Amid Hills, Vineyards, and Centenary Houses, This Village Offers Over R$ 120,000 for People to Move There

Written by Romário Pereira de Carvalho

Published on 14/10/2025 at 12:11

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Between Hills, Olive Trees and Stone Houses, Radicondoli Tries to Stop the Rural Exodus with Generous Incentives: Up to 20 Thousand Euros for Those Who Buy Properties and 50% Discounts on Rent, Attracting Families and Foreigners to Start Over in Tuscany

Between hills covered with vineyards and stone houses, Radicondoli looks like a living painting of Medieval Tuscany. However, behind the charm of narrow streets and golden landscapes, the village struggles with a growing problem: the loss of inhabitants. To reverse the situation, the municipality decided to invest in people — literally.

Incentives for the Village to Attract New Residents

Since 2023, Radicondoli offers up to 20 thousand euros (about R$ 126 thousand) to those who buy and move into one of its vacant houses.

Additionally, there is an additional bonus of 6 thousand euros (R$ 37.8 thousand) to cover transportation, heating, and adaptation expenses.

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Houses with Real Market Value

The mayor emphasizes the difference of the initiative from the famous “houses for one euro” programs. In Radicondoli, the properties maintain market value and quality.

The appeal, he explains, lies in the quiet life and the community spirit typical of the Tuscan countryside.

The options range from historic apartments to farms surrounded by olive trees. Many houses preserve original wooden beams and stone walls.

Prices range from 50 thousand to 100 thousand euros (R$ 315 thousand to R$ 631 thousand). Meanwhile, rents, which usually cost 400 euros monthly (R$ 2.5 thousand), drop to 200 euros with the subsidy.

To participate, buyers must remain in the town for at least 10 years, while tenants need to live there for four years.

Results and Goals

The plan has begun to yield results. Since 2023, 23 properties have been sold and about 60 new residents — Italians and foreigners, mainly Belgians — have chosen the village as their home.

The goal is to reach a population of one thousand, reversing the population decline that began in the 1950s when young people left the countryside in search of work in the cities.

Culture, Nature and Sustainability of the Village

Radicondoli also offers incentives to restore properties and turn them into tourist accommodations.

The municipality supports families with children, provides scholarships, and promotes cultural activities.

In addition to festivals and trails among the hills, the town is powered by geothermal energy, strengthening its economy and commitment to sustainability.

With information from Casa Vogue.

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15/10/2025 06:00

Mas a melhor parte da matéria o autor guardou para si. “A causa que leva ao despovoamento do local”.
Seria intencional para ñ prejudicar o esforço das autoridades em reverterem a situação?

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