Month: July 2024

How to Buy a House in Italy for 1 Euro [step by step guide]

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Depopulation, has some potential benefits for property investors!

Buying a house in Italy for 1 euro is a great opportunity, promoted by several towns aiming to revive declining populations and renovate old properties.

Here’s a step-by-step guide tailored for a UK resident:

Step-by-Step Instructions:

Research and Choose a Town: Several Italian towns have offered homes for 1 euro. Each town has different terms and conditions. Here are some notable ones:

  • Sambuca di Sicilia
  • Ollolai, Sardinia
  • Mussomeli, Sicily
  • Bivona, Sicily
  • Laurenzana, Basilicata

    Visit the Official Websites: Each town usually has an official website or a dedicated page for the 1 euro house initiative. Here are some URLs:

      Understand the Conditions: Each town has specific conditions that buyers must meet, such as:

      • Committing to renovate the property within a specified timeframe (usually 3 years).
      • Paying a deposit (often around €5,000), which is refunded after renovations are completed.
      • Using local contractors for the renovation work.

        Contact the Municipality: Send an email or call the municipal office to express your interest and get detailed information.

          Plan a Visit: It’s highly recommended to visit the town and view the properties. Contact the municipality to arrange a visit.

            Prepare Your Documents:

            • Passport
            • Proof of income
            • Proof of funds for renovation

              Sign the Preliminary Agreement: During your visit, if you decide to proceed, you will sign a preliminary purchase agreement (compromesso).

                Open an Italian Bank Account: You will need an Italian bank account to handle transactions and utility payments. Many banks offer services in English.

                  Hire a Local Notary (Notaio): The notary will handle the legal aspects of the purchase, ensuring the property is free from debts and encumbrances.

                    Finalize the Purchase: After the preliminary agreement, you will sign the final deed (atto di vendita) before a notary. This completes the purchase.

                      Commence Renovation: Begin renovation work as per the conditions. Ensure you adhere to local building codes and regulations.

                        1. Enjoy Your New Home: Once renovations are complete, you can enjoy your new Italian home!

                        Useful Resources:

                        This is a general guide, so make sure to get detailed information from the specific municipality you’re interested in. Good luck with your house hunt in Italy!

                        eCommerce Structured Data

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                        E-commerce Example for Structured Data Carousels

                        Below are step by step instructions

                        You will need:

                        • A “summary” or “Product Listings Page” with structured data
                        • Structured data on the product pages themselves

                        At the time of writing, this feature is only available in EU countries.

                        Step 1: Choose and Implement a Summary Page

                        Create a summary page that lists multiple products, each linking to a detailed product page.

                        For example, a category page that lists “Top 5 Winter Coats.”

                        Step 2: Add Required Properties to the Summary Page

                        Add the ItemList structured data to your summary page. Here’s an example in JSON-LD format:

                        <html>
  <head>
    <title>Top 5 Winter Coats</title>
    <script type="application/ld+json">
      {
        "@context": "https://schema.org",
        "@type": "ItemList",
        "itemListElement": [
          {
            "@type": "ListItem",
            "position": 1,
            "item": {
              "@type": "Product",
              "name": "Puffy Coat Series by Goat Coat",
              "image": [
                "https://example.com/photos/1x1/photo.jpg",
                "https://example.com/photos/4x3/photo.jpg",
                "https://example.com/photos/16x9/photo.jpg"
              ],
              "offers": {
                "@type": "AggregateOffer",
                "lowPrice": 45.00,
                "highPrice": 60.00,
                "priceCurrency": "USD"
              },
              "aggregateRating": {
                "@type": "AggregateRating",
                "ratingValue": 4.9,
                "reviewCount": 50
              },
              "url": "https://www.example.com/puffy-coats"
            }
          },
          {
            "@type": "ListItem",
            "position": 2,
            "item": {
              "@type": "Product",
              "name": "Wool Coat Series by Best Coats Around",
              "image": [
                "https://example.com/photos/1x1/photo.jpg",
                "https://example.com/photos/4x3/photo.jpg",
                "https://example.com/photos/16x9/photo.jpg"
              ],
              "offers": {
                "@type": "AggregateOffer",
                "lowPrice": 189.00,
                "highPrice": 200.00,
                "priceCurrency": "USD"
              },
              "aggregateRating": {
                "@type": "AggregateRating",
                "ratingValue": 4.7,
                "reviewCount": 827
              },
              "url": "https://www.example.com/wool-coats"
            }
          },
          {
            "@type": "ListItem",
            "position": 3,
            "item": {
              "@type": "Product",
              "name": "Antarctic Coat by Cold Coats",
              "image": [
                "https://example.com/photos/1x1/photo.jpg",
                "https://example.com/photos/4x3/photo.jpg",
                "https://example.com/photos/16x9/photo.jpg"
              ],
              "offers": {
                "@type": "Offer",
                "price": 45.00,
                "priceCurrency": "USD"
              },
              "aggregateRating": {
                "@type": "AggregateRating",
                "ratingValue": 4.9,
                "reviewCount": 1290
              },
              "url": "https://www.example.com/antarctic-coat"
            }
          }
        ]
      }
    </script>
  </head>
  <body>
  </body>
</html>

                        Step 3: Validate Your Code

                        1. Rich Results Test: Validate your structured data using the Rich Results Test.
                        2. URL Inspection Tool: Use the URL Inspection tool in Google Search Console to ensure your page is accessible and not blocked by robots.txt or noindex tags.

                        Step 4: Deploy Your Page

                        1. Deploy your summary page and a few detail pages.
                        2. Use the URL Inspection tool to request indexing of your new pages.

                        Step 5: Submit a Sitemap

                        1. Create a sitemap including your summary and detail pages.
                        2. Submit the sitemap through Google Search Console to ensure Google knows about all your pages.

                        Step 6: Follow Guidelines

                        1. Ensure compliance with Search Essentials.
                        2. Adhere to general structured data guidelines and specific requirements for carousel rich results.

                        Example Detail Pages

                        Each product linked from the summary page should have its own detail page with structured data. For example:

                        <html>
  <head>
    <title>Puffy Coat Series by Goat Coat</title>
    <script type="application/ld+json">
      {
        "@context": "https://schema.org",
        "@type": "Product",
        "name": "Puffy Coat Series by Goat Coat",
        "image": [
          "https://example.com/photos/1x1/photo.jpg",
          "https://example.com/photos/4x3/photo.jpg",
          "https://example.com/photos/16x9/photo.jpg"
        ],
        "description": "A stylish and warm puffy coat perfect for winter.",
        "offers": {
          "@type": "Offer",
          "price": 45.00,
          "priceCurrency": "USD",
          "url": "https://www.example.com/puffy-coats"
        },
        "aggregateRating": {
          "@type": "AggregateRating",
          "ratingValue": 4.9,
          "reviewCount": 50
        }
      }
    </script>
  </head>
  <body>
  </body>
</html>

                        That should be it!