Homes in Italian town of Sambuca on sale for €1

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy If the thought of views of the Mediterranean, wine vineyards and sunny beaches off the Italian coast sounds appealing, the town of Sambuca may be the perfect destination – as homes are selling for just €1. However, the deal does have one condition – new owners must invest €15,000 into refurbishing their new home within three years, as most of the abandoned homes are run down and dilapidated. The deal is similar to past ones offered by Italian cities, but the difference is Sambuca’s homes are up for grabs for anyone – as city officials told CNN they are owned by city hall. Support free-thinking journalism and attend Independent events “As opposed to other towns that have merely done this for propaganda, this city hall owns all €1 houses on sale,” said Sambuca’s deputy mayor and tourist councillor Giuseppe Cacioppo.