I liked the article. The question of what such an influx does in changing a place is explored quite a lot. However ultimately i think that letting a place die out is not in the interest of anyone. At worst it will just lead to a bunch of ruins and at best these ruins would be rediscovered by a new wave of people later, who would have more issues renovating and little connection to the region.
In Germany it seems many dying places are bent on dying, rather than to welcome new people, no matter whether other Germans or god forbid refugees. The same people then complain why the next hospital is an hour away and the bus line is closed.
It’s essentially the Golden Visa, no?
You need a decent chunk of money to renovate, except now you’re living far away from city life (which could be a plus or a minus).
Spoiler: the houses are run down or abandoned and need expensive renovations to be habitable and up to modern standards.
stardew valley, you say?
“expensive” is relative.
If you compare it with price in the US coastal areas or overrun European metropolitan areas, it is still quite cheap.
Obviously you shouldn’t expect to just move to Italy, hit up a restaurant there for a waiter job and make enough to be able to pay for the house and renovations.
Also, the houses are in poorer towns that are depopulating.
Great; i hate people!
Man this with a decent remote work job might actually be enough for me to live outside of canada
You’re glancing at the glossy brochure and assuming the fine print won’t fuck you into the mud.
You’re perfect! Sign right here!
I read the article I’d be expecting fine print and wouldn’t be accepting anything outrageous, there’s a reason I mentioned a good job because I know I’d need a good paying job to keep up with that scammy system
Honestly I’m more worried how sea currents and jet streams affected by climate change affects things there as I think I’m technically better off where I am now in that regard
Ergo, you’re expecting said scam to not alter the deal further. 🙈
Yeah right, they can just bully you out of your house but you can’t easily get your money for the renovations back
If they are allowed to change the deal am I bound by it?
Ah, I see you’re interested in our local laws regarding foreign land ownership. Cue more fine print engineered to fuck you into the mud. 🤷🏼♂️
I’m already assuming hiring a lawyer is part of the cost a property that’s still very cheap even after it goes through auction to buy it
Hey, it’s your adventure, man. Pave it in gold all you like. 🫠
