems like this is a growing trend.
Cinquefrondi in the southern Calabria region of Italy did just that with the aim of rejuvenating its old town centre against depopulation. Cinquefrondi calls itself a “Covid-free village” after swerving the ravages of the virus and is a picturesque hamlet rising in a superb location surrounded by the Aspromonte National Park while the shorelines of the Tyrrhenian and the Ionian Sea are 15 minutes away. There are also several UNESCO historical sites located nearby.
Through the town hall website you can apply to express your interest in the prequalification process of buying a house for € 1 in Cinquefrondi. What next? If you buy of its properties, you must pay for the notarial fees when you sign the final deed and city officials will require an annual €250 insurance payment until construction is complete. Also, buyers will face a fine of €20,000 if the project is not completed in three years.
Since the properties available are roughly 40-50 square meters wide, this shortens renovation time and costs.
For further info or for applying, visit the official webpage of Cinqufondi town hall (comune).
Pros and cons of buying a house in Italy for €1.
Cinquefrondi follows the example of other Italian small towns that did that in the past:
- Zungoli in Campania
- Lecce nei Marsi in Abruzzo
- Borgomezzavalle in Piedmont
- Salemi, Regalbuto, Gangi, Bivona, Sambuca and Mussomeli in Sicily
- Patrica in Lazio
- Bisaccia in Campania
- Ollolai in Sardinia
- Taranto in Puglia
But the list also include Montieri and Fabbriche di Vergemoli in Tuscany, Nulvi and Ollolai in Sardinia where the scheme has already been proven to work perfectly. Investors (both Italians and non-Italians) have not only bought dwellings for private use, but have also opened hotels and B&Bs, enabling it to welcome growing numbers of tourists who will be able to enjoy this unspoilt but stunning area of Sardinia. Want to know more about how you can buy one of them? Visit the official website of each town hall.
Locals are more than willing to welcome also international investment to enable their old towns to be revitalized and become busier once again. From an home buyer’s point of view, this is excellent news, as it demonstrates the lengths to which residents are prepared to go to ensure the area’s growth and prosperity in the future.
The desire of Italian places to prevent depopulation is such that a number of them are selling off property at very low prices to encourage the purchase and the reinstatement of busy centres.
With local authorities being so intent on the rejuvenation of the territory, home buyers stand in a very strong position to negotiate and achieve the best prices possible for real estate here, also those that are not included in the € 1 programme. When investing overseas, the importance of choosing a buoyant location is key to making a sound investment for the future.
All the deadlines have already expired? Interested in similar initiatives? There are also other two interesting schemes:
Dears Srs. This web page is very nice to read
I want to recive more information about the houses to buy in 1 Euro, in north of Italy
I will travel to Italy this month and I want to now more.
Wainting your answer
Máximo
Dear Maximo,
If you are interested in properties for sale in Lecce nei Marsi (Abruzzo) at €1 you have to contact directly the Town Hall which is the body in charge for the sale. So you should send an email to info@comunelecceneimarsi.it
Anyway, if you’re looking for an area of Italy in particular let me know and we can put you in contact with some reliable real estate agents that can help you in the research of your ideal home.
Kind regards,
The Gate-away.com team
Hi Gate away team,
do you have other areas in Italy were you can buy for 1 Euro & contacts to the mayor?
Are there real estate agents who are focusing on 1 Euro Houses you can recommend?
THX!
Best Regards
Frank
Dear Frank,
Here is the complete list of the 8 towns which are currently selling properties for € 1:
– Gangi, Salemi and Regalbuto in Sicily
– Nului and Ollolai in Sardinia
– Montieri in Tuscany
– Carrega Ligure in Piedmont
– Lecce nei Marsi in Abruzzo
If you are interested in one of these towns, you should check the official website of the comune where you’ll find the contacts to ask for more info as it’s the comune who manage directly the sale of these properties.
Hi get-away team,
Where is the application I should fill out for the Nului 1 euro house purchase?
Thank you
Hi Roxy!
If you are interested in Ollolai for example, here you’ll find all the details: https://www.gate-away.com/news/buy-house-ollolai-e-1/
In case you are interested in one of the other towns, you need to go to the official website of each town where you’ll find the info and the form to fill out.
All the best,
The Gate-away.com team
I’m struggling to find the relevant websites to apply for these houses, can you help with links?
Hi Andy,
You can try with this website https://casea1euro.it/ or you can try with the official website of each town (comune). To find them just type “comune di + “the name of each town” on Google.
All the best,
the Gate-away.com team
Hello,
For days I have been contacting one of the sites that represent la comune of Ollolai without success. I am also interesed in the other areas of Lecce Nei Marsi in Abruzzo, Salemi, Regalbuto, Gangi in Sicily, Carrega Ligure in Piedmont. I am a Canadian who also holds EU citizenship. I am not sure if it is already too late to apply for the Ollolai properties, but in any case, do you suggest to contact all other comunes via email then? I look forward to your reply and thank you for your help.
Hi Franco!
Unfortunately for Ollolai the deadline was yesterday. If you are interested in one of the other towns selling property for € 1, you can try and contact them in order to receive info about how you can apply and especially if there are still some property available for € 1 fee.
All the best,
the Gate-away.com team
Hey, Im interested in purchasing property in Italy at €1, if you can send me the list of areas that are offering this opportunity , it would be appreciated
Thank you
Hi Stevan,
Here is the complete list of the Italian towns which are selling properties for € 1:
– Gangi, Salemi and Regalbuto in Sicily
– Nulvi and Ollolai in Sardinia
– Montieri in Tuscany
– Carrega Ligure in Piedmont
– Lecce nei Marsi in Abruzzo
– Pratica in Lazio
– Fabbriche di Vergemoli in Toscana
Please send me the exact address what airport I need to fly into. I would like to talk to some person that speaks English. My e mail is drquinan@ Yahtzee.com
Dear William,
At the moment you can still apply for property for sale at € 1 in Sambuca di Sicilia which is served by Palermo airport called Falcone-Borsellino. If you’d like to receive more info and express your interest you have to email the town hall at case1euro@comune.sambucadisicilia.ag.it
Hi,
There’s still any house for sale for 1€ , Are it’s to late now?
I’m very interested to buy one of those houses and I’m contacting you from norwa. Please help me.
Best regards
Aziza
Hi Aziza,
In Sambuca di Sicilia you can still buy a house for sale at the symbolic price of € 1. You can contact them sending an email to the town hall that is managing the sale of those properties: case1euro@comune.sambucadisicilia.ag.it
Hello,
tried using the email listed above. did not work, please advise at your convenience if it no longer works or if there is another contact.
Hi Malachi,
Do you mean the email for the town of Lecce nei Marsi? If so, there was a mistake. That’s the correct email address: info@comunelecceneimarsi.it Thank you for letting us know, now we have updated it also in the previous comment.
All the best,
the Gate-away.com team
Hi
I am interested in some 1 euro properties in Italy. Where can i find some properties available in entire italy and at this point?. give me the list of properties and cities available.
Thank you
Hi Manju,
Here is the list:
– Gangi, Salemi and Regalbuto in Sicily
– Nulvi and Ollolai in Sardinia
– Montieri in Tuscany
– Carrega Ligure in Piedmont
– Lecce nei Marsi in Abruzzo
– Pratica in Lazio
– Fabbriche di Vergemoli in Toscana
– Zungoli in Campania
Hi,
Can I just confirm that this is a current list of towns offering 1EUR houses?
Because all of your other comments say that Ollolai has already stopped accepting applications.
Also do you know if the trend of towns offering 1EUR houses is increasing, meaning I can take my time to look around, or decreasing, meaning I shouldn’t be picky with the towns location.
Hi Kim,
Yes, this is the list.
Ollolai has already stopped accepting publications, but not sure about the other towns if the also stopped. You could try email them and see what’s going on. In any case this is surely a growing trend, so probably there will be other towns that will adopt this scheme in the future.
Also Taranto in Puglia I believe.
Io voglio vivere in Italia.
Hello,
I am also interested in the 1€ housing in Abruzzo or other possibilities in mainland Italy.
Look forward to hearing from you soon!
Thank you and kind regards,
Mary-Rose
Hallo, dear team of Gate-away… May I ask you…. In Montieri (tuscany) it is province Grosseto or Siena?
We like this houses for 1€ and we want more info about houses in Tuscany. Can you send me some contacts for people, who can help us?
Thank you very much.
Hi Roman,
Montieri is in the province of Grosseto. In order to have more info about properties for sale at € 1 you should contact the comune of Montieri. Try email them at info@comune.montieri.gi or call them at +39 0566 996811
hi- do you have the contact for homes in Nului and Ollolai in Sardinia?
thank you
Hi Cynthia,
Here you will find many info: https://www.gate-away.com/news/buy-house-ollolai-e-1/
Good Afternoon,
I would like to inquire more information about the houses for 1 euro in Abruzzo part of Italy. I tried to use this email address: inof@comunelecceneimarsi.it however it does not work. Please, could you advice me who to contact?
Thanks
Hi Richard,
We think that’s because you typed a wrong email address, it’s info@comunelecceneimarsi.it
All the best,
the Gate-away.com team
Hello Gate Away Team,
I am really interested in buying one house for the price scheme of 1 Euro in Italy. Could you please help me fill the forms on your website as it is in Italian and I can only write English, please help me fill the forms, kindly contact me on email. I can send all necessary details.
Hi Mohammed,
Unfortunately you can’t apply for property for sale at € 1 on our website. You need to go to the official website of each of those towns and fill our the form. In this article you’ll find all the info you need to fill the form for the town of Ollolai for example: https://www.gate-away.com/news/buy-house-ollolai-e-1/
We hope it can help you.
All the best,
the Gate-away.com team
Hi we are interested in these properties were can we see photos of the places that are still available
Hi Berdine,
Do you mean photos of the property for sale at € 1? If so, we think it’s not possible to see in advance photos of those properties. Usually you need to apply for the programme and as new housing units become available, each applicant is contacted by the town hall and invited to see the property so one can decide whether or not to buy the house at a symbolic fee of just € 1.
All the best,
the Gate-away.com team
Hello, I was wondering if once you apply for a house if it is guaranteed that you get it or if it’s completely up to the council of that city. Would there be reasons for which you would get denied? If so, what would those be?
Hi Ashley,
When you fill out the form, you are simply included in a waiting list of people interested in buying a home for € 1. As new housing units become available, each applicant will be contacted by the town hall in chronological order. Then you can decide if you want to buy one of the houses available or not.
All the best,
the Gate-a
Hello, I am interested in purchasing a home for $1 in Gangi, Sicily.
Do you have the direct email and any other contact information for the township to start talks with them for purchasing one of their homes?
Thank you
Hi!
You can try contact them at diritticittadino@comune.gangi.pa.it
or by telephone at +39 0921 644 076
All the best,
the Gate-away.com team
Also Montieri as well.
Thank you
hi ,
i want to buy, Pls help me
matin
Hi Matin!
What are you looking for exactly?
Hello! Can you please tell me if i understand well that for 1 Eu they give me house in certain locations in Italy with contract that I will have to have a plan for a rebuilt the house until 3 years.
Are there any houses actually that doesnt need any rebuilt? As I dont have any money.
Hi Radka,
Generally they are all properties in need of restoration.
All the best,
the Gate-away.com team
Hello,
From what I have read on these renovation estimates appear to be between EUR20,000 and 30,000. Do you know if these would generally include labour costs or are they on a DIY basis?
Thank you.
Dear Michael,
That’s hard to tell. It depends on what kind of works you need to do, on the materials used and the company you choose. So you should ask for different quotations to have an idea.
All the best,
the Gate-away.com team
Hello!
I’m interested in buying a house/property in Italy.
I am from Italy – but do not speak the language well.
So it would be a bit difficult for me to find my way around the market.
Can I be contented by mail?
Best
Eloise Florio
Dear Eloise,
Here you will find all the info about buying a property in Italy: https://www.gate-away.com/pages_intl.php?id=5
Also, if you tell us what kind of property you’re looking for, in which area and what’s your budget, we can forward your request to a couple of reliable real estate agencies working with us that could show you some housing solutions according to your needs and help you in your search.
Let us know.
All the best,
the Gate-away.com team
Hello – my husband and I got engaged in Italy and we have loved it ever since. We are very interested in purchasing a home in Italy, and my husband has been researching about the 1$ purchase of a home in need o restoration. We would love to be part of bringing an old property back to life and then having a place to call home in Italy. We understand that word of mouth has gotten this whole trend more popular; with that, we are also aware that some towns may not be participating in this program anymore. We were hoping you could at least direct us as to what towns may still be able to provide this amazing opportunity at this date in time.
Sincerely, Sarah and Jason
Hi Sarah,
We know for sure that for Ollolai the deadline was February 2018. You could try to send an email to the other towns listed in this article so they can provide you with further and precise information.
All the best,
the Gate-away.com team
Hey.
I want to know more about purchasing a home in italy ollolai in 79rupees only.. would love to purchase..
Please arrange real estate agents numbers..
7503618577-
Regards
RAJNISH KHASPURIA
rajnish7894@gmail.com
Hi Rajnish,
Unfortunately the deadline for applying for property for sale at €1 was 7 February, 2018.
All the best,
the Gate-away.com team
Hello,
If de deadline for Ollolai was 7 februar, 2018, Now it is September 2, Can l still apply to de other Places ?
– Gangi, Salemi and Regalbuto in Sicily
– Nulvi and Ollolai in Sardinia
– Montieri in Tuscany
– Carrega Ligure in Piedmont
– Lecce nei Marsi in Abruzzo
– Pratica in Lazio
– Fabbriche di Vergemoli in Toscana
Hi Jaqueline,
You should email the town hall of each village and see what they tell about it. Maybe there are still some chances for some of them.
All the best,
the Gate-away.com
Hello I am interested to get a beautiful house in ollolai city by 1 $ an I want know more about this I would like getting more information and fast answring I want buy really there
Hi Nadia,
Unfortunately the deadline already expired, so you can no longer apply for houses for sale at € 1 in Ollolai.
All the best,
the Gate-away.com team
I am very interested in any of the current opportunities to purchase and revitalize homes in Italy. I’d also be interested in being contacted by real estate agents who specialize in “off the beaten track” character properties either in smaller cities, towns or villages or in the countryside.
Budget all-in is <$100,000 and would be happy to spend a good portion of that on renovations. Our goal is to have a home in Italy that we can spend at least 50% of our time at once we retire (in 3-5 years). In the meantime we would use it as a family vacation home.
Hi Adam,
If you tell us which region of Italy could you be mainly interested in, we can forward your request to a couple or reliable real estate agents working in the area. So they can show you some housing solutions according to your needs.
the Gate-away.com team
Hello
Have been looking into purchasing a pope in Italy. Are her any areas il available on he £1 sheen
Thankyou
Hello ,
Can u send to me the agency contact info .
Thanks
Hi Abed,
You need to find on the Internet the official page of the town you are interested in and email them. Because these properties are directly managed by the town hall, not agencies.
I’m from Algeria , I’m very interested for home in ollolai city by 1$
Hi Choayb,
Unfortunately the deadline for applying was 7 February 2018.
interested in zunguli or patricia please send more info
Hi Barbara,
For further info please visit the official page of Zungoli town hall http://www.comunezungoli.it/hh/index.php or email them at info@comunezungoli.it. You can do the same for Patrica: http://www.comune.patrica.fr.gov.it/site/homepage.php That’s their email address: ut.patrica@comune.patrica.fr.it
All the best,
the Gate-away.com team
I am interested in purchasing a particular house in Zungoli. I don’t speak any other language except for English. I live in California and have been trying to contact anyone in Zungoli that can help. I have received zero responses from anyone. 🙁 All the relevant documentation is in Italian, which I can’t read. Is there a person who knows exactly how this process works? Thanks, Andre
O.Abusaif
By purchasing one of those €1 properties and go through all official required processes will I be able to get a permanent resident permit in Italy for me as a Canadian citizen.
Thanks
Hi Othman!
You can take a look at this article where you’ll find many useful info about that: https://www.gate-away.com/news/expert-apply-for-residency-italy/
Hello, are there currently any towns which the deadlines have not passed and are still taking applications? November 24,2018
Thank you
This sounds very appealing and a project that I can take on. I am wondering what the visa situation is like once you have completed the residence?
Hi Marcus,
Please take a look at this article, we are sure you’ll find a lot of useful info about that: https://www.gate-away.com/news/expert-apply-for-residency-italy/
Hi I’m currently interested in purchasing a property or house in Italy for one euro if they’re still available.
Hi Alejandro,
You can still buying a property for sale for € 1 in Sambuca di Sicilia. The town hall recommended that all interested buyers send an email of interest to case1euro@comune.sambucadisicilia.ag.it
All requests received by email will be formed into a database of all interested buyers. You can find a list of properties on the website of the comune.
Hi, I am interested in any 1 euro house in any location. I have to say though, if Italy want anyone to follow up on this offer then they need to be more organized. They need to get a grip and coordinate all area’s and publish email links accordingly.
Hi Steve,
At the moment Sambuca di Sicilia is the town still offering property for sale for € 1.
Here you will find all the detailed information http://www.comune.sambucadisicilia.ag.it/Case%20a%201%20euro/Immobili%20a%201%20euro%20English.htm
Do you have a current list of towns that are offering the 1 Euro homes??
Dear Travis,
At the moment the Italian town offering property for sale for € 1 is Sambuca di Sicilia. If you are interested and you need further info you have to contact directly the town hall via email.
All the best,
the Gate-away.com team
Good afternoon Mr., Mrs
(1 euro) I am interested in home. What are your requirements? I would appreciate it if you give any explanatory information on the subject. not only wants to buy a house, but also wants to live.
thank you very much .
Hi Izgi,
If you’d like to buy a property for €1, you still have the chance to apply for those for sale in SAmbuca di Sicilia. You have to contact them directly for further info: case1euro@comune.sambucadisicilia.ag.it
For more info about residency in Italy, here you will find many details: https://www.gate-away.com/news/expert-apply-for-residency-italy/
sir, i like buy house in Italy ollali one euro house please give me detail process .
Hi Arjun,
We are not sure if you still have time for applying for Ollolai property for sale at € 1. You should try and email directly the town hall for more precise info: protocollo.ollolai@pec.it
Hi , are there any properties in Italy available presently for 1 euro presently and whats the best way forward to apply for them .
Thank you
regards
Ritu
Hi my name is Toneisha, I am very interested in buying property for 1 euro. How can I access the application or website ( in English ). I’m American, I’m looking forward to hearing back from you.
My email is monaemay25@gmail.com
Thank you for your time!
Hi Toneisha,
If you are interested in buying a property for sale at € 1, you still have time to apply for Sambuca di Sicilia. In order to express your interst of ask form more info, you need to send an email to the town hall which is case1euro@comune.sambucadisicilia.ag.it
I am an Indian and wish to purchase a good villa . Please suggest me the schemes proposed by many town hall or villages. Where to contact or how the application will proceed.
Hi Sanjay,
You can still apply for property for sale at € 1 in Sambuca di Sicilia. You can ask for more info and express your interest by sending an email directly to the town hall: case1euro@comune.sambucadisicilia.ag.it
Hi… I’d be glad to relocate to locana, heard mayor is extending offers to foreigners, my wife and I have a child and we will love to relocate overthere but we don’t know how to go about the whole buying a house, getting a visa and resident
Hi Deji,
Here you’ll find a complete guide on buying a property in Italy as a non-Italian: https://www.gate-away.com/pages_intl.php?id=5 and here there are many info about residency in Italy: https://www.gate-away.com/news/expert-apply-for-residency-italy/
Hope it can help!
All the best,
the Gate-away.com team
Hi gate-away team!
I’m from asia, and I’m really interested with buy home in €1, but I need to know how can I buy it?? And Can I become Itilian passport liked people who live here?? Please email me for the further at huyvo78@gmail.com
Hello. Would like to register to buy 1 Euro property in Zungoli. Please connect me for all information to get started. Thank-you
Hi Ken,
Try to send an email to the town hall of Zungoli, maybe you can get further info.
Regards,
the Gate-away.com team
Dear Gateway Team,
Enjoyed all the above informations, at thd same time would you be willing to give me some more information about this property scheme for emigrants will to relocate and start anew. The places to knock and the process involved, or where I can see the full information and proceed furthur.
Sincerely,
Shaikh Naveed Ataullah.
Cell: +8801939709177
Hi Shaikh,
You need to contact the town hall (local comune) of the town you are interested in and ask if there are still some housing solutions available and for more information. You can find the details (email and telephone number) of the town hall on its official website.
All the best,
the Gate-away.com team
Hello. Im interested in buying a property for one euro in Italy. I already check links before but the dead line for application for Sambuca is 01.04.2019. Have you got other offers like this? Thanks in advance. Best regards
Hi Desislava,
Unfortunately for the moment we think that there are no other chances to apply for other schemes like this one.
Regards,
the Gate-away.com team
Hi
Do you know if there are any places still offering 1 € houses?
Thanks for your help.
Regards
Sheila Goldthorpr
Hi Sheila,
Unfortunately for the moment we think that there are no other chances to apply for other schemes like this one.
Regards,
the Gate-away.com team
Hello , is the offer still going on .
Hi, I’m looking for a house for 1 dollar in Italy, I aren’t such city is available please let’s know by my email.
Thank
Raimunda
Hello Getaway,
Im wondering if you have any further information on the bisaccia release?
Kind regards,
Lee
Dear Lee,
We think that the deadline to apply for properties for sale at €1 in Bisaccia was September 12th, 2019. In any case you can try to contact directly the town hall of Bisaccia and see if there’s still something available. You can find their contacts on the official website of Bisaccia.
In the meanwhile you could also take a look at properties currently for sale in the area here: https://www.gate-away.com/property_region.php?city=AVELLINO
All the best,
the Gate-away.com team
Hi,
I’m interested in the €1 that they have started selling in bisaccia, the posts have started over te last week or so and seem to be up up to date, but cannot find how to start the process or who to enquire to.
Could you tell me the link I would need to do his please and who I would need to contact.
Thanks
Hi Kari,
You should try to contact directly the town hall of Bisaccia and see if there’s still something available. You can find their contacts on the official website of Bisaccia.
In the meanwhile you could also take a look at properties currently for sale in the area through our website: https://www.gate-away.com/property_region.php?city=AVELLINO
Greetings
How can non EU citizens carry out the process?
I’m from Iran and i have always been interested in buying a piece of property in Italy.
Any help would be highly appreciated…
Hello,
I am interested in this redevelopment programme how can I see what is available.
I am interested in €1 houses for sale in Tuscany area. May you please send me information on any properties for sale and what the process is?
Hi
Are there any properties still available for 1 Euro?
Regards
Raks