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A QUAINT town nestled in the Italian countryside is selling off unoccupied houses for just £2.50, but there is a catch to the bargain. Sambuca di Sicilia , in Sicily, is putting a bunch of abandoned homes under the hammer at auction.

The town's popular scheme has seen people flock from around the world to nab cheap property there for years, with two sell offs in 2019 and 2021 making international news. Houses are auctioned off at incredibly low bids - with some even starting for less than £1. But they are in need of serious TLC, often somewhat rundown after being abandoned - possibly for years at a time.



One couple bought a townhouse in Sambuca di Sicilia in an auction starting at €1 and have since turned it into their dream home . After seeing the huge success from their bold venture in previous years, the local council has decided to reignite it. Now another batch of properties are to go under the hammer with a starting price of just €3 - around £2.

50. Newly elected mayor of the idyllic Italian town, Giuseppe Cacioppo told CNN: "We just want to make it clear that by numbering these batches, more sales will likely follow in coming years. "Foreigners are flocking to buy our homes, it’s been a hit so far.

" Tourists visiting Italy this summer could take time to tour the houses in Sambuca, just a half an hour drive from the coast. Cacioppo said: “The timing is perfect. “Tourists and interested buyers currently travelling to Italy, and those planning a trip in spring.

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