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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 we live in Italy on €650 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.

The “albergo diffuso” reviving Italian villages

An albergo diffuso, literally “widespread hotel” is an idea whose time has come. It’s a type of hotel woven through the very heart of an Italian village, creating jobs and a future for the local community. It offers opportunities for international investors too, or even joining together with friends. So what’s it all about?

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.