Hi there, excited about this new series! We bought a fixer-upper in another town about 20 km from here. We are almost done, but had to stop due to Covid, will probably restart in the autumn. The first thing to say is that the price was very negotiable, we paid quite a bit less than the original asking price, but, do note that taxes are based on the official ‘rendita catastale’ and not the price actually paid. The main issue we faced was damp. In many of these old houses, the lower floor was laid directly on the earth and damp rises through the walls. Less of an issue if there is a ‘cantina’, but for us this is to the back of the house, so we bit the bullet and dug up the all the floor of the living area to set down a protective layer of gravel and what the builder called ‘honeycomb’, we also damp-proofed the walls on the ground floor. First floor was fine and only needed some cosmetic retouching. We rewired and re-plumbed the entire house to bring it up to code - there are strict rules about this, with certs to be signed off. This is particularly important if the plan is to rent out the property. I guess it would be possible to get away with a lower standard or to do the work in stages, but our preference is to just get it over with, so we won’t have to revisit this in the future. We did not make any structural changes to the house, so did not have to request planning permission, but bear in mind that this might be necessary in some cases. We have family in the area, so they helped us out with overseeing the work and things like being there when the gas/water/ electric companies came to check out the house and re-connect to the system. For others would say it’s essential to have someone local to help out with these things. I know this sounds like a lot of work, but we are not in a hurry and we estimate that the total cost should eventually come in around €40k all-in - which in Ireland would be the cost of a midrange family car 🤣 Also, we outsourced all the work as we have absolutely zero skills in this area or time to learn; so imo anyone with the necessary abilities and time could probably save on some of the costs like painting, laying floors, building the kitchen, installing appliances etc. Finally, in terms of investment, would say this is a long-term game and would be best done with a view to living there or renting the place out fully or part-time. Flipping and reselling is just not realistic in these areas. Looking forward to the next instalment 👍
Wow ...! Fantastic real world knowledge. From someone who is actually undertaken the renovation of a property, in the area . Thank you for sharing all of that specific & practical information.
Thanks Joseph, glad you found this useful. This was our first experience doing a full remodel on a house in Italy and we learnt some valuable lessons along the way. We are thinking of maybe doing it again and found DauVo’s channel very interesting, especially as regards the distressed auctions info.
@@ElibelDublin hi Elibel (not sure your name) thank you for returning my comment. Yes I have been a fan of the Dauvo for a few months now. I live in US and just before the shut downs entered a sales contract to purchase in Sambuca Sicily. I got involved in the one Euro House there in April of '19 but ended up going through a local agent in town. Similar to one of Dauvos' interview with Karl (and his channel) were we found cheap fixers on the superior market, ultimately. So I can't wait till I can get back to Sicily to finished purchase process and start the renovation !
Great advice! Thanks for adding a personal touch. I would love to see photos or videos of what you've done. I think this is the perfect area for personal use to get away from it all, but within range of many other locations within an hours drive. Being from Idaho an hour doesn't seem much to me, but people consider this area off the beaten path and avoid it (as far as living here full time as a working class citizens goes). Thanks again, ElibelDublin!
What amuses me about these traditional Italian homes, is the maze-like corridors leading into all the separate rooms. The view outside is breathtakingly beautiful! Living here would be similar to a fairytale, what with vineyards, rolling mountains, ancient winding roads, castles...etc surrounding you..
I forget we have a castle 5 minutes down the road at times, then driving past I'm always staring at it. It's definitely a different lifestyle. Thanks Asha!
Very interesting as always. The rental information was very useful for any potential purchaser, it really does have to be a "labour of love" unless the location can justify the spend in potential rental income. Can't wait for the next video., its compulsive viewing.
Thank you! 😃 I don't know about fluent. I still struggle with many conjugation forms. Future tense for example. I mess up all the time. haha Glad to hear your thoughts!
@@DauvO No worries probably your Italian is a lot better than my English. Your Italian is just fine as long as people understand you, that means you speak well.
Watching this now. We are very interested in purchasing a property in Italy. Your videos are super helpful. Are you willing to provide some advice to us individually?
Fantastic video Dauvo ! And also, I just read through all of the comments + replies . Really great comments from your viewers, too. This video gives a very. *Real Feel* for the content that your channel is portraying. Starting with the initial video teaser' you posted earlier. And now with this one. Showing us the general footage of the actual village streets, the diverse condition of some of the other homes in that Village. The surrounding countryside & then touring inside one of the properties. And what a bonus, the real estate agent, had a very good grasp of English. For all your English speaking viewers. I'm looking forward to that next house tour !
I couldn't be happier about the viewers that are active on the channel. I get an occassional negative comment, but 99% are always positive. It's amazing. I am so grateful that Alberto spoke English. I have a lot of videos to share and translating 30 minutes of video often doubles my editing time. It is also easier for me to ask the questions as I intend them to be. Thanks for your feedback Joseph!
@@DauvO One tip I'd give is to cut the length of your videos. 30 minutes is too long and puts viewers off. The first 8 minutes of this one were a waste, you didn't need to show us the phone call to the agent and waiting around. I'd suggest next time, 2 mins introduction walking through the streets leading up to a property. Then 10mins filming inside and discussing with the agent. Maybe 2min for closing remarks. It means you can get your point across in a 12-14min video. Give it a try.
@@perolagrande I appreciate the tip, but I happen to know people are enjoying the full experience. It's not uncommon for people to watch 20-30 minute episodes on tv. Even 45-55 minutes depending on the genre. I spend extra time each video setting chapters in the description for the people that don't have enough time to watch everything. At least you can catch the information you want this way. I will consider your suggestions and decide what is best for everyone. Until then take advantage of the chapters in the description.
@@DauvO Yes I should add I appreciated the sectioning into chapters, and you even display this on the screen when playing, so the viewer knows exactly which part he's at. Something I've never seen before, and highly useful. I feel most people's attention spans are (unfortunately) far shorter than mine, and also have a lot less free time to view than me.
Hey David, just wanted to say that i recently discovered your channel and i'm enjoying the content. I'm personally not looking to buy property abroad but i'm planning on visiting Italy when this whole "situation" clears up. Hopefully you will make it to Umbria someday for some properties because that's where i'm planning on traveling.
I'm actually headed to Umbria, soon! Gubbio specifically, but I hope to take a look around a bit more. We are headed to Apulia and wanted to take a few days to make it down there so we decided Umbria would be a good point to relax
I just fund your channel. I am planing to move to the veneto region to do just that, in less than a year. I will be watching every video you did. Keep up the good work!
Ok! Great! Make sure you have a good plan on how to enter the country. It's not alway easy to gain residency and their are plenty of learning curves to face along the way. Great start doing the research ahead of time!
DauvO thank you for your answer. I have italian citinzenship since my grandparents were born in treviso. I am planning to marry my GF in order for us to leave. A was amazed today when you said in the brrr method video that you pay 40% taxed. Seems nuts and way differrent from the tables that I’ve seen. How can it be 40%? Thanks a lot for your videos and explanations. I hope you and your family have a great life there. Best. Patricio.
@@kennyfol well it's been a while since I made that video so I will have to review it, but a combination of property taxes, income taxes, hoa fees, and I believe I was referring to the mortgage as well, but not positive about that.
I really liked the curved ceiling corners ... nice architectural details. It sure seemed like you could see a lot of sunlight coming through that roof. And I was surprised to see the ceiling fans ... at least in Southern Italy, many of the local people seem to be averse to moving air, even on a hot day!
Hi Chris - I noticed the same thing about that roof. But then I remembered watching a video from another gentleman's channel * Not Useless Yet * I kind of recall that his property had a similar type roof. He was doing a video tour while it was raining there, yet it was still 'dry as a bone' in his attic.
Haha! Ya those roofs are old but do their job most the time. The tiles can shift when walking on them which can cause leaks, but a well maintained system lasts a long time. (Has lasted a long time in this case) That whole 'colpa d'aria' is a pretty funny cultural phenomenom if you ask me. I tease my wife a lot since she grew up being told this. If the kids shirt gets wet whatsoever, they are going to catch pneumonia.
Our investment property I just shared has a roof like this as well. It had some leaks, but we hired someone to jump up on top and put them back in place and they work fine now.
I wonder when some Italians speak English they say things like: wine ah, food ah, dine ah, feed ah, sugar ah, spoon ah, dish ah. Either way I love Italy, can't wait to visit again some day.
Pretty interesting no? I assume it is due to the majority and I mean almost 100% of Italian words that end in a vowel sound. So when they learn English, they add a vowel sound out of mere habit. 'Casa' 'Barca' 'Supermercato'
Hi DaovO, thank you for another video. That is a very pretty town. It has a Spanish flavor to it. One of the houses looked just like a place in Andalucia.
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Hi David, Nice video. Everyone's likes and dislikes are different. As for me, I like the town and the coolness in autumn. Living in southern California has made me crave more cool temperatures as well. You mentioned Airbnb types, I am interested in this but larger buildings with open some space for additional cars and gardens. The condition is not an issue, but the cost is. I am a retiring Contracting engineer in So Cal. Another thought is; I want to say that you speak very well would you consider adding information regarding the issues getting through the process of residency, including for foreigners. Thanks so much! we really love your videos. David
Thanks for sharing your perspective. I appreciate your requests. It is easier to make separate videos about the residency type things. Adding so much information in one video, people start to comment about the length. I will try to get something published
You can get an ERV and stay legally up to 1 year, during that time you can apply for a resident’s permit. If you decide to purchase a property as a resident you can save some money on registration taxes (paying only 4% of the property price), compared non-residents- 10%.
Pretty scary, no? Honestly a pretty common system in Italy. A lot of people will replace these roofs when they start leaking with an insulated panel system covered with roof tiles for aesthetics. Thanks for watching!
Great! Your blogs are more focused and good to meet up with an agent. Maybe try to link up with a small developer and give us some before and after footage- people luuuuuuuve that!! Note all the TV progs in the UK,so aspirational.
Thanks Maggie! I've been thinking the same thing. I've been wanting one that speaks English and that's a bit more difficult to find. I might get an architect on soon, though.
In time I definitely will. I'm on the verge of giving this channel more of my time and attention. Not sure if it will always be a popular subject, or just this summer, but I really enjoy sharing it!
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There are some restaurants in the newer portion of town at the base of the hill about 4 minute drive. Grocery stores, train, and hardware stores will be 15 minutes by car in Casale Monferrato. Ski resorts... probably an hour to an hour and a half away.
Hello Dauvo, I have a question from my unique position. Where or should I as a black woman be thinking of purchasing property in the regions you're showing? Please be open and frank with me. I've developed a love for the Italian regions for some 30 yrs now, but haven't seen people of color in videos within the many videos of folks showing areas of Italy. Where would be the best regions to buy? What experience can I look forward to? I love the country type living, am not so much a City person. I hope you're not offended by my questions and can direct me. Monte Ferrato, Piedmont, Positano, Amalfi Coast, what's my best bet? Thanks
Hey Angel, it isn't real estate related but there's an american youtuber called Tia Taylor that lives in Italy. Maybe you could watch her videos to hear about her experience as a black woman in Italy.
Hi Angel! Getting back to old comments and saw I missed yours! Thanks for the question, I like Vladimira's idea. I've seen Tia's content and she shares a lot about her experience in Milan. I imagine the more you stay in the touristic zones the lower the possibility of cultural problems for any foreigner. Not sure where you are from, but the most likely scenario that you'll come across is someone assumes you've come as a refugee since in recent years we've had a lot of African refugees enter Italy. I have a friend from New York that makes extra effort to dress "American" just to set himself apart as a non refugee. I'd imagine Positano and Amalfi would have a better diversity than piedmont and Monferrato, but I could be wrong.
Thanks So much for doing this. You have no idea how helpful your reviews are. I am looking to buy a property for my own use. Just to vacation and then eventually retire there. I have no idea what area to choose though. I watched the video on mussemeli that you did then the one with Pierre. Perhaps there or closer to the coast? I am looking for a move in ready for about 5-10k euros. It’s not much but if Pierre could find one I’m hoping I can. Nothing more as I live in the states. I want to be about 30 mins or less to the sea. Still doing research. So your videos help tremendously. I think my only concern is that some of these smaller towns look deserted. I am assuming because of covid. Also are people not wearing masks there anymore? Doesn’t seem to be any concern ....
There are too many areas to choose from, at a certain point you just have to decide.. Do I want the sea? Do I want a train station? Do I want a lot of people? Do I want good weather all the time? After that you can narrow down your search a lot better. Most the towns I visited are pretty well deserted by the younger generations who search work in larger communities. This leaves the older generation at home most the time if not to exit for a stroll and coffee at the local bar. We are much less concerned with Covid these days. In stores it's mandatory and we have to keep our distances, but life is more calm now in this sense.
DauvO I see. Thank you. I think I want to be min 30 mins from the sea. I found a few places in Cianciana that gives me the best of all worlds (mountains, beach and countryside) so I’m going to do some research on that region. Thanks again.
Ozzano Monferrato has about 1400 people. There were probably 1 or 2 smaller coffee shops in this town that I saw, but I didn't search the whole town and I wasn't around when the restaurants would have been open.
I have some friends who want to buy a very cheap house ( under 40.000 euro ) of 100 mq ( not small ) in good conditions in South Italy. Do you know about any specific house ? Thanks.
They do actually. Truth be told they aren't always one way streets. Down in Mussomeli there was one street that entered the historical center where a church could be found and cars would frequent it taking turns to pass through. Just something you get used to I imagine. I always prefer to park.
8 months late .. Hope you found your answer sooner, per sm most likely 500-800 depending on finishes. I'm assuming there's not a major structural project involved, but it is in the north regions.
Hi Dauvo, you asked us to guess the price, and up until the agent revealed it, I was thinking it would be on the market for €60,000. Personally I wouldn't offer more than €40,000 for it. So the true asking price means it's a bargain, even if it does need a full revamp - new kitchen, new bathroom, electrics, plastering, plumbing, boiler, and new radiators. Call that a further €30,000, and that house could come in at €50-55k once totally restored which is a great price. However, I didn't like it at all. There's not much privacy, as people will be walking right past your front door, the rooms are all small and dingey with poor light, and there really isn't much of a view given the tree blocking it. No outdoor space either. People buying a house usually want a garden, however small. Your analysis of the Airbnb potential missed a couple of important points. Tourists want a back yard to relax in, even if only a small space to sit out in or on a sunlounger. Space for a swimming pool would even better. Then they also want private parking which this house doesn't have either. I agree this house would probably not be much of a success on Airbnb and would generate a low price per night coupled with poor occupancy. The agent spoke good English, and looked professional. Do keep the viewing videos coming. We are just as excited to view them as you are to make them. I'm seeing more estate agents turning to RUclips to promote their properties in person. It beats just having an online ad with photos, like all the other properties, so this is a way to stand out from the crowd. Even better if you can include some drone shots to provide an aerial view.
Maybe if they property was closer to Milan it would get closer to your 60k initial guess, but in this community definitely not. It's not my favorite property either due to the reasons you pointed out. But there are some that wouldn't mind it. I didn't think it necessary to go through all the points of what the property lacked when talking about the Airbnb potential since it really just didn't have... Potential. Glad to hear you like the content. I think there will be a house or two you like coming up. But there are plenty more things to consider than we'll most likely mention in the video. Thanks for adding your thoughts!
I am always surprised how badly mantained a lot of the houses are in these area’s. I looked as if nothing was done to the exteriours since the second world war!
It is not precisely an economic issue, northern Italy is a rather wealthy area with a relatively low unemployment tax, they are small towns often inhabited by an elderly population, young families live in bigger cities.
Keep the videos coming!As soon as people discover the low cost,great food,great wine and the incredible people then Italy will be the next big thing.
That's the goal. Sadly there is a lot is skepticism into whether Italy is worth the time and effort. Thanks for watching!
Hi there, excited about this new series!
We bought a fixer-upper in another town about 20 km from here. We are almost done, but had to stop due to Covid, will probably restart in the autumn.
The first thing to say is that the price was very negotiable, we paid quite a bit less than the original asking price, but, do note that taxes are based on the official ‘rendita catastale’ and not the price actually paid.
The main issue we faced was damp. In many of these old houses, the lower floor was laid directly on the earth and damp rises through the walls. Less of an issue if there is a ‘cantina’, but for us this is to the back of the house, so we bit the bullet and dug up the all the floor of the living area to set down a protective layer of gravel and what the builder called ‘honeycomb’, we also damp-proofed the walls on the ground floor. First floor was fine and only needed some cosmetic retouching.
We rewired and re-plumbed the entire house to bring it up to code - there are strict rules about this, with certs to be signed off. This is particularly important if the plan is to rent out the property. I guess it would be possible to get away with a lower standard or to do the work in stages, but our preference is to just get it over with, so we won’t have to revisit this in the future.
We did not make any structural changes to the house, so did not have to request planning permission, but bear in mind that this might be necessary in some cases.
We have family in the area, so they helped us out with overseeing the work and things like being there when the gas/water/ electric companies came to check out the house and re-connect to the system. For others would say it’s essential to have someone local to help out with these things.
I know this sounds like a lot of work, but we are not in a hurry and we estimate that the total cost should eventually come in around €40k all-in - which in Ireland would be the cost of a midrange family car 🤣 Also, we outsourced all the work as we have absolutely zero skills in this area or time to learn; so imo anyone with the necessary abilities and time could probably save on some of the costs like painting, laying floors, building the kitchen, installing appliances etc.
Finally, in terms of investment, would say this is a long-term game and would be best done with a view to living there or renting the place out fully or part-time. Flipping and reselling is just not realistic in these areas.
Looking forward to the next instalment 👍
Wow ...! Fantastic real world knowledge. From someone who is actually undertaken the renovation of a property, in the area . Thank you for sharing all of that specific & practical information.
Thanks Joseph, glad you found this useful. This was our first experience doing a full remodel on a house in Italy and we learnt some valuable lessons along the way.
We are thinking of maybe doing it again and found DauVo’s channel very interesting, especially as regards the distressed auctions info.
@@ElibelDublin hi Elibel (not sure your name) thank you for returning my comment. Yes I have been a fan of the Dauvo for a few months now. I live in US and just before the shut downs entered a sales contract to purchase in Sambuca Sicily. I got involved in the one Euro House there in April of '19 but ended up going through a local agent in town. Similar to one of Dauvos' interview with Karl (and his channel) were we found cheap fixers on the superior market, ultimately. So I can't wait till I can get back to Sicily to finished purchase process and start the renovation !
Great advice! Thanks for adding a personal touch. I would love to see photos or videos of what you've done. I think this is the perfect area for personal use to get away from it all, but within range of many other locations within an hours drive. Being from Idaho an hour doesn't seem much to me, but people consider this area off the beaten path and avoid it (as far as living here full time as a working class citizens goes). Thanks again, ElibelDublin!
I can't wait to see it all fixed up Joseph! So great! Did everything work out as far as your deadline went?
What amuses me about these traditional Italian homes, is the maze-like corridors leading into all the separate rooms. The view outside is breathtakingly beautiful! Living here would be similar to a fairytale, what with vineyards, rolling mountains, ancient winding roads, castles...etc surrounding you..
I forget we have a castle 5 minutes down the road at times, then driving past I'm always staring at it. It's definitely a different lifestyle. Thanks Asha!
The house is very nice and the view is amazing. The real estate agent was very cool.
He was! It was great to meet him. I was fortunate that he was open to sharing this on RUclips.
I missed this video, I am happy to see how you met Alberto. He is a lovely man.
Coffee in the morning and wine at night!!! sounds good with that view! Thank you DauvO for a great work!
Your videos are helpful in giving us an idea of what is available in the less popular areas. Thank you
Wow what a gem this is for an architectual buff!
I think it could be a fun holiday home if someone wanted to add a bit of their personal touch. Wait till you see some of the next properties!
Very interesting as always. The rental information was very useful for any potential purchaser, it really does have to be a "labour of love" unless the location can justify the spend in potential rental income. Can't wait for the next video., its compulsive viewing.
I love all your videos, Wish I could be living there in one of those beautiful villages. By the way, your Italian is fluent.
Thank you! 😃 I don't know about fluent. I still struggle with many conjugation forms. Future tense for example. I mess up all the time. haha Glad to hear your thoughts!
@@DauvO No worries probably your Italian is a lot better than my English. Your Italian is just fine as long as people understand you, that means you speak well.
Interesting tour around the area and the house. Thanks Dauvo for taking the time. Kind of find the attic interesting, love the slanted ceiling vibe.
Glad you enjoyed it. I didn't show it, but the attic in our investment property looks like that as well.
Love the tours of the homes and the community.
Great to hear. So far, I've been doing day trips. In time, I hope to be able to give everyone the full experience of staying in the area as well.
Watching this now. We are very interested in purchasing a property in Italy. Your videos are super helpful. Are you willing to provide some advice to us individually?
Hi Jennifer. I often give advice one on one. you can reach out to dauvollc+info@gmail.com if you still need anything.
Fantastic video Dauvo !
And also, I just read through all of the comments + replies . Really great comments from your viewers, too.
This video gives a very. *Real Feel* for the content that your channel is portraying. Starting with the initial video teaser' you posted earlier. And now with this one. Showing us the general footage of the actual village streets, the diverse condition of some of the other homes in that Village. The surrounding countryside & then touring inside one of the properties.
And what a bonus, the real estate agent, had a very good grasp of English. For all your English speaking viewers. I'm looking forward to that next house tour !
I couldn't be happier about the viewers that are active on the channel. I get an occassional negative comment, but 99% are always positive. It's amazing.
I am so grateful that Alberto spoke English. I have a lot of videos to share and translating 30 minutes of video often doubles my editing time. It is also easier for me to ask the questions as I intend them to be.
Thanks for your feedback Joseph!
@@DauvO One tip I'd give is to cut the length of your videos. 30 minutes is too long and puts viewers off. The first 8 minutes of this one were a waste, you didn't need to show us the phone call to the agent and waiting around.
I'd suggest next time, 2 mins introduction walking through the streets leading up to a property. Then 10mins filming inside and discussing with the agent. Maybe 2min for closing remarks. It means you can get your point across in a 12-14min video. Give it a try.
@@perolagrande I appreciate the tip, but I happen to know people are enjoying the full experience. It's not uncommon for people to watch 20-30 minute episodes on tv. Even 45-55 minutes depending on the genre. I spend extra time each video setting chapters in the description for the people that don't have enough time to watch everything. At least you can catch the information you want this way. I will consider your suggestions and decide what is best for everyone. Until then take advantage of the chapters in the description.
@@DauvO Yes I should add I appreciated the sectioning into chapters, and you even display this on the screen when playing, so the viewer knows exactly which part he's at. Something I've never seen before, and highly useful.
I feel most people's attention spans are (unfortunately) far shorter than mine, and also have a lot less free time to view than me.
Hey David, just wanted to say that i recently discovered your channel and i'm enjoying the content. I'm personally not looking to buy property abroad but i'm planning on visiting Italy when this whole "situation" clears up. Hopefully you will make it to Umbria someday for some properties because that's where i'm planning on traveling.
I'm actually headed to Umbria, soon! Gubbio specifically, but I hope to take a look around a bit more. We are headed to Apulia and wanted to take a few days to make it down there so we decided Umbria would be a good point to relax
The property you have us a glimpse of at the end looks very nice!!
I'm excited to share that one! Seriously! the first property was cool, but the upcoming ones are AMAZING!
I just fund your channel. I am planing to move to the veneto region to do just that, in less than a year. I will be watching every video you did. Keep up the good work!
Ok! Great! Make sure you have a good plan on how to enter the country. It's not alway easy to gain residency and their are plenty of learning curves to face along the way. Great start doing the research ahead of time!
DauvO thank you for your answer. I have italian citinzenship since my grandparents were born in treviso. I am planning to marry my GF in order for us to leave. A was amazed today when you said in the brrr method video that you pay 40% taxed. Seems nuts and way differrent from the tables that I’ve seen. How can it be 40%? Thanks a lot for your videos and explanations. I hope you and your family have a great life there. Best. Patricio.
@@kennyfol well it's been a while since I made that video so I will have to review it, but a combination of property taxes, income taxes, hoa fees, and I believe I was referring to the mortgage as well, but not positive about that.
@@DauvO HOA's!!
That's a deal breaker for me..I'm out but do like your videos.
I really liked the curved ceiling corners ... nice architectural details. It sure seemed like you could see a lot of sunlight coming through that roof. And I was surprised to see the ceiling fans ... at least in Southern Italy, many of the local people seem to be averse to moving air, even on a hot day!
Hi Chris - I noticed the same thing about that roof. But then I remembered watching a video from another gentleman's channel * Not Useless Yet * I kind of recall that his property had a similar type roof. He was doing a video tour while it was raining there, yet it was still 'dry as a bone' in his attic.
Haha! Ya those roofs are old but do their job most the time. The tiles can shift when walking on them which can cause leaks, but a well maintained system lasts a long time. (Has lasted a long time in this case) That whole 'colpa d'aria' is a pretty funny cultural phenomenom if you ask me. I tease my wife a lot since she grew up being told this. If the kids shirt gets wet whatsoever, they are going to catch pneumonia.
Our investment property I just shared has a roof like this as well. It had some leaks, but we hired someone to jump up on top and put them back in place and they work fine now.
I wonder when some Italians speak English they say things like: wine ah, food ah, dine ah, feed ah, sugar ah, spoon ah, dish ah. Either way I love Italy, can't wait to visit again some day.
Pretty interesting no? I assume it is due to the majority and I mean almost 100% of Italian words that end in a vowel sound. So when they learn English, they add a vowel sound out of mere habit. 'Casa' 'Barca' 'Supermercato'
Hi DaovO, thank you for another video. That is a very pretty town. It has a Spanish flavor to it. One of the houses looked just like a place in Andalucia.
And now I have to look up Andalucia! Thanks for sharing!
olives..olive oil.?balsamic vinegar..best tomatoes...👍 wines..salamis..history.. architecture .landscape... gelato.....loveeee this country.....want to go back....
Thanks for your honesty, blessed your heart.
Thank you! You're really making it worth the time and effort
Fascinating
Glad you enjoyed it!
Hi David,
Nice video. Everyone's likes and dislikes are different. As for me, I like the town and the coolness in autumn. Living in southern California has made me crave more cool temperatures as well. You mentioned Airbnb types, I am interested in this but larger buildings with open some space for additional cars and gardens. The condition is not an issue, but the cost is. I am a retiring Contracting engineer in So Cal.
Another thought is; I want to say that you speak very well would you consider adding information regarding the issues getting through the process of residency, including for foreigners. Thanks so much! we really love your videos.
David
Thanks for sharing your perspective. I appreciate your requests. It is easier to make separate videos about the residency type things. Adding so much information in one video, people start to comment about the length. I will try to get something published
You can get an ERV and stay legally up to 1 year, during that time you can apply for a resident’s permit. If you decide to purchase a property as a resident you can save some money on registration taxes (paying only 4% of the property price), compared non-residents- 10%.
Hello. Thank you very much for all the wonderful and very informative vlogs. Where would the nearest hospital be that serves these towns?
I'm guessing Vercelli would have a decently sized hospital. Any city with at least 30 to 40,000 people would have a sufficient hospital
Love the tour. The roof though 😱
Pretty scary, no? Honestly a pretty common system in Italy. A lot of people will replace these roofs when they start leaking with an insulated panel system covered with roof tiles for aesthetics. Thanks for watching!
Love this stuff
Thanks for letting me know!
Wow, what a fantastic low price! 22,000 eoros, incredible!
Vicino a Vercelli e Casale Monferrato city 🙂
It sounds like you've been there?!? Is that true?
Great! Your blogs are more focused and good to meet up with an agent. Maybe try to link up with a small developer and give us some before and after footage- people luuuuuuuve that!! Note all the TV progs in the UK,so aspirational.
Thanks Maggie! I've been thinking the same thing. I've been wanting one that speaks English and that's a bit more difficult to find. I might get an architect on soon, though.
love the tour!
Thanks Woody. You know I love myself a good Reno..! Haha
Fabiano is very nice guy this area is very nice to 👍
Thanks . Have you been to Fabiano or Ozzano?
No no only Positano Sorento 2016 Rimini Rome Bonzano 2010 am love Italy
Do you plan on showing us property in Marche ? I heard it's beautiful there. Thank you for taking us on tour.
In time I definitely will. I'm on the verge of giving this channel more of my time and attention. Not sure if it will always be a popular subject, or just this summer, but I really enjoy sharing it!
I'm Italophil and your vids make my day, maybe one day I will have enough money to buy there :)
Nice! If it's something you really want, I'm sure you'll make it happen. Thanks for being a big supporter!
A property with a lot of potential!
It could be a fun project for sure. Federico, I'm excited to show you the next ones!
Hi Dauvo. Great video. What kind of camera are you using now? It's quite good and I'm in the market for one. Please advise, thank you!
Hi Gloria. This camera is actually the osmo pocket. I will send you my Amazon link. I really like it too be honest. It gets a bit hot, but it does 4k and has a lot of functionality. I put a wide angle lens on it for a better field of view in tight spaces. The best part is the camera is tiny so the gimbal can stay balanced really easy instead of fighting the weight of a phone or DSLR camera. It's perfect for vlogging I think. amzn.to/33lws8u
How close are restaurants, home improvement stores, rail stations, and ski resorts
There are some restaurants in the newer portion of town at the base of the hill about 4 minute drive. Grocery stores, train, and hardware stores will be 15 minutes by car in Casale Monferrato.
Ski resorts... probably an hour to an hour and a half away.
Hello Dauvo,
I have a question from my unique position. Where or should I as a black woman be thinking of purchasing property in the regions you're showing?
Please be open and frank with me. I've developed a love for the Italian regions for some 30 yrs now, but haven't seen people of color in videos within the many videos of folks showing areas of Italy.
Where would be the best regions to buy? What experience can I look forward to? I love the country type living, am not so much a City person.
I hope you're not offended by my questions and can direct me.
Monte Ferrato, Piedmont, Positano, Amalfi Coast, what's my best bet? Thanks
Hey Angel, it isn't real estate related but there's an american youtuber called Tia Taylor that lives in Italy. Maybe you could watch her videos to hear about her experience as a black woman in Italy.
Hi Angel! Getting back to old comments and saw I missed yours! Thanks for the question, I like Vladimira's idea. I've seen Tia's content and she shares a lot about her experience in Milan.
I imagine the more you stay in the touristic zones the lower the possibility of cultural problems for any foreigner. Not sure where you are from, but the most likely scenario that you'll come across is someone assumes you've come as a refugee since in recent years we've had a lot of African refugees enter Italy. I have a friend from New York that makes extra effort to dress "American" just to set himself apart as a non refugee.
I'd imagine Positano and Amalfi would have a better diversity than piedmont and Monferrato, but I could be wrong.
Thanks So much for doing this. You have no idea how helpful your reviews are. I am looking to buy a property for my own use. Just to vacation and then eventually retire there. I have no idea what area to choose though. I watched the video on mussemeli that you did then the one with Pierre. Perhaps there or closer to the coast? I am looking for a move in ready for about 5-10k euros. It’s not much but if Pierre could find one I’m hoping I can. Nothing more as I live in the states. I want to be about 30 mins or less to the sea. Still doing research. So your videos help tremendously. I think my only concern is that some of these smaller towns look deserted. I am assuming because of covid. Also are people not wearing masks there anymore? Doesn’t seem to be any concern ....
There are too many areas to choose from, at a certain point you just have to decide.. Do I want the sea? Do I want a train station? Do I want a lot of people? Do I want good weather all the time? After that you can narrow down your search a lot better. Most the towns I visited are pretty well deserted by the younger generations who search work in larger communities. This leaves the older generation at home most the time if not to exit for a stroll and coffee at the local bar. We are much less concerned with Covid these days. In stores it's mandatory and we have to keep our distances, but life is more calm now in this sense.
DauvO I see. Thank you. I think I want to be min 30 mins from the sea. I found a few places in Cianciana that gives me the best of all worlds (mountains, beach and countryside) so I’m going to do some research on that region. Thanks again.
You'll only find a ruin for that price.
What is the population in this comunity is very nice!! Do they have restaurantes or coffe shop?
my dear in Italy there are more bars and restaurants than churches, and these are 100,000
@@GDG-qq2oy Thank you I wasnt sure in those cities in a very small community!
Ozzano Monferrato has about 1400 people. There were probably 1 or 2 smaller coffee shops in this town that I saw, but I didn't search the whole town and I wasn't around when the restaurants would have been open.
I have some friends who want to buy a very cheap house ( under 40.000 euro ) of 100 mq ( not small ) in good conditions in South Italy. Do you know about any specific house ? Thanks.
Did your friends find what they were looking for? Can you be more specific about where in the south? I have contacts in Puglia that could help.
LOve this video!! they tell you the price of the propiety. butthat tree sould go
At least a good trim, don't ya think? Thanks for the feedback Violeta!
@@DauvO Certo caro!! Grazie!
Do people actually travel down these little streets by car? If so, they must be one way streets?
They do actually. Truth be told they aren't always one way streets. Down in Mussomeli there was one street that entered the historical center where a church could be found and cars would frequent it taking turns to pass through. Just something you get used to I imagine. I always prefer to park.
This is nice,thank you for sharing, I'm interested. This is fixer upper
Definitely. Thanks for making it known. Make sure to get all the info before you purchase anything
Roughly how much to renovate?
8 months late .. Hope you found your answer sooner, per sm most likely 500-800 depending on finishes. I'm assuming there's not a major structural project involved, but it is in the north regions.
I saw that ceiling fan! 😂
Haha. Was it you that asked about ceiling fans?
@@DauvO yes lol
Great! Haha. I couldn't remember off the top of my head!
Hello Dav
Hello David I am interested to buy a property in Italy for retirement if you can help me to find one ? I am thinking to buy it in Piedmont.
Where is your wife from? Did you meet her in Italy or were you married before moving and purchasing your home?
I met her online.. and came to Italy to meet her
Do you partner with investors for your projects? Can we talk about it?
Hi Ken. We can discuss it for sure. I will be looking at it more very soon
thank you for the tour! i wrote an email to you , is it possible to communicate there? have a nice day!
Yes. I will respond soon. Thanks Daniel!
I googled hotels and there are a bunch in the "area". So if you want to rent your investment you are competing with the hotels etc in the area.
Another reason I advised that this investing in this area be for personal use at best. Thanks for adding this info!
Amazing vids! I sent ya an email. Very interested in Italian real estate. Hope to connect soon!
Great. I will reply back as soon as possible. Thanks Mark!
Hi Dauvo, you asked us to guess the price, and up until the agent revealed it, I was thinking it would be on the market for €60,000. Personally I wouldn't offer more than €40,000 for it. So the true asking price means it's a bargain, even if it does need a full revamp - new kitchen, new bathroom, electrics, plastering, plumbing, boiler, and new radiators. Call that a further €30,000, and that house could come in at €50-55k once totally restored which is a great price.
However, I didn't like it at all. There's not much privacy, as people will be walking right past your front door, the rooms are all small and dingey with poor light, and there really isn't much of a view given the tree blocking it. No outdoor space either. People buying a house usually want a garden, however small.
Your analysis of the Airbnb potential missed a couple of important points. Tourists want a back yard to relax in, even if only a small space to sit out in or on a sunlounger. Space for a swimming pool would even better. Then they also want private parking which this house doesn't have either. I agree this house would probably not be much of a success on Airbnb and would generate a low price per night coupled with poor occupancy.
The agent spoke good English, and looked professional.
Do keep the viewing videos coming. We are just as excited to view them as you are to make them. I'm seeing more estate agents turning to RUclips to promote their properties in person. It beats just having an online ad with photos, like all the other properties, so this is a way to stand out from the crowd. Even better if you can include some drone shots to provide an aerial view.
Maybe if they property was closer to Milan it would get closer to your 60k initial guess, but in this community definitely not. It's not my favorite property either due to the reasons you pointed out. But there are some that wouldn't mind it. I didn't think it necessary to go through all the points of what the property lacked when talking about the Airbnb potential since it really just didn't have... Potential.
Glad to hear you like the content. I think there will be a house or two you like coming up. But there are plenty more things to consider than we'll most likely mention in the video. Thanks for adding your thoughts!
Looks like it needs a new roof.
I think it got one at this point. Good eye!
Scary area🙃
I am always surprised how badly mantained a lot of the houses are in these area’s. I looked as if nothing was done to the exteriours since the second world war!
You know the economy is not great in Italy, right? That unemployment is high, right? Sometimes survival takes preference over aesthetics.
It is not precisely an economic issue, northern Italy is a rather wealthy area with a relatively low unemployment tax, they are small towns often inhabited by an elderly population, young families live in bigger cities.
Please help.I live in Macedonia and I want to buy 1euro 🏠.Can I buy.Im asking because I don't have a europian passport.Thanks a lot in advance.
So sorry this was not worth it at all, real fixer upper and that wall at the back was just too suspect!
What do you think a fair price would be?
They need to cut that tree