People distraught by the re-election of Donald Trump are being supplied an escape route – a €1 home in an Italian village.
Ollolai, on the island of Sardinia, is promoting some dilapidated properties for the worth of an espresso in an effort to spice up its flagging inhabitants.
It has launched an online web page to attempt to entice People to relocate, asking: “Are you worned out [sic] by global politics? Looking to embrace a more balanced lifestyle while securing new opportunities?
“It is time to begin constructing your European escape within the gorgeous paradise of Sardinia.”
The village is within the rural coronary heart of Sardinia however the island’s well-known seashores are little greater than an hour’s drive away.
Ollolai authorities say a collection of homes for simply over a greenback can be found and that “many buyers” have already efficiently renovated such properties.
People who do not fancy a renovation venture also can buy a home that is prepared to maneuver into, with these going for as much as €100,000 (£83,000).
The village additionally guarantees expats will get assist “finding contractors and navigating the necessary bureaucracy” as a part of a fast-track process to get arrange.
The precise state of the €1 “fixer-upper” properties is unclear as footage have not but been added to the positioning, although Ollolai guarantees these are coming quickly.
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Ollolai centre. Pic: Google Road View
Mayor Francesco Columbu instructed CNN the positioning was created specifically after Donald Trump’s convincing win within the presidential election left some People apprehensive about the way forward for the nation.
“We just really want, and will focus on, Americans above all,” mentioned the mayor.
“We can’t of course ban people from other countries to apply, but Americans will have a fast-track procedure.
“We’re betting on them to assist us revive the village, they’re our profitable card.”
Mr Columbu mentioned the positioning had already acquired practically 40,000 requests for info.
It is not the primary time Ollolai has supplied such a deal – it launched the identical bargain-basement property supply in 2018.
It’s hoping to reverse a decline that has seen its inhabitants fall from 2,250 to about 1,300 within the final half century as younger folks transfer to greater cities and cities.
