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Victim of the rural exodus, the village of Ollolai in Sardinia is courting Americans who are considering leaving the country due to the election of Donald Trump, with an offer of houses for 1 dollar also accessible to other nationalities. 38,000 requests for information were recorded, indicates the mayor of the town.
Victim of the rural exodus, the village of Ollolai, nestled in the heart of Sardinia, is launching an unusual real estate offer: villas from 1 dollar, offered to Americans wishing to flee their country after the re-election of Donald Trump to the presidency. presidency of the United States in 2024.
This initiative aims to revitalize the village, which is half deserted, by attracting new residents. According to a press release from the Comune di Ollolai, the campaign mainly targets potential expatriates, attracted by a Mediterranean and more balanced lifestyle. A website dedicated to this offer asks directly: “Are you exhausted by world politics? Are you looking to adopt a more peaceful lifestyle while exploring new opportunities? Sardinia opens its doors to you to build your new life”.
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An offer open to all nationalities
The mayor of Ollolai, Francesco Columbu, explains that this initiative was designed mainly for Americans. “We really want to focus on them first and foremost,” he told CNN.
If the offer remains open to other nationalities, American citizens will benefit from priority treatment to speed up administrative procedures. “They represent our best chance of reviving the village,” considers the Sardinian elected official. The strategy appears to be paying off: Ollolai has received more than 38,000 requests for information, the vast majority from the United States.
Work to be planned
Ollolai is not the first European village to offer $1 houses, a solution used by other rural communities to attract investors and residents ready to revitalize areas suffering from desertification. However, these offers are generally for properties requiring significant renovation work.
For buyers willing to invest more, the village also offers renovated or ready-to-occupy homes, starting at $105,000. Most of the properties up for grabs are located in the historic center of Ollolai, with photos and details soon available on the dedicated website. Despite all the revitalization efforts undertaken in recent years, Ollolai remains “half empty” today, notes Mayor Columbu. The revival of the village is therefore based on this ambitious initiative, which combines economic attractiveness and the timeless charm of Sardinia.
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