Latronico: Two towns in Italy have begun listing cheap homes online to attract new residents and reverse population declines. One of them is Latronico in Italy's southern Basilicata region.
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Carrega Ligure: In Italy's northern Piedmont region, Carrega Ligure is another region offering places for sale online that buyers could feasibly move into.
Valentina Bozzini
'Village of wellness:' Latronico's thermal spa and clean, fresh air are reputed to have recuperative properties, earning it the local nickname "village of wellness."
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Upper and lower Latronica: Latronica is divided in two parts: the old "upper" district Capadavutu where most houses on sale are located and the lower newer Capabbasciu area.
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Wiggle room: Among houses for sale in Latronico are this one for €25,000. Deputy Mayor Vincenzo Castellano says all prices are negotiable. Average prices sit in the €10,000 to €30,000 range depending on the state of the property.
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Move right in: This property has a listed price of €37,000 reflecting the fact it's considered ready to occupy.
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Race against time: Latronico is facing a race to repopulate. It currently has 4,000 residents but each year an average of 70 people either die or leave, moving abroad or elsewhere Italy.
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Property range: Carrega Ligure is currently home to just 90 inhabitants and has plenty of properties for sale, including ready-to-occupy homes, fixer uppers and derelict structures.
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Summer buzz: Carrega comes to life in summer when daytrippers and holidaymakers flock in for unplugged stays and cozy lunches with locals.
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Ghost villages: Located on the Apennine mountains, Carrega's surrounding municipality extends for 56 square kilometers (22 square miles) and is scattered across 15 inhabited districts and two ghost hamlets.
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Cheap as houses: This Carrega property is listed for sale at €10,000. Those at the cheaper end of the price range typically require some updating or renovation work.
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Traditional features: Many of the older properties retain traditional features, like the wooden ceiling in this house on sale for €10,000 in Carrega.
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Peaceful spot: "All you'll find here is a great place to detox and unplug, no pollution and spectacular scenery", says Carrega's former mayor Marco Guerrini, who launched the online housing initiative to help his townsfolk.