By GB News (World News) | Created at 2024-11-21 16:11:28 | Updated at 2024-11-23 00:28:32
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An Italian village in Sardinia is offering homes for just €1 to Americans who may be disenchanted with their country's election results.
The village of Ollolai has launched a dedicated website targeting liberal American expats following the November 5 vote.
The initiative aims to attract new residents to help combat decades of depopulation in the rural community, with Americans being given preferential treatment over other nationalities.
The village is offering three distinct tiers of accommodation to attract newcomers.
Ollolai is offering €1 homes
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Some digital nomads will be offered free temporary housing in the village.
The second tier consists of one-euro homes that require renovation work.
For those seeking immediate occupancy, ready-to-occupy houses are available for up to 100,000 euros.
A dedicated team has been established to assist buyers through the entire purchase process, from arranging private property viewings to finding contractors and managing paperwork.
Mayor Francesco Columbu told CNN the website was specifically designed to attract American voters in the wake of the presidential elections.
His enthusiasm for American newcomers is reflected in the village's policy of favouring US citizens over other nationalities when considering applications.
Ollolai has experienced a dramatic population decline over the past century, dropping from 2,250 to just 1,150 residents today.
The village has seen many families leave during difficult economic times in search of better opportunities.
The population of the town dropped from 2,250 to just 1,150 residents over the past century
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Only a handful of babies are born each year in the community.
To ease the transition for potential buyers, the village has established a special team to guide newcomers through every aspect of purchasing and renovating properties.
Photos and plans of available properties will soon be uploaded to the dedicated website.
The village has set no demographic restrictions for American applicants.
The opportunity is open to people of all ages, including pensioners, remote workers and entrepreneurs interested in starting small businesses in Ollolai.
The initiative offers comprehensive support, with a dedicated team helping prospective buyers navigate the entire purchase process.
Americans will receive priority consideration over applicants from other countries, reflecting the village's strategic focus on attracting US citizens.
