Buying a house in rural Tuscany is on many people’s bucket list, but real estate in the region is notoriously expensive. If you act quickly, however, this new offer could make the dream affordable.  Tuscany’s regional authorities have announced they will pay people up to €30,000 to relocate to mountain towns with dwindling populations. Here’s what the scheme involves and who is eligible to apply. 

Across Italy, rural towns and villages are experiencing a population crisis. As residents move to cities for better job opportunities, small communities are left with swathes of abandoned houses and stagnant economies. Recently, local councils have come up with various inventive solutions for boosting their resident numbers including selling off properties for as little as €1.