{"id":26269,"date":"2023-10-02T22:55:04","date_gmt":"2023-10-02T22:55:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/harvestmoonnews.com\/?p=26269"},"modified":"2023-10-02T22:55:04","modified_gmt":"2023-10-02T22:55:04","slug":"the-stunning-italian-town-paying-people-26000-to-move-there-and-buy-a-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/harvestmoonnews.com\/world-news\/the-stunning-italian-town-paying-people-26000-to-move-there-and-buy-a-home\/","title":{"rendered":"The stunning Italian town paying people \u00a326,000 to move there and buy a home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Presicce, a charming commune located in the province of Lecce, Italy, is making headlines worldwide for its innovative approach to combatting depopulation &#8211; but paying people a staggering \u00a326,000 (\u20ac30,000) to move there.<\/p>\n<p>This picturesque town &#8211; part of the larger municipality Presicce-Acquarica comprising of the two towns &#8211; known for its typical Iralian architecture and mild climate, is just minutes away from stunning beaches, making it an attractive place to live.<\/p>\n<p>However, despite these appealing features, Presicce has been experiencing a decline in its population.<\/p>\n<p>In response to this challenge, the town has introduced unique financial incentives to lure new residents and revitalise the community.<\/p>\n<p>Together the two towns, Presicce and Acquarica have a population of around 9,000 residents, but only half live in the older part of the community Presicce.<\/p>\n<p> <strong> READ MORE: <\/strong> <strong>Cruise guests issued packing warning as some lines are \u2018strict&#8217;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/78\/590x\/secondary\/presicce-italy-puglia-4980783.jpg?r=1695808066522\"><\/p>\n<p>To address the depopulation issue of Presicce, the town has turned to a creative solution: offering substantial financial incentives to individuals willing to relocate there. Those who choose to make Presicce their new home can receive up to a maximum of <span>\u20ac<\/span>30,000.<\/p>\n<p>Local councillor Alfredo Palese told CNN in 2022: &#8220;There are many empty homes in the historical centre built before 1991 which we would like to see alive again with new residents.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It is a pity witnessing how our old districts full of history, wonderful architecture and art are slowly emptying.<\/p>\n<p><span>As of now, Presicce boasts a population of just over 5,000 residents.<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p> <strong> Don&#8217;t miss&#8230; <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>Genius tip to smuggle water through airport security &#8211; and it&#8217;s legal[INSIGHT] <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>easyJet issues flight warning for British tourists[VIDEO] <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>&#8216;I&#8217;m a travel influencer and my Bali vacation was ruined by my worst nightmare'[COMMENT] <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/78\/590x\/secondary\/Presicce-Italy-4980860.jpg?r=1695808066594\"><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We will be offering up to \u20ac30,000 to people willing to move here and buy one of these abandoned dwellings.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The total funding will be split in two: it will go partly into buying an old home and partly into restyling it if needed.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you&#8217;ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/78\/590x\/secondary\/Presicce-Italy-4980871.jpg?r=1695808066660\"><\/p>\n<p>However, there&#8217;s a catch to receiving this financial support. Recipients must commit to renovating one of the unused houses within the town&#8217;s municipal boundaries.<\/p>\n<p>This strategic move by the local administration aims to halt the depopulation trend, boost the local economy, and attract new residents to the area.<\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.express.co.uk\/news\/world\/1817258\/italy-presicce-puglia-travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Presicce, a charming commune located in the province of Lecce, Italy, is making headlines worldwide<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>The stunning Italian town paying people \u00a326,000 to move there and buy a home - 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