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The Truth About 1-Euro Italian Houses
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- Опубликовано: 14 авг 2024
- Are 1-Euro houses a bargain or renovation nightmare? We've got the answers here in this video!
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Nice job Chris. Very good advice. Speaking from personal experience. First of all I'll preface that I'm fluent in Italian and am a retired architect. I purchased an abandoned cottage on the isle of Lipari, in a rural part of the island, off the coast of Sicily in 2000. View is stunning. I'm now retired and living here full time. I knew beforehand that it was going to cost me about 300K to purchase and renovate per my "geometra" consultant. I engaged a local "geometra" who is licensed to prepare and submit drawings to the local building authorities and knows the building and land development codes. There is no exact US equivalent. They have diplomas, not university degrees like architects or engineers but are great for small construction projects. He did a fine job preparing drawings and navigating the permit minefield which was very slow. It took three years before the permit was issued. Reviewed by at least 5 agencies. Be advised that older buildings will probably require seismic upgrades if extensive renovations are required for a certificate of occupancy. Don't expect US style HVAC systems. Ductless split systems are the norm here. Sicily is finally catching up with energy efficiency standards, requiring properly insulated buildings to modern US/advanced nation standards. Even folks in small villages are retrofitting insulated windows or rigid insulation on exterior walls or flat roofs. Though mild, Southern Italy can be chilly in winter and at higher altitudes. Energy costs are triple of the US. My recommendation is to buy something already renovated and ready to go. Stay away from the 1 euro deals unless you are prepared to spend many thousands on construction, consultants, fees and have lots of time on your hands and speak Italian. Ciao
Lipari! Wow, definitely a place for very lucky few!!! Yes, I entirely agree with you and good guide for potential foreign buyers. And no, no seller will ever warn you about earthquakes and/or upgrading works. I am Italian Navy retired in Alvito (Lazio), in the red zone, and we live in a house pre-dating 1540.
Thank you Norman! This is so helpful! I would love to see your views. I have a Facebook Group called All About Italy and if you like, please go join! Maurizio! We would love to have you there too! facebook.com/groups/205311277354653/
Wow! Thanks for this information! I like your idea of buying something already renovated and ready to go. Have a great day!
I don t trust Italy!!!!!!!
@@capassoluigi7387 why? Did you have bad experience?
Wow, a straight talker. So refreshing an informed. I love this woman.
Aw shucks! Thank you Eric!
@@SuperSavvyTravelersLLC The truth is, I was so intrigued by your presentation because of similar experiences I have had in Spain. I do architectural restoration in the states, and have toured the north of Spain on the Camino de Santiago a number of times. Passing through all these tiny villages that have been abandoned, I've often entertained the thought of buying one and restoring all the houses. For only a hundred thousand and all the land, what could go wrong ? Your video set me straight on that one. Thanks for the sage advice. Would love to see your town sometime.
@@ericfroberg847 Hi Eric! It would be a great project but what if someone maybe started a fund and did that? How cool would that be? Definitely come visit! We are in Santa Domenica Talao!
My Dear I lived in Sicily and they do not speak Italian just in case you didn't know
@@SuperSavvyTravelersLLC imagine going to stay with my mother in law who could not understand a word of English and I could not speak a word of italianwow But I soon learned the language with a dictionary I stayed there for a few months by the time I came home I could understand everything that was said to me that was forty years ago
I am from Italy and I own a good number of properties. This video is really well made and clear, but always do your own research!
Hi, Thank you for your comment! But yes! Research is the best!
I really wanna buy too...
how can i buy
@@lilithvic do you need a spanish husband? ;)
@@ManMartin para ti , soy lesbiana
We bought a place on the Amalfi Coast and I must say this video is very accurate and informative. A few points that stood out - properties do sit on the market for years as owners set a price (and not the market) and often they aren't willing to budge. There's this, "If I can get what I want, I'll sell it. If not, so what" attitude in lots of places. Now a lot of these small towns, like the one mentioned in the video, can be different as many people just want to sell. When renovating you really are limited to a few companies in your town. Going outside of the area, can create "bad-blood" and that's no way to start life in a new town. And lastly, things take FOREVER to get done.
Hi Amanda! How beautiful! Amalfi is GORGEOUS! You are so right. Sometimes the prices have nothing do with the market at all. There is definitely a "piano, piano" Viewpoint there and if you come from California or a rushy environment you have to get used to it. Thanks for your input!
Great to know this slow down attitude still exists so one doesn’t go in as “rude” Americans. N not to go outside the locals for work.
Piano, piano is prob better for the soul anyway 🙂
chadzwife1 correct! Maybe that’s one of the reasons why Italians are healthier than Americans?
bringing a company from a different city can cost more because you have to factor in their commute or accommodation in the city they'll work in.
Did u buy a 1€ house
It amazes me how many people searched for this info.
The comments section seems very organic.
I'm just here because RUclips recommended me the video.
I watched it all the way because is really informative, clear, entertaining and wholesome even tho I'm not planning to buy/travel/move.
Really good video.
Thank you Taga! We are amazed at how many people are interested in moving to Italy! Thank you for your kind words!
Ditto, Taga Way!! 🇺🇸
Having to "buy a kitchen" is common in Germany too. Counters, cabinets, and appliances are viewed more as furniture than installed fixtures.
Yes they are like Lego kitchens.
Same in greece
And flooring. And lighting fixtures. Some will let you buy the old kitchen., carpet, etc. This is true even when renting.
ZacharyDBrooks same in France
@@cidercik Yup... and some landlords expect(!) you to remove the kitchen when you move out! I scored a free kitchen because of that in April! Most of the other furniture just went to the tip, we had to clear out absolutely everything to the bare walls and floors! Actually I'm surprised they didn't make us remove the partition wall a previous tenant had put in, turning part of the bedroom into storage!
I came across your video by chance and I’m so glad I did. Thank you for explaining what it’s like to search for buy and renovate a property in southern Italy. What a dream. Glad you’re living it.
Hi Eileen! I am so glad you liked it! Thank you for commenting!
This video is how it all started for Ali and I. After watching this video we watched all the rest of your videos, bought your course and about a year later purchased a property in Santa Domenica Talao. Just a note to say thank you Chris for all your hard work and your videos!
Hi Pat! Thank you! I love you guys!
this chick is a whole mood and I'm loving it
Thank you!
Me, a broke millennial: ah yes, twenty thou sounds reasonable 🤔
Ok! Time to start planning!
Young people have always been broke, throughout History. It is, and has always been, the old people with money.
@@cstevenson5256 yes but we have new opportunities now. I know a lot of very young epee who are doing really well.
@@SuperSavvyTravelersLLC Perhaps, anecdotally that might suffice, but more generally data and statistics speak otherwise, then of course structurally what has occurred to the economy, in US, and globally, does not portend well, if those you are in contact with are "doing well". This is just simply in the data, and isn't opinion-based, although anecdotally, i can describe how and where and when. But simply when you look to who has been getting the returns from productivity, or household formation patterns, on deciles and debt,. But this is what I do, so, some thing its politics, no, it just is fact. No opinion possible, only you know how to read the data and what data to look at, or not. Me I could easily buy in Italy. I think Caribbean, or perhaps Georgia, really liked it there. Further, I have lived North East Asia, South East Asia, Central Asia, Central Europe, the Caribbean, visited South Asia, Central America, other Europe, etc... Rather than a car, for a young person to buy a small apartment, cheaply as you imagine better. Then i would encourage to get some experience living abroad. Further, there are plenty of tourist spots, with cheap digs, in US, as well. Great lifestyles, also....so...
Elishia Montenegro wait, me?
I you wanna live in Italy, learn the language first, especially if they charge foreigners more. It also helps with the integration and shows respect to the country you move into. I am a foreigner in Italy myself and remember the isolation felt when I didn't speak the language.
It is so important to start right away for sure!
Exactly!
Yes they do they know your on Holidayand you don't speak the language
A friend sent this to me, as I was one of those people who bought property for the one Euro and it has been a troubling experience. I wish I had this before and am so glad you’ve done this course for people who want to purchase a property. I did check into it before yet even that didn’t prepare me for what was to come. I will definitely recommend this to everyone I know.
Thank you so much Charmaine. I am sorry for your experience.
I admit that it does seem a bit unfair that as an American you can live in and do business in Europe when the reverse is not true. Many years ago I tried to go work in the US but no luck but back in Paris where I worked I was surrounded by americans working in fashion. I didn't mean that in a nasty way, just a reflection, I'm sure it's more complicated that I made it sound.
I understand however working in Italy if you are not an EU citizen is tricky. The guidelines are pretty strict. Probably what happened in that circumstance was that an Italian company hired the Americans working there. Thank you for your observation!
You can't, just work in Europe, and is likely more easy to work in US, as is exhibited by the millions upon millions of legal foreign workers in US.
if other countries owe your country a favour like winning a war or money lending. then it would be possible
@@cstevenson5256 : I beg to differ. As as Australian I found it very easy to work in both Italy and France yet impossible to get a US Green Card. So perhaps you'd be wise to checks your facts.
@@milalewis983 a green card is very different than a work visa.
I love the old architecture I remodeled several old houses here in the US my goal is to move over there and remodel one those old homes
It is really amazing the beauty of these old houses. Let me know when you want to go. If you re looking in Calabria I can help you.
@serendipidus1 and your point is?
To buy a house for 1 euro in Italy is a nightmare you will never get out of it . Only very naïve and uninformed people fall into that trap. This video should have 10 million views.
Thank you. It is definitely not the best investment.
Love that you’re so honest and transparent. Love your channel.
Congratulations on your new Italian Home🎉❤😊
Thanks!
This kind of "giveaway" homes may be shocking to people living in a large city, used to watch homeless people living of vans or whatever. In Portugal, one can buy really cheap land and/or houses, but those will be in remote places, away from business and infrastructure. But in theory, you can get a moving in ready house for way below 40000€, and simple furniture can be had on the cheap, few thousands depending on what you consider necessary. Is a good option for recently retired couples that want to "get away from it all" for some time. Plus there are tax savings to consider as well, in certain conditions.
Definitely!
Very interesting video, I’m not sure why RUclips recommend me this video, but it’s very informative. Love your professionalism... oh and your hair, it’s so nice 😍
Thank you July! I appreciate your kind words!
Super Savvy Travelers, LLC 🙃 Greetings from Costa Rica....!
I know! Such a soft effect with the color!
@@HippieMotMot Ciao!
Hope Rules Exactly...!!,
Great information as I was thinking about retiring in Italy.
Thank you! We love it there!
Very good piece of advice...I'm italian 🤗 It's lovely to see open-minded people ready to live and love our places with a real desire to understand people and culture...the best advice you gave was to bond with people before and see if you are ok around each other to be sure to get along well. In this way you really can find amazing good living and real friends.
Hi Monic,
It is so important! That is really the reason we chose Santa Domenica Talao. The people are so wonderful and they welcome us with open arms. And we are so happy to be.part of it. It is a lovely, lovely situation. Thank you for your comment.
I agree but have to add that some cultures are easier to bond with, used to other cultures more. Learning the basic vocab of the language helps too. I recommend Portugal and Greece are great in tolerance in small rural towns. Italians are a little more into their own groups. Greeks have migrated much more and returned and loads of invasions in history so they are used to different cultures and very hospitable. Whereas Spanish and Italians are much more likely to be closed to inviting you in their groups although are warm hearted.
Very very sound straight advice .
This lady truly understands the local vibe
👏👏 (Genoa)
Thank you Pat! I appreciate it!
Thanks for your informative video, real valuable stuff...liked and subscribed!
I'd love to hear more about those affordable under 20k move-in ready "premium properties" in places other than mussomeli.
Hi! Thank you for your kind words! I am so glad you are enjoying the videos! In September when Pete and I get over there (hopefully!) we will be doing video tours of the properties available. Meanwhile there are a couple that I have photos for. Can you email me at info@supersavvytravelers.com?
Thank you for your insight. My husband and I just entered our 50s and we are in love with Italy! And the Italian people and the Italian language. And it is definitely a dream of ours to purchase a small place we can retire to in 10 years. But not too much of a fixer upper. So we will keep you and all of your information handy. We so appreciate you making this video! The Montoya’s ❤️🇺🇸🇮🇹
Hi Jesse!
Thank you for commenting! It all starts with the dream! How exciting! Please feel free to email me at info@supersavvytravelers.com of you want some help!
How amazing she is. Does not feel as she is pushing anybody into buying from her or making a specific decision. I like how inviting she is and understanding as well as encouraging. Thank you so much for this video
Hi! Thank you so much for your kind words! We so appreciate it!
Before spending serious money, I say go spend some time there and see how you like it. Maybe you change your mind. Maybe not.
Good advice!
You picked the best Village. After you took us on the tour of the other Villages, we could see that there are different vibes in different villages. This is a fantastic video! I am excited about your BNB. Let everyone know the website to see your pictures of your village.
Hi Lis! Good idea! You have to come again. Casa Cristina has your top floor apartment waiting for you!
Vital information for anyone who wants to buy there like me for instance. Thank you so much for this much needed do's and dont's!
Hi Sandra! You are so welcome!
All proves "Tanstaafl" There ain't no such thing as a free lunch
Yes but there is a such ting as a great value. You just need to be in the know so you can spot them when they come up!
Chris, thank you for bringing this to light , really appreciated. Loved the way you talk about it and all the info shared. I just started my research on buying a property and hopefully in 4/ 5 years I'll get this done. Wish you all the best, stay safe ♡
Hi Priscila!
You are so welcome! Good luck on your project. It is really the most fun project I can think of. Stay in touch and let me know how it is going!
First decide what you want to do with your time. That will tell you what kind of house, and where. Rent for the first year.
Much of this advice applies all over the world. And to put it into perspective, you can buy a $1 in Detroit, but in Detroit, you already know why it is cheap. Find out why in Italy.
I explained in the video why they are cheap. I think you might have missed that part.
I was referring to individual cases.
Fell down the rabbit hole of your videos!
My husband and I just started the process of finding and came across your site.
Hi and welcome to the rabbit hole! We are so happy you found us!
Oh my god! I wish I had seen your 13.000 euro apartment offer a year ago I would have bought it!!! if you have anything like this again, let me know and I might get a loan.
Hi Sarva, That one is still available and there are many more! Email me at info@supersavvytravelers.com if you are interested in seeing it.
Wow you have certainly started my dreaming process! Thank you for the info
You are so welcome!
Thanks for all the info! Lots to think about.
You are welcome!
You’re very welcome!
Gosh. This video has my mind GOING. This may be the change I need in my life to give it the boost it needs. Thank you for this video.
You are so welcome! Contact me if you need help! info@supersavvytravelers.com
You said to write you what we want even if it's dreaming. Well I'm dreaming to buy a farmhouse in North Italy where i'm living, to live there with my 2 kids and see them playing and running around, cultivating some bio veggies and fruits, welcoming visitors .........
it's good to drean like you said and i hope my dream comea true one day
I am sure you can make it reality. Let me know if you need help.
Wow. I love it. Love how frank you are. This is something I had in mind for quite a long while. Thank you
You are welcome! Let us know if you want come and look at properties!
Some misunderstandings in the video.
In Southern Europe its custom to hire people from the place for several reasons. They are easier to find, closer if something has to be discussed.
In whole Europe legal issues tend to drag a long time. Law suits are strongly discouraged, and normally we first try other ways before doing that. I was told that in the US it's pretty common to do law-suits. This though doesn't mean at all that you cannot hire people from other areas.
But what has to be taken into consideration is also the area. In the South because of the mafia, it's better to ask a native if you can hire someone without issues from another area. Try though to stay in the region.
The US houses we consider them in europe more prefab than real built houses. For us built houses means automatically brick. Wooden houses are mainly vacation houses in northern Europe. Wooden houses cannot be used in the South because of earthquakes.
In the med if any building was made from sand you could say goodbye to it several centuries ago. In antiquity you would see sand houses, which you don't anymore.
The older houses were made out of stone, and stone alone. My grandparents house was built like that and there is nothing in between the stones. But that is general for my area. In other areas they used mud(not from sand but earth) with something else inside (depends on the area, islanders for example would add for example smashed sea cells they could find on the beach, mountainers would add hay, etc.) This is the same in Italy too.
Only newer houses are made out of bricks and, in earthquake areas or taller buildings, iron. But only the stone ones will cost you 1euro.
The red roof tiles are used only on the roof, and some times as ornaments, and most certainly they were never part of walls.
If water in old and new buildings in Europe has passed on the bearing walls, then yes you have to redo the whole building. And that's why you have to go with a civil engineer to tell you which are the bearing walls and if they are damaged. When you want to buy an older house like this, the first thing you do before buying anything is to go with an engineer to check the place, tell you what should be done, etc. That engineer will have to make a report that you have to show to the housing department (it's called differently in every european country) and they should aprove the changes you want to do. Even if that is just adjusting it. Once they have given you permission to go on, you can go on.
If the house is renovated and they want to sell it, of course they can. Not at those prices in that area of Italy, but that also depends on the materials they've put inside. In some cases, if the materials used are expensive, then the price can go even more than 250k. I've seen houses in those areas as old as the 1 euro houses with Carrera marbles, and other expensive materials.
Unfortunately, people do that in the South of europe with whomever comes from a rich country like US, Japan, Germany, UK and others and for whatever. It's bad, we know it, and we are trying our best to change that. For example, when a foreigner wants to take a taxi I will ask them where they want to go, and I will tell them about how much they should spend on the taxi. 50 euros for a 5 minute ride is criminal, not just bad.
Wow Gigi! Thank you for the detail in your comment. This is very valuable information and insight from someone who is obviously knowledgeable. What you say about the building team being close makes a lot of sense. In our walls there is a mix of everything but that could be unique to our area perhaps.
And you are absolutely right about the renovations being overdone for the area. Most of the houses we see renovated have nice materials but not super expensive. There was one house that was done up with marble and really high end fixtures but it is sitting on the market because it is way too expensive to sell in that area.
Everything you say here adds great detail. Thank you for taking the time to write!
I’m sick and tired of people describing Italy as mafia.
Let’s once and for all put things strait. Mafia is a reality. But not all are mafiosi and not everywhere there’s mafia. The almost totality of Italians are decent people and the vast majority of the country has no mafia.
Said that, whoever wants to buy a property in Italy, you can do this in all security, very, super very unlikely to having to deal with the mafia. As a matter of fact, Italy has no more delinquency that the US for example. Actually is the contrary. Look at the poor George Floyd killed even by the hands of whom citizens should most trust: the police! And African Americans and any other minority aren’t the only victims.
So, foreigners, go to Italy and buy your house with peace of mind and of course common sense, the the same very manner you would apply common sense in your country.
Welcome to Italy!
I had a rather strange experience in Spain one time, and still do not understand it. It was around 1980, I was in the navy, and just took off on foot, got lost, and flagged down a cab. Because I did not speak good Spanish at the time, I drew him a picture of the ship I was on, but he did not recognize it as a ship I guess, so I drew a second drawing with sails. Well, he takes me to the site of the replica of one of Colombus's ships, which turns out to be great, because it is just down the peer from where the ship I was on was docked. So I get out of the taxi, and I am already knowing that this will be my last trip to Spain, so I literally tried to hand him all the Spanish money I had, but he refused it. I am like, not believing it, he saved my skin getting me there, so I persisted, and eventually wore him down, and he took it. I do not recall the exact amount, but it was at least double the fare he wanted to charge. But to this day, I still wonder what was going on in his head that he would refuse it . . . . I should have learned Spanish much earlier than I eventually did I guess.
@@shawnirwin6633 That is a great story Shawn!
@@shawnirwin6633 it's simple Spain had been run strictly under the Franco regime up to recently then and was still very Catholic, so he was honest. .. But that was in 1980 and there wasn't the culture of taking advantage especially of foreigners that there is today.
Wow, so glad I discovered this woman! I’m in the process of applying for my Italian Citizenship based on bloodline, and I plan on retiring in Italy in a few years. Will definitely reach out to her for advice!!
Hi JoAnne! Glad you found us!
That territorial issue may explain the head in the wall. 😳😳😳 Thank you, so informative.
Lol! According to Antonello, it was likely invading brigands making an example of someone. We may never know but it makes for some great stories!
You're really helpful. Thanks for sharing this information!
You are welcome!
This is what people need, honest no bias review. Thanks so much.
Hi! You are so welcome! Glad it helped!
Lots on the internet have purchased a one euro property, renovated them and are loving life. Many on RUclips doing it now. They do their own work and bring family and friends over to assist. Please check out a lot are coming over from England, Ireland etc.
If they are doing their own work without an architect, geometra or engineer, they are abusive. While I am sure some have done this the bottom line is that these house are being given away for a reason.
@@SuperSavvyTravelersLLC depopulation is the reason. How are they are abusive ? Many buyers have done amazing jobs. Negative to call buyers abusive. Some buyers are professionals and have made wonderful homes. Ones abusing are profiting turning places into b an b and bnm etc.
Madam ! what an absolute charming personality you have.. My friend and I were day dreaming building palazzos in the air. Visions of living in 🇮🇹 in our dotage. You shed light on facts & reality. Thanks.
This is so great! Thank you! I can't wait to see what you do!!!
@@SuperSavvyTravelersLLC dear Gal - for dreams to come to fruition ..one needs an extremely well stacked downy feather lined nest egg :)
If you are an EU citizen, it's easier because most of these offers are on condition that you restore the property, according to planning laws and they are all grade listed. And then you can get funds from the EU to do them up.
We have not fully explored grants and funds but I know they are out there. You can renovate remotely. It is definitely easier to do so while you are there but remotely can be done if you have the right people.
Thanks for giving me valuable information
You are so welcome! I am happy you liked it!
This is the first video that actually entices me to think about it. You can buy $1 houses in Detroit too, of course. But you might really find a Medieval ruins on the coast that would be a perfect fit for you.
Yes there are so many options with regard to properties. Now is a great time to buy!
So sweet you're open to people just writing you its refreshing most people are on youtube as a business and it stops rigidly right there. Love all you've done!!
I am meeting so many awesome people! I love this opportunity!
This video helped so much, I’m 15 and I live in the uk and I really want to move to Italy in 3 or 4 years with my friend and I want to be very prepared but I’m so excited. ❤️
Hi Kirsty! This is wonderful! Come see Santa Domenica Talao! You will love it!
Many of these 1 euro offerings require that the person/family lives in Italy in that village for at least 6 months a year, and often must indicate working there or in the area. Right?
Hi Janice, not necessarily. I think that each contract must be reviewed carefully as there may be different provision but As far as government laws, there is nothing like that that is required to purchase one of these houses. YOU do not need to be a resident to purchase a house in Italy.
@@SuperSavvyTravelersLLC You need to be particularly an Italian resident or European Resident? Im American/French...... THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME xx
Aura - For Americans you don’t need Visa. As I said, I’m French/American. Both passports....my question was, if you need to be particularly Italian.
Hello Chris, thanks for making your informative video post, Im sure many have found it informative as did I. I am a world traveler, home has been Mexico for many years, and have been going to Italy now for many summers with my Italian wife, and we have been playing around with a 2nd home idea in Italy. We have thought about one of these southern village opportunities and what you've laid out here in your video is very realistic and what should be expected if someone was going to want to buy and renovate, Being an Ex Builder from Canada I know whats involved in renovating most houses, but these houses as you mentioned, are sometimes over 200yrs old or more, and can really be tricky to renovate, and to be done correctly, not to mention expensive as you've pointed out. I would also mention to your followers that if they were going to buy a home that has been renovated is to ask for before and after photos of the complete reno to make sure the work was done properly, obviously this falls onto the buyer in doing their due diligence but I would imagine with all this cheap opportunities there your always going to get the ones who take advantage of foreigners and you could get stuck with a money pit.. buyer beware is always the key.. If we get over there soon after this covid thing hopefully ends, we will look you up and maybe have an espresso and chat. buon appetito ciao jon
Hello! Thank you for the tips and please do look us up!
Very interesting and good presentation. I love travelling and dreamed of travelling upon retirement. My fear is what's the acceptance of African Americans families living in Italy.
I was clicking on this video out of curiosity and I loved the content very much. After about 1-2 minutes of listening to her, I thought to myself: now, that's an intelligent, smart women. Besides, she seems so authentic and honest, just made me wanting to meet her and listen to her stories and experiences in the Italian real estate market. :) :)
How lovely Barbara!! Thank you for your beautiful words! Come to Calabria soon and let’s have a coffee!
Excellent insights! Thank you for sharing!
You are so welcome! Glad you found it helpful!
Thanks for this great info. My husband and I love,love,love southern Italy and we were researching that 1euro property but after reading all the conditions and now hearing first hand info from you not such a good idea. I dream of owning something in Italy one day but not sure when.
This is great! Honestly there is SO much available that you will have no problem finding a beautiful property for not very much money. You can email me with any questions. info@supersavvytravelers.com
I am planning a trip to Italy in 2021. I have started studying Italian & the culture. So many things I want to see & not the tourist areas. Watching your video, makes me want to explore the idea of buying a property
This is great Kevin! When you come, definitely head to Calabria.You will love it there!
If the italian’s are not buying...BEWARE!
There is a man from Naples who has purchased several ruins in our village and is in the process of restoring them. The problem is that there are so many abandoned properties there that need some love.
Kathleen Smith Ha ha ha... I know...
Hi from Sicily! Good work. S. Domenica Talao is very nice village as are many little villages in southern Italy, but why you don't talk of the ancient part of Scalea? Do you know East Coast of Sicily, from sea to Etna? If not, then don't forget to visit, if yes don't forget to return.
As you noted 1€ buy isn't the only option, there are better.
I hope to see this some day.
Hi! Thank you! It is a gorgeous village and you are so right there are so many. Scalea is so pretty too!I haven't ben to Sicily yet though I am dying to see it. There is so much beauty there. I really can't wait! You are also right abut the better options. We have many in our village!
I checked out the one dollar listings and u have three years to do renovations to make it livable and if u dont make it in time they take the property back and its actually $1500 not $1
Hi Jena, each of these houses have contingencies. You have to really go in with eyes wide open. Thanks for your comment!
I've always wondered about these 1 euro offerings (one sees them in Portugal and Spain too). Very pleased with this video. Just the right length and just the right amount of info. Mi è piaciuto un sacco
Thank you so much! We appreciate it!
I have no money and no intention to buy in Italy but your video was super well done and very informative. I think it's a great resource for those that are looking into that.
HI Thank you for your kind words!
Very useful information, thank you very much. One of my dream countries to visit some day is Italy.
Thank you! It is so lovely there!
I love watching House Hunters International and have seen some very cheap Italian properties in beautiful remote villages where the buyers plunk around 100k+ . But how is the plumbing and sewage of said towns? Will the water pressure be any good? What if you install a washing machine or dishwasher? Are there giant cisterns underground in case of fires? Are there gas hookups, or do you buy tanks and refill them? Is the internet connection strong? Are there power outages? I remember one episode in particular that didn't have any street lamps and the neighbors were arguing so much that the filming crew picked up the sound. All those external things people should consider.
Yes these are all great questions that need to be asked in any village or town in Italy as houses are so different than in American and the due diligence that buyers need to exercise is way more than in the states. YOU do have to really educate yourself before purchasing as there are questions you might not know to ask.
In our village, the plumbing works well and I have not had a problem with water pressure in my house. Although I know that some houses can have natural gas hookups, we use a propane stove because ours does not have natural gas and I hate electrical stoves. I prefer to refill the propane tanks on occasion but it lasts a long tie when used for cooking.
YOU can get WIFI through TIM that is great. It is also available free throughout the upper village. Never had a power outage and I have no idea about the cisterns but the houses are all stone and I have never heard of a fire in our village. That said, not all villages are like our and you do have to find these things out.
@@SuperSavvyTravelersLLC Induction electric cook tops are the duck's guts. Easy to clean, no carbon monoxide, can't burn yourself, easy temperature control and just as hot as gas. Love your show and Italy.
Valerie Mac Fair it’s also insane for us Italian get a visa in Us or Canada.
These one-euro homes shouldn't be that scary. However, you do have to have a plan for the property. The very first thing that you will need to do is repair the outside of the house and that keeps the town off your back. The second thing to do is to map out what you want to do before the work begins. Figure out what you can do and what will have to be completed by a licensed
contractor. Then starts the cleanout. You will need to rip out the plaster (or whatever they used). Don't worry about the floors just yet. After you get rid of the old plaster then cut channels to run new electrical wiring if needed. Then address the plumbing. It might be okay or it might need new piping. Once you get those issues done, it's time to repair and plaster the walls. After that is done it's time to address the windows. Those will probably have to be installed by a contractor. You do the windows so the hard work on the plaster. Once done, it's time to paint. That you can do by yourself. Then address the new kitchen. You will probably need to upgrade one. Before you purchase a property, consider the condition of the roof. Think about the cost vs. value. The place might not be worth renovating. So primarily look for a place that just needs cosmetic work.
Very good advice. Thank you!
Wow....love this lady. To the point, no chit chat b.s. straight forward and great info. So much appreciate her.
Thank you Dana! That is so nice to hear!
Thank you so much for this info it did answer some questions I had. My wife and I plan on early retiring in Italy or Spain. So your info helped us. Thank you.
Hi Danny,
You are so welcome! Please feel free to email us and ask any other questions you might have.
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retiring in beautiful philippines
In my area of the USA we have area in adobes that are or over 500 years old and we rebuild them
WOW Very cool! I would love to see some photos!
new mexico?
You think that old i slept in a stone bee hive hut in Ireland still waterproof Dating to the 6 century ,no Door that would be long gone.
The oldest adobe is in Santa Fe, NM. and estimated to have been built in the mid 1700's...270 years ago.
In Texas restoration and rebuilding become state sport, bragging competition in who spent more.
Thanks so much for taking the time to create this video for us.
You are so welcome! I m glad you found it helpful!
One thing you should mention about these 1Euro towns is that they are remote, some very far from train service (forget busses in remote italy), and that is why so many are being abandoned. You will need a car but you cannot register a car unless you are a citizen. Home ownership does not give you the right to register a car. Perhaps if you are a legal temporary resident but I don't know.
Hi Vincent. Great points. From what I know you have to at least have applied for residency to be able to purchase a car and yes, many of these places are remote and off the train lines.
Why am I getting anxiety watching this? Goodluck Who ever takes this on
I'm guessing because it is a big project.
found a head?!?!?! hahahahahhaa thank you for the info.. still wanna try it .. but huh..i'm in Canada
Hi! Yes he found a head! And when I asked what happened to the body Salvatore told me he didn't know but he assumed it ended up in the soup! EW!!!! (He was joking!)
If you are using a geometra he/she will be able to ask your various contractors (essentially, you're the general contractor) for a preventivo (which is the estimate for the work). In my experience, provided the work is well understood, the preventivo is accurate and the contractor will deliver at that price. Our estate agent (who helped us select our geometra and contractors) assured us that the price is the price. So ASK FOR A PREVENTIVO.
Hi Jiri! That is our experience too. We have never had anything go over budget. Very honest and responsible!
This is amazing that you are offering your experience! It’s my dream to buy a small apartment in Italy so I can bring my daughter every year to build our community there (I love everything Italian, it reminds me of my culture -Iranian-family, food, friends!). When I retire in 15-20 years, I would like to live there part of the year every year and contribute/be part of the community. I saw you interviewed somewhere and started following you. Thank you so very much for sharing your knowledge I will be reaching out to you to talk dreams!❤❤
Thank you so much! The community and family culture is really what drew us to Italy. It is so great to be part of it. It is a great time to look for properties there or even just to come for a visit.
I'm leaving for italy from texas april second.. I'm going to spend three weeks up in the north. I was In italy in nineteen ninety seven. The furthest north I went to luca and Pisa, Florence,
Umbria, naples, Rome and Almafi coastal towns.
This trip Milan, Genoa, Bologna ect I want to head south. I'm interested in coastal or within a half hour to the beach and are in the 7% tax area, I a m selling my house here and seriously want to spend more than 3 months in Italy on a ERV. Any suggestions? Ps retired widow.
Very informational & interesting. Thank you🌈
You are so welcome!
Where in southern Italy are you located? Thanks
We are in Calabria in the Riviera Dei Cedri which is the Calabria Coast from Tortora down to Paola. Our village is in Santa Domenica Talao.
Very useful info video. I have a question about renovating. Can a buyer do the building works themselves? I have been building in ireland for several years and wouldn't be willing to pay for works I'm more than capable of doing myself. So can a buyer carry out their own works or is there some reason they cant? Thanks
Hello! There are some you can absolutely do yourself however anything structural you will need to work with an engineer, a geometra or architect. I think it varies from town to town. The important part is getting someone willing to sign off on the project once it is done because if there are structural changes you must have it signed off my one of these professionals. I would check with the locals and see. Non structural stuff though is ok.
@@SuperSavvyTravelersLLC Hi. Thanks for your reply. I would be interested in looking further into it. I would have to be carrying out the works myself to ensure correct methods and materials are used. I have a degree in engineering and am a qualified carpenter, hence the building history. I also own a small kitchens and wardrobe manufacture and fitting business so I am very experienced in all the major elements of a building project. I would bring my own team with me, all I need is materials and the property. Is there a listing showing the properties on offer or are they limited or are they easily accessed for information? Also do you have any videos planned re the conveyance end of purchasing property?
You b+b project looks like the kind of thing I love to get my teeth into. Good luck with your renovations and I look forward to your progress update videos on the b+b and others. Hope it goes great for you with no issues. Darren.
Enjoyed listening to you even though I have no idea why RUclips suggested your video. Well researched.
Thank you Lofti! I am glad you enjoyed it!
Your video was helpful, thank you.
You are very welcome David!
Sounds like DIY paradise.
It is a great adventure!
It was actually not so much, Because it is not the "DIY" american style. It has a historic need that need's to be complained. And you can't just put some random wood in half of the wall that was a broken rock wall. You need to rebuild it, and it is no easy, is not "just put some nails here".
warte schleife so they rot further. Very sad. That mindset needs to change before their gone.
I was excited about renovating the medieval house we bought, until I realized that we couldn't do anything by ourselves x)
Very interesting. I’ll start my research and contact you. Thank you. Currently I live in AZ, but I did live in Germany for 4 years, and did travel to parts of Italy.
Wonderful! We look forward to seeing you!
Finally a real talk about these houses! Thank you very much for this
You are so welcome!
I don't want a $%$%$^^ apartment, I want a house with some land where I can enjoy a laid-back life in the sun. Renovation not quite my forte.
LOL!
It's been our dream to have a house in Italy....do you know any Asian who have bought property there?
Hi Maureen,
I have not specifically heard of Asians purchasing property but the process would be the same. I have seen people of all races visiting our village. Our mayor points with pride to the fact that people from all over the world have chosen to make Santa Domenica Talao our homes.
@@SuperSavvyTravelersLLC this makes us very hopeful...thanks and good luck
Hi Maureen, I'm Italian (living between Rome and Liguria), but I have family in the south, so I understand the situation. Italy has a sizeable community of specifically Chinese immigrants spread throughout the entire boot; even my father's (tiny) village in Campania has a couple Chinese-Italian families. People from other nationalities tend to cluster in the cities though; there's a small Korean community in Rome for example.
As for racial pregiudice, I don't think you will face much. I am not asian, but I am mixed race and I grew up in the US, so although our experiences would obviously differ, I think my case can prove useful. Especially in these small towns where everyone knows everyone, you'd be American or Canadian or whatever your nationality is first and your ethnicity second. I don't think your experience will differ much from any other American, regardless of ethnicity. In a larger city where not everyone knows everyone, of course, things may change, though they still won't be hostile. Italy is a European country, afterall, and has its fair share of immigrants from all over the world.
@@caiomatteotavino7250 thank you for your response! I'm concern about the purchasing process, because I never knew any Indonesian who own property in Italy but I'm very hopeful 😊😊
@@caiomatteotavino7250 Thank you so much for weighing in here. Very helpful!
Thank-you for your video. It was very useful to me as you addressed a number of questions I had been wondering about.
You are very welcome!
Hi, I'm Italian and I'm amazed at seeing how many naive foreigners really believe that buying a dilapidated house that nobody would want, in places often deserted by the original inhabitants, even at the symbolic price of €1 will be a big deal. I'm amazed at seeing the business that's been built around this mouse-trap, exploiting the fact that many foreigners are attracted by the idea of the Italian way of living, Italian food, Italian beautiful nature. As I've seen, the majority of these buildings are set in villages far from all commodities, in faraway places, and often so severely damaged that their previous owners thought it was best to just let them crumble to pieces. I've watched some YT channels advertising this business and I was horrified. Some buildings were clearly damaged by earthquakes and very unsafe and the agent told the naive would be costumer that it was all perfectly okay! I was shocked! Then, as the lady said, it isn't easy to trust the builders. Many will take advantage of the fact that the new owner is a foreigner and they could charge more than they should be, or they could not work at the best standards. Even we Italians have such issues, but for foreigners it could be harder to detect. Actually I would never buy anything of the kind, nor would I go to any of the places they offer as a big deal. I suspect there is a big business going on underneath, but certainly not for the naive people who really believe that one can get for free a beautiful property and live happily ever after. Please, beware.
Hi Francesca! Yes, many of these properties are extremely damaged and need extensive structural work. In a recent video I talked about who should and should not consider a1 Euro Italian house. In my mind it is for someone who wants a project, has sufficient money and really is not worried about spending it. It is not for someone who thinks they can buy a house on the cheap. If you hav limited capital, there are so many properties that need only cosmetic fixes and they would be lovely. As Have mentioned in several videos, it would be very easy to spend way more than a house is ultimately worth in these locations just on structural repairs. Thank you for your comment!
@@SuperSavvyTravelersLLC Thanks to you for your videos. And thank you for the great job you are doing for letting the people know how beautiful and welcoming Calabria is. My father was from Calabria and I love the place.
I'm ready to buy my $1 euro house
Ok!
Why not a beautiful ready to move in apt as Chris recommended?
@@sariahpiacentini9274 because some of us are great at repairs and poor
@@ElizabethMBoyd The $1 will be expensive to fix, unless you are a constructor yourself.
Sevi Regis, how long do you have to do reno.?
Thank you I have been dreaming for the past year.
You are so welcome! It is amazing how affordable houses are in Calabria!
I am a contractor with tools, scaffolds, cars etc... Business is kind a sucks here where i live. I was thinking to buy a caravan, and move over there and do the renovation on my own. I am an EU citizen so actually i could even work on other projects if i need to. I am not sure if its a good idea, you tell me.
Hi Atilla, It is hard to ay. I think you really have to go there and look to see what the job market is like. One thing I can say is that the cost of living is very low in Calabria and people ALWAYS need work done.
@@SuperSavvyTravelersLLC what i meant is renovating one of the 1E house on my own. And if there is some other projects, i would do it as jump in, side work, just to have some extra income.
Chris Thank you very much! Very good info. I'll be contacting you soon to get you more info on our situation, and possibly investing in Italy ourselves. Looking forward to seeing what you recommend.
Hi Jose! FABULOUS! We will look for you!
I mean, it would be great to buy one , I could try and fix the wall, but it's so hard to find a head to put in it...Hm, who....maybe... a politician?! Somebody with a big head, I think...
Yes I have not seen heads for sale anywhere. You might have to use bricks instead!
Great Video,opened the Really Truth of this amazing investment in buildings costs as 1 cup of coffe...
Thanks - there are indeed some good deals to be had, but keep in mind the 1 Euro is just a start for most of these buildings.
I have never been to Italy but since listening to your you tube I can’t wait to go after COVID 19
OMG ME too! I will look for you there!
Take a course (in the US) as a builder ,buy a small house, and do all your repairs yourself.
You can do a lot by yourself but for structural work you will need an architect, engineer or geometra.
I'd have a feeling a couple of big guys would come around to welcome me to the village and I'd be paying them every week to prevent any " accidents" .
I don't know where you have visited but we have never seen anything weird like this and we have been everywhere in Italy.
Rufus Chucklebutty , you made me laugh, but you are soooo right! In southern Italy the mafia is very strong!
They don't bother normal citizens like that, maybe you're thinking about businesses
Lol, you are adorable! Awesome Sense of humor !
Thank you!
This video is clear to understand I was planning to buy 1€ house in Sicily,and I came across this video thanks for the tips and info.
You are so welcome! For some, it is a great experience but you can go in armed with data! Good luck!
Not sure about Italy but a head, usually of a child, was rumoured to be used in ancient times in SE Asia to ensure good luck for the build but it was more for the homes of nobility, king's palaces and sometimes large bridges.
Wow! Our architect said that he figure dit was form the time when brigands came a looted and someone was made an example of. Odd choice of building material though for sure!
They found a persons head in a wall...
They really did .... you never know what you might come across when you start renovating these buildings!
@@SuperSavvyTravelersLLC It was a very old head.
Great deal: get this cheap house and get a-head!
Wow, interesting! 👀👌
Thank you! Glad you liked it!
Thanks!
The building companies usually work in a specific area due to cost, not necessarily because they're being weird. We had estimates made for redoing our medieval house by a few different companies.
Ended up going with the locals because you need a special permit to access the town with vehicles (fortified village, steps instead of streets). An outside company would have bought services from the local one for transportation of material to and from the house.
It would have cost us twice as much to get anyone who wasn't the local builders.
There is one more reason why going with the locals is a good idea. As they are very likely to know exactly the condition of the other properties next to yours (it's rare to find a medieval town house that doesn't lean on or at least share a wall with another property), they'll know what needs to be done for your house to be safe to live in.
They'll do their best as they can't afford bad feedback in their hometown ;)
So in the end it was an easy choice, and the house turned out fabulous 😊
Hi Kate! Thank you for this valuable information! This s great to know. I would love to see how your house turned out! The workmanship down there in our area at least is stunning. These guys are artisans not just builders. I am so happy that you have a lovely house!
@@SuperSavvyTravelersLLC Absolutely, often these companies are family businesses and their knowledge and skills have been passed on for generations.
Sometimes the Italian way of doing things can feel a little baffling, but they sure know how to deal with these ancient buildings! 😊
I am Deepak Kumar 25 year old from India, I want to buy Italian house and stay here . I love italy so much
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