Italian town offers houses for less than 1 euro to avoid being abandoned

More and more cities are worried about this Rural exodus massive population looking for work in the big cities; and this has increased over the years, leaving behind “ghost towns” left to fend for themselves.

However, there are those who have already started to try to solve this problem with a measure increasingly used: to offer a very attractive opportunity for those who want to live in rural areas again. This is precisely what Nicola Scapillati, mayor of Castropignano, a small Italian town located in the heart of Apennine mountains, who wants to avoid the degradation of his city at all costs, and for that he offers his house at less than 1 euro.

The picturesque mountain town has barely 900 inhabitantsand 60% of them are over 70 years old. This is why many houses in the city are abandoned, and the mayor has drawn up a plan: to deliver them to the town hall so that they can collect them and offer them to another family who wishes to settle in the city for the low price. price of 0.83 euros.

A real boon for those looking for new opportunities, but like everything, there are certain requirements. Among other things, future residents must commit to renovate the property within three years of purchase and leave a deposit of 2000 euros, which will be returned to you when the work is completed. According to the mayor, the houses could be renovated for less than 50,000 euros.

In addition, potential buyers are encouraged to send a letter to the city council in which they indicate what the reasons want to move to town, as well as a list of their projects and needs looking to the future, to find the best home for them.

“I don’t want my city to be taken over by a rush of urban speculation,” the mayor said in a statement to CNN. “Our plan works in such a way that we can move two projects at the same time: on the one hand, search for new buyers potential, and on the other hand, contact with former residents who wish to return.

(Source package: La Vanguardia)