Netflix's latest rom-com is here in the form of "La Dolce Villa," and like any story, plays into the fantasy of some viewers.

Sambuca di Sicilia's $1 home scheme, once dominated by American buyers, now sees increasing Italian interest, rejuvenating the town and fostering a revival of rural Italy’s abandoned properties.

Of the many depopulated Italian towns to launch bargain home schemes in recent years, none have been more successful than Sicily’s Sambuca di Sicilia. Sambuca’s home sell-offs have seen huge ...

This makes them a valuable investment only if you plan on living in a certain property long-term. Italy introduced generous home renovation incentives in 2020 to boost the national construction ...