The Truth About 1-Euro Italian Houses
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- Are 1-Euro houses a bargain or renovation nightmare? We've got the answers here in this video!
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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
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?
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
this chick is a whole mood and I'm loving it
Thank you!
It amazes me how many people searched for this info.
The comments section seems very organic.
I'm just here because TH-cam 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!
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
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!
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
Love that you’re so honest and transparent. Love your channel.
Congratulations on your new Italian Home🎉❤😊
Thanks!
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!
You're really helpful. Thanks for sharing this information!
You are welcome!
Thanks for all the info! Lots to think about.
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You’re very welcome!
Excellent insights! Thank you for sharing!
You are so welcome! Glad you found it helpful!
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!
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.
Great information as I was thinking about retiring in Italy.
Thank you! We love it there!
Thanks so much for taking the time to create this video for us.
You are so welcome! I m glad you found it helpful!
Thank you for this highly informative and straight to the point video- with a charming personality to boot! Look forward to watching your other uploads :)
Hi Thank you for your kind words! I am so glad you sr finding it helpful!
Wow you have certainly started my dreaming process! Thank you for the info
You are so welcome!
Thanks for giving me valuable information
You are so welcome! I am happy you liked it!
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!
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?
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!
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!
Thank you for the video! Great data!
You are so welcome and thanks for watching!
This is so informative! Glad to have found your channel.
Thank you Marie! I am so glad you are here!
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?
Very interesting video, I’m not sure why TH-cam 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!
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I know! Such a soft effect with the color!
@@julydanielavillalobos9349 Ciao!
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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!
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
Very informational & interesting. Thank you🌈
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Your video was helpful, thank you.
You are very welcome David!
Thank you! I am thinking of coming over and have lots of questions! Subscribed!
Awesome! Thank you!
Excellent detail...full of important knowledge...thank you
Thank you John! I am so glad you found it helpful!
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 very sound straight advice .
This lady truly understands the local vibe
👏👏 (Genoa)
Thank you Pat! I appreciate it!
Great video! Very informative and a pleasure to watch Thank you!
Thank you Greg! I am so glad you found it helpful!
Thank You for the wonderful insights - Very enlightening.
You are very welcome!
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?
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!
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!
Great video, I really love all your videos. Well done and keep up:)
Thank you Andrea! I am so happy you found this helpful. Stay tuned. We have so much more great information coming!
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!
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.
Great info. Thank you!
You are so welcome Juan Jose!
Great video. Love the information, but also have to say how much I love your hair! Its beautiful!
Oh thank you! That is so nice to hear!
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!
This is what people need, honest no bias review. Thanks so much.
Hi! You are so welcome! Glad it helped!
Thank you so much, this was extremely helpful!
You are so welcome!
Great video! Thank you. Really useful advice!
You are welcome Javier!
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.
youre welcum
retiring in beautiful philippines
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!
Enjoyed listening to you even though I have no idea why TH-cam suggested your video. Well researched.
Thank you Lofti! I am glad you enjoyed it!
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!
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.
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.
Finally a real talk about these houses! Thank you very much for this
You are so welcome!
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.
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.
Thank you I have been dreaming for the past year.
You are so welcome! It is amazing how affordable houses are in Calabria!
Thank for the info. Just love your video
You are so welcome Michael!
I loved your honesty, you're so direct, thanx a lot for this video
You are so welcome!
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
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.
Such a helpful video ☺️ thank you!
You're welcome, glad you enjoyed the video!
Insightful and very informative, thank you Ma'am
You are very welcome!
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!
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.
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.
Excellent presentation. I really enjoyed your very sensible advice. Really on point. Thanks.
Thank you! Glad you liked it!
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.
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!
Something I would like to do. Found your video very helpful, thank you.
Hi Edward! You are so welcome!
I SO enjoy your videos! I lived in Italy for a while and renting seemed complicated enough. I can't imagine buying property, but I am so thankful that you offer your insight and help! Thank you so much!
Thank you so much for writing. we are sop happy that you are enjoying the videos! Happy New Year!
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!
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!
Very helpful information. Thanks.
Thank you Tina!
Great video, subscribed! Can't wait to learn more, looking to buy villa in between bergamo and florence
Oh how exciting! Please let me know how it goes. There is nothing more exciting than finding your dream! I love hearing about it! You can email me at info@supersavvytravelers.com!
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.
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!)
Very interesting points on the ups and downs. Might need ur help in the future. Thank you!!)))
HI Jonas! Thank you! You can contact us at info@supersavvytravelers.com. I am also finishing up our online course that gives you EVERYTHING you need to know to purchase a property in Italy. It will be ready in the next day or so.
Great video, very informative and easy to follow. I’m dreaming of a move to Italy and this video has sparked my interest further. Thank you
Hi Ralph! This is wonderful! I will look for you there!
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.
Why am I getting anxiety watching this? Goodluck Who ever takes this on
I'm guessing because it is a big project.
Great info and advice!
Thanks, I'm glad you found it informative!
This is extremely important information 👏 thank you ❤
You are very welcome!
Lol, you are adorable! Awesome Sense of humor !
Thank you!
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.
Love you, and thank you for such an intelligent thoughts to help us with our future endeavors 💗💋❤️🦋
Hi Norma! Thank you! I am so happy this helped!
THANK YOU. You are very knowledgeable.
You are very welcome Jody!
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)
Hi, what about property taxes ?
Property taxes vary from regional's to region. The South is cheaper than up North. You have the property tax itself then municipal tax and garbage tax. For a comprehensive break down, you can purchase my online course. It will be out in a week or so. It gives you ALL the information you need to see if a move is right for you.
Thx You for SHARRING yr experience & Knowledge . Jes from CANADA.
My pleasure!
Thanks for the info!
You are welcome!
Wow, interesting! 👀👌
Thank you! Glad you liked it!
Thanks!
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!
Thank. You very much for this video full of wise suggestions 👍💚
You are so welcome!
So well presented, thank for posting.
You're very welcome!