A village in Sardinia, Italy, called Ololai is offering an offer that's perfect for Americans tired of politics who are looking for a respite: homes for almost nothing.
For foreigners frustrated with their everyday lives, this promotion offers accommodation for just €1 or about $1. By encouraging Americans and others to move abroad and spend money renovating properties and patronizing local businesses, this proposal, in turn, serves to boost the region's own economy. Ololai occupies approximately 7,000 acres in the Barbagia province of Sardinia.
“Are you tired? [sic] Out of global politics? Do you want to lead a more balanced lifestyle while pursuing new opportunities? It's time to start building your European escape in the stunning paradise of Sardinia,'' reads the advertisement on a website dedicated to Sardinia. Recruitment Foreigners will have to stay in Ololai.
According to the website, homes available in the small Italian village range from €1 to €100,000. It is one of several rural Italian regions that have tried to revitalize their economies as their population ages and as younger generations see fewer opportunities at home.
but there is a problem. Practically delivered homes typically require significant renovation and maintenance, and buyers may face costs far beyond the single-digit price tag.
Ololai appears to sense an opportunity in the post-US election environment. Indeed, citizenship consultancy and migration firms that help people move abroad are reporting a surge in inquiries after November 5.
That said, the realities of uprooting one's life and moving abroad can be more complex than they appear on the surface.
And although the offer is also open to foreigners from other countries, Ololai is specifically targeting Americans, according to its mayor Francesco Colombo.
“We really want to, and will, focus on Americans first,” Columbu told CNN. “We certainly can't ban people from other countries from applying, but Americans will have a fast-track process. We're betting on them to help revitalize the village, they'll be our winners.” There are cards.”
Colombo could not immediately be reached for comment on Wednesday.
His office has received nearly 40,000 inquiries about the homes, CNN reports.