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The Scotsman who bought grandma’s Italian village

Many of us dream of owning a village house in Italy. But what if you discover the village once lived in by your ancestors is now abandoned and going to ruin, would you try to save it?

How to live in Italy on €500 per month

At a time when the cost of living and household bills are rising across the world, it makes me glad that we made the choices we did when buying and renovating our home in Italy.

Discover our top five Tuscan villages

Whether you want to live in a Tuscan village with views of the countryside or in the heart of the Italian country, near a pretty village – Tuscany has properties to suit every budget.

Outdoor inspiration: winners of “most beautiful gardens in Italy”

If you’re swapping a small and chilly northern European garden for something altogether more bright and vibrant, lucky you! But how will it look? An Italy-wide competition that seeks the ultimate in Italian garden design should offer some inspiration.

Where to buy in Italy? See the ‘Quality of Life’ index

Italy is one country where all of it, from the Alps in the north to Sicily in the south, is beautiful and welcoming. So, for a holiday home or permanent move, where should you buy? You could let the data guide you. One of Italy’s most respected newspapers has crunched the numbers and worked out where in Italy offers the best quality of life. See what they said.