1 Euro Casa for Italians. How they buy abandoned houses. Analysis
Let’s be honest — buying a 1 euro casa in Italy is much easier for Italians themselves than for foreigners. Italians don’t need to learn the language and laws; many have connections to find the right builder or company to address the necessary permits and reconstruction plans for the house.
So, the question is: Why only 14% of those buying abandoned houses are Italians? And if they do buy, which specific 1 euro casa do they consider promising?
Types of 1 Euro Casa in Italy
Let’s figure out which 1 Euro Casa are considered the most interesting to buy and where to find them.
The thing is that citizens of the UK and the USA usually do not understand the Italian architectural features that are characteristic of different regions of Italy.
Due to improper search, they miss out on gem houses, investing in the renovation of which will bring the greatest benefit and comfort of living.
Would you like a house with an inner courtyard? Maybe a rural-style house with arches or columns? They all have their own separate names. Below, we will provide a brief description, but if you save this article, we will soon update it to give you detailed instructions on the construction features for each style (materials, colors, interior solutions, and approximate cost for renovating per square meter of such 1 Euro Casa).
Una “Casa a Corte” Per 1 Euro
Casa a Corte — This type of house is characteristic of rural or suburban areas, as well as small towns in Italy. The feature of this type of house is a large inner courtyard. Along the perimeter of this courtyard are outbuildings. Nowadays, these outbuildings are used less, and they are converted into additional rooms.
This is a good solution for a large family with children or for creating a mini-hotel. Under the 1 Euro House program, such houses are rare, and they are a sought-after opportunity for those who want to start their business in Italy.
Casa Rustica
Casa Rustica — a house with a small courtyard. In English, this would sound like “house with an internal courtyard”.
The courtyard in such houses is smaller. Along the perimeter of this courtyard, there will not be outbuildings but rather parts of your neighbors’ walls. Sometimes these houses are divided into several units for shared use by multiple families.
In such courtyards, you can create a mini-garden, place terracotta pots with flowers, set up a table, or hang a hammock. It’s a very convenient solution for a small family.
These houses are sometimes sold for 1 euro, but there are also options (especially in the Apulia region (Puglia), where such old properties can be bought at low prices. By the way, if you are interested in all regions with affordable real estate in Italy, read the guide.
If you need additional documents and lists of regions with updated lists of 1 Euro Casa 2024, you will find them here.
Casa Masseria
Casa Masseria — these are traditional rural estates, especially common in the regions of Apulia (Puglia), Calabria (Calabria), and Sicily (Sicilia).
Regarding 1 Euro houses in Sicily, read about them in the article.
Masserias typically have a large plot of land near the house where you can accommodate a pool, garden, and many other necessary areas.
Masserias are usually built using local materials such as stone and brick and often have characteristic features such as large gates, inner courtyards, and towers. In the classic sense, this is exactly what can be called a Villa.
The major problem with purchasing a dilapidated Masseria is that they are part of the cultural heritage, and their sale is managed by the Italian government itself. Here’s a large article on how to buy such an abandoned villa (Masseria):
It’s true that there are also small Masserias of simple rectangular shape that can easily be given a stylish and interesting look. In some regions of Italy, such houses may be called “lamia” .
Casa (Trullo)
Casa (Trullo): Trulli are traditional houses in Apulia that were built without the use of mortar, using stones laid in the form of a dome or a cone-shaped roof. The interior ceilings of trulli often have arched or vaulted shapes. I don’t think you will find such houses for 1 Euro, but if you have another property for renovation and you need an architectural gem for tourists, there are skilled craftsmen in Italy who can build a small Trullo for you in the desired location.
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