House Hunters Italy - A Place in the Sun (Abruzzo, the unspoilt Italy - episode 1)

According to Rightmove.co.uk annual report 2016/2017, Abruzzo is the least expensive region in Italy and in Europe for investments on property. Abruzzo is the second region in Italy (after Tuscany), for overseas buyers looking for a property for sale in Italy. But if you are looking for cheap property in Italy to buy, Abruzzo is your number one choice.
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[@victoremanuel130]

Embarrassing to place such a low bid for a house as lovely and dreamy as this one. There simply is no price for that spectacular view, several bedrooms, big kitchen, ready to move in house. These ladies were bold enough to exclaim that they wouldn't purchase the garage! But who else is gonna use the garage that is on THEIR property in the middle of nowhere in Italy countryside? I'm flabbergasted, the rudeness! And then they had the audacity to claim they wanted the prime, old olive trees to feast on the oil! This house was a beauty and probably loved by generations of italian families. Then snobs from rich western country come and be snobby and don't even give it a decent bid. What did I just watch? Greetings, from Sweden.

[@northerngirl4666]

I think you are narrow-minded. Many homes in small villages are now falling into ruin, and they are becoming ghost towns. These so called “rich” people - which these 2 women are far from - will be investing in the home and the village and making a nice life for themselves. They’ll be hiring local labour and contributing to the economy. Why spend money on something you can’t use? Your view is reality skewed if you think these are rich women!

[@estherlinley5481]

Agreed.....

[@monikamorandi2862]

I agree!

[@Pfukr]

Yeah, the fatter of the two was absolutely ruthless.

[@sky4900]

My mother's family is from Abruzzo. We sold my grandfather's house to a rich English couple, they rarely come to Italy but their son, who is not even 20, lives in the house. He is quickly learning Italian and the local dialect, he made friends with the boys and girls of the small village and is often at dinner at my aunt's house because he can't cook. Apparently he loves his life in Abruzzo and refuses to return to the UK, it's a strange situation but he is a very nice guy. My family members say that by selling the house they also "gained" a new nephew and another boy to worry about, ah, ah!

[@sagrammyfour]

So, what does he DO? Is he inclined to work, or just a lazy leech?

[@ShweMyaukMyauk]

sagrammyfour bitter much?

[@sagrammyfour]

@@ShweMyaukMyauk Not bitter. Why would I be bitter? Just making an observation that this lad is a lazy lout, not the good "boy" they say he is. He's a grown ass man--he should grow up, be responsible and accountable and support himself. Otherwise, he remains a lazy, mooching LEECH. Just wait and see--eventually they'll get tired of feeding and supporting him. I just hope he doesn't impregnate one of their daughters--then they're stuck with him forever.

[@lisamuchi8764]

@@sagrammyfour 😅😅😅😅

[@martindryan]

@@sagrammyfour he's young and learning Italian..he's getting a world view..he's lucky....most 20 yr olds are not super busy during this crisis regardless of their intentions. Calm down a bit:)

[@ISPRI2011]

...apart from Brexit...there is another "golden rule" regarding this kind of purchases..."rent first and stay for at least a solid year in a particular place to see if is for you".

[@elenasalas5819]

Excelent idea

[@iaJENKA]

i agree, a lot of people have an overly romanticized idea about what it would be like to live there.

[@StyleViewStudio]

Lucian Jora Rent means you pour money in landlords pocket - this is a dent in your purchase price....

[@sparkle1949]

Better rent temporarily and decide than be stuck in the wrong place for good. Emotionally and financially more messy. Believe me, I’m living my regret now. The irony is that it’s a very beautiful looking place, but the people mentality is med evil .... not referring to italy btw , I’m in another country

[@huntersdealer]

@@sparkle1949 where are you?

[@cobra3289]

I used to drive a semi truck from Norway to Italy and Greece with fresh salmon. Cant tell you how I love this country. I drove all those mountain roads from east to west. Have been driving Canada and USA now for 7 years now and have some savings. Have a little dream of a little restoration project in that area for recreational use.

[@chrisferrario1540]

You don’t live near High River, Alberts do you? Met a truck driver with a similar story when traveling thru from Banff! 😊

[@cobra3289]

@@chrisferrario1540 I live in Lethbridge, Alberta but we often pick up loads in High River.

[@chrisferrario1540]

This is insane! I met a truck driver there and his wife. They were moving to Spain 🇪🇸 Had dual citizenship so he could live as a citizen. His dream... made me Dream! My husband and boys are seeking their dual citizenship with the US and Italy! So this dream could happen!

[@cobra3289]

@@chrisferrario1540 That would be perfect if you could do that.Work in the us and spend winter time in Italy.

[@chrisferrario1540]

cobra3289 So... am update- we are getting the apostle- then translation - then pay the moola- then wait! So exciting because getting an education in EU- can be affordable! My son is a senior in college next year and the other just graduated so hopong for a bright European future for one or both of them- if they want! Cheers... have a great day

[@Save_The_Bees_]

Some houses can be old but they are cheap and you can renovate them. About Abruzzo I can certainly say that it is a beautiful region where to leave. There are mountains where also ski in winter time, sea side is nice, there are lakes, Rome is 2 hours away and Naples is 3 hours away and it is well connected to the North. Food is very genuine and people are lovely.

[@lisamuchi8764]

Hello there; given the sudden economic impact of Covid-19; would you say purchasing property in the Abruzzo region for a reasonable price is doable?? Just asking out of curiosity!!! Hypothetically; if one had 40,000 dollars; are they able to purchase a decent old farm house in a small village??

[@Save_The_Bees_]

Hello@@lisamuchi8764 , I cannot say yes they are for the reason that I do not know the market. I can tell you that last summer I went to Borrello and some flats were on sale for 10,000 euros. Obviously the price depends on the land the house has. Also there are few villages well known, like Roccaraso or Rocca di Mezzo for example, which are more expensive than others.

[@cappsginny699]

Wow, genuine food!

[@glorialamorgia2219]

My dad was born there. His whole family came to America in 1913 when he was 8.

[@fabrizio.guidi64]

♥️

[@eleonorasilkova7549]

I have been in Abruzzo , city Vasto And VASTO MARINO , Near THE SEA. VERY GOD BEACH , GOOD ICECREAM ,PIZZA , BEAUTIFUL NATURE , DISCO AND ETC

[@tammieparrishmiller3669]

Rather unsatisfying as far as not knowing whether or not they accepted the bid and would love to see how these lovely ladies ended up after all was said and done. The renovations would be nice to see after we've gone through this whole process and ended up knowing nothing. I don't mean to be negative. I enjoyed seeing all of the properties but fully expected to see them settled in the end. I guess this is more informational than anything. Maybe the ladies could do a walk through on KZbin just to show us how they've settled in? I would love to know how it all worked out for them, as I was rooting for them the entire time! I hope they had an easy go of it and are happily living their new lives.

[@elisaramirez8668]

Me 2.. We were left ..like this. ?????

[@jindandy7826]

Yes...but after watching several of these vids, figured out that the ones that leave you in the air are offers that weren't accepted. NEXT!

[@imscanon]

@@jindandy7826 So...they have us watch this whole thing and the people never got a house? Harsh.

[@carolbenson6524]

My dad was born in that region. Thanks for the video.

[@marpe6317]

Abruzzo is a wonderful region, there's so much to discover 😍

[@user-re7eu9hq6r]

Permaculture and plant lots of trees! Mulching holds water in the land! Grow crops under your trees! Awesome! ♥️

[@danielle5253]

What a beautiful place to live, a dream, really.

[@jenjem5810]

Can only imagine how constructive this is,watching this whilw world unravels. See no drawbacks here. Delightful. I will add this to my watching list. Good images to look ahead, plan for uplifting future. We need these visions to dream to. Thank you.🤗🏡👏

[@vanityfair001]

Very lovely and practical ladies. This episode was quite enjoyable!

[@kellybryson7754]

That was unfulfilling. I want to know if they ever got it. And, I want to see the reno.

[@malilacupcake]

Kelly Bryson yes I was thinking the same!

[@pamelabrucker1326]

Kelly Bryson is the time

[@southeastern9989]

Exactly! It was kind of a disappointment to me after watching the documentary for 47 minutes.

[@pamelacox6034]

Me too. Mad

[@bintlooda]

Yes it was an absolute disappointment

[@shiwan45]

Wow I wish I had a best friend to travel with me and move to another country. That would totally be awesome 😍

[@donquijote185]

Me too....

[@rohtati1020]

Same here...

[@donquijote185]

@@rohtati1020 really?

[@jamesr1703]

With a name like Wanda Shivers, I'm positive you would be dreadful to live with.

[@pumpkin1352]

They are very lucky,here in NEPA the natives are clicky and don’t want outsiders.. even if you have been here 40 yrs

[@chriskiefel7735]

PROGRESS!!!! I can see it! YAY! Soon you'll just be there all the time, settled in and really at home. I'm looking forward to your next post.

[@mkincaid145]

Episode ll PLEASE!! The suspense is killing me!

[@jenjem5810]

How lovely. Reminds me of Tuscan sun.

[@recyclespinning9839]

I was born in Italy but raised in America and, do home remodeling here in the USA.. kinda thinking about it..

[@portes123321]

are you a home renovator. In canada I bought, paid to renovated and sold it. I am currently living in this gorgeous coffee plantation in Brazil and I am looking for home renovator investor to come on board with us to build 16 houses for north American retired people in Brazil. The city that I am in is where the best coffee in the world comes from, 14 thousand habitants, almost "0" criminality 350 km from Sao Paulo capital.

[@silvergirl7810]

My husband used to live in Italy and speaks Italian- We got married in Florence but now live in America - he wants to buy something in Italy and cant convince me to go because I’m terrible at the language. Am starting to sneak videos like this behind his back to consider it - hehe.

[@joebloggs619]

ReCycle Spinning I wouldn't. Immigrants get used to Australia or America and find it hard to adjust.

[@saintlybeginnings6296]

Would’ve been nice to know if the friends were successful in purchasing that property (or a different one), which was a bit disappointing to not have included. Would’ve also been nice to have held off on releasing this until it was known which home they went with (or if they decided to continue the search), & if successful, to have seen the finished home after remodeling & the process for remodeling (permits required, or if permits aren’t required; it the town must approve any remodeling or just certain remodeling, and so on)- especially as this show is marketed towards the foreign property purchasers who likely not know what requirements for remodeling are needed.). Otherwise, very interesting and the host has a wonderful personality and shares great little details of the different towns. I really liked the small segment given to a couple who had also made the move several years ago..

[@kea5763]

First one is PERFECT and checks almost ALL the boxes! I spoke too soon, the last one costs 20,000 more but totally worth it! RE: 1ST one, good views usually come with some sloped land, so what, if you're okay with planting them with groves of trees. Views are so important in life if you can afford them. Go for the first one with the views of the castle and the valleys and mountains. Or spend a bit more for the last one and go for the 360 degree views! If they don't choose a VIEW PROPERTY they'll never know what they're missing in life. It truly is about location location location, especially if you can afford to fix a building. You can never fix a boring flat non-view plot of land.

[@ZenobiaBeckley]

The coast line is so beautiful 🇺🇸

[@marleenneil7542]

Lovely area of Italy

[@dragoncrackers7660]

I think it was a fair deal at 90. I know the Italian market. Farmhouses are much cheaper than in UK. They should have offered 90. I know the couple was uncomfortable with how close the budget is but if your getting everything you want, you gotta be prepared to risk it a little. Personally, I would have gone for the first or second house. I loved the first one.

[@user-re7eu9hq6r]

I love these ladies! Can I come and camp out! I love to cook and preserve food! Awesome! ♥️ 🇨🇦 🌻

[@shiwan45]

A Bed and Breakfast home will be ideal. So awesome

[@wizzysloungetitaure]

They had £110 buying budget £80 Renovation budget And still wanted a lower offer on the last house which was absolutely spectacular hhhhhmmmm 🤔 Most of the episodes l watched, nobody has purchased the houses. Stop wasting people's time and do the search yourself. Those properties are Devine.

[@Renelephant]

hahahahaha Only at 11:00 EXACT. LOVING these 2 ladies!!!!!! What fun they must have together! #1 Nice-not quite what looking for and very sloped landscape!. #2 Much better than #1, but nothing specific I could pin point as GREAT! (crossing off #1). I'm STILL LOVING the ladies! They both showed their "cards" personality wise. Weaknesses/Strengths etc. #3 X'd # 4 X'd #5 Loving it! I suppose #2 and #5 are what I would choose from and same with the ladies. I have to go back and look at #2 lol (I forget-thus all my notes!). OK I'm going with #2 final answer! EDITED: AWE! I'm used to regular "house hunters" or HH International. I did find this EXTREMELY entertaining, but I would have LOVED to have learned the final outcome of what the ladies ever ended up or if they ended purchasing anything together? A bit of a disappointment, unless this is a continuing series type of thing???? Hoping someone will respond. Thanks in advance! Renee

[@tammieparrishmiller3669]

Renelephant I was expecting the same. A bit of a let down in the end. There was a part 2 but it had a completely different host and I stopped to come back to the end of this one to see if there was something I missed or a link to the part 2 of this episode. I will go to the part 2 again now and see what they have going on. Apologies for not having any answers for you.

[@timmymendenhall1275]

Need more house hunters shows there. Oct. 2020

[@raybon7939]

One thing is very clear Italy is very calm and quiet.

[@candyevans4964]

Beautiful places

[@alessandroalessandro4656]

The little Street in front of the house is the best part of the property

[@SmallWonda]

From 2014 - interesting what you could have bought for around 100KGBP - is a very dramatic area, thanks for sharing.

[@colleenmarie8125]

That 2nd place! Love it!

[@mariannefroholdt9783]

The third house was the best,i dont care about looking out on mountain,i like this the best😉

[@Mexicobeanpole]

I didn’t understand this at all. The ladies tried to “chop up” the property instead of making the offer on the property as is. Then they made a low ball offer. The thing I least understand is why the sellers didn’t counter offer. Is this not customary, as it is in the United States. For a motivated seller to not counter offer just makes no sense.

[@MrMichaelsen]

what a lovely and cute couple. I loved the views

[@mariannefroholdt9783]

No point in having a huge house,the guest stay outside all the time,and a road with a few cars is no problem.

[@serlahilhambonda1921]

posto fantastico

[@jariyahyusoff5093]

Good as far as it goes, but it doesn't go far. No conclusion. Quite upset I watched it to the end!

[@jamesr1703]

Thanks for the spoiler. I not even going to watch the beginning. Totally disinterested in these two.

[@cyndaschwab]

That's the reality of house buying. I think Jackie is smart for thinking with her head not with her heart. Many other properties out there, I'm sure

[@user-by7mt7hx4m]

Please, please, please get the names of the towns correct in the subtitles!! For those of us living in the area it is painful to read what they say ;(

[@ania7578]

Modern marriage, this. Your life partner might be the person you least expected. Whether they are together or not is immaterial, they are a unit in the real sense of the word. Good for them! I wish them happy! Reminds me a bit of Enchanted April.

[@Shydiggs21]

The music is great.

[@supposedly1-2]

so why were they being so stingy with the money. they had plenty and a 45k cushion above the estimate so i wonder what they were figuring in that we're not? so weird to try to low ball a family already not really wanting to sell but having to obviously for financial reasons.

[@trut52]

What do you expect from people who are from a culture of exploiting other territories of the world

[@jalaramkrupa562]

nice video and good information. ☺like & watch ur vlog from Hindustan (India) 🙏 belated Happy New Year to all of U😊

[@costiniucmircea]

Very nice video . Great work

[@emilioamaranto3914]

if that house was in america would cost 700 thousand dollars or maybe more

[@gabrieltill5406]

That was a ridiculous,cheeky offer! They want everything for a few pounds!

[@jorgegomez524]

that was place of the priest at the novel “ Farewell to Arms” of Ernest Hemingway, if i recall correctly...

[@lilyhawkins9497]

Jorge Gomez oh my I just read that novel !! And yes it is!!

[@catman8670]

Pretty country

[@Aggie98bqn]

“...hearing-aid beige...’ 😂

[@lchristoffer]

I saw this video 2 years ago. So, is there an update on how this went?

[@jamesr1703]

9:00 There's no where near enough land in that valley for them to grow their own food.

[@kevinwhelan8126]

Interesting how these houses aren’t “dressed” for sale compared to those in UK settings. Nice ladies who have a firm idea of what they’re looking for, and love Sara Damergi from Coast vs Country. House 2 is my pick.

[@kathleenjohnson3645]

Houses are wonderful and modern electrics and quiet. These women are spoiled!

[@CeanHerzfield]

One car every three hours..... Oooow I don't like the busy road over there. 🙄

[@athenac2696]

Sounds like my friend Tracy and me!

[@barbaraolson600]

Thank you, are any affordable homes in Europe wheelchair accessible?

[@teresabrownell492]

Would like to see before and after pictures

[@lindarcarlsen]

No thoughts or words on community or practical resources ?

[@landlord5552]

70k ok but how high the taxes and fees??

[@dino8970]

Abruzzo is my people but I live in America.

[@giulianoroma506]

@dino. SEI. Abbruzese. .....Da doi sei

[@joebloggs619]

Dino Ha ha ha... I know exactly what you mean, as a fellow immigrant, in Australia... You never lose your tribal roots, but there is no need to be there, living in such places. Ok for a holiday. But to Anglos, it is such a novelty...

[@anthonylafayette4385]

Then America should be your people.

[@davidgo8874]

Is it still affordable to live there or is the cat out of the bag? Is it the new Tuscany now or is it still a hidden gem?

[@raybon7939]

The most important part is no stress and tension of the u.k. u.s. Canada... The rest is irrelevant, can fix it slowly.

[@yuniyonson]

I think the sub-titels are SO funny...especially where it says the 2 ladies will be living in a BROTHEL!!!

[@b4pmacrame]

was well worth the amount they asked for it... I would have paid it if they asked. You can't bargain happiness...

[@kimhicks4781]

I would like to see some houses at the beach with some land and ocean view.

[@kathleenbifulco8129]

It’s table and chairs! You could probably fit 10 to 12 people in the kitchen to eat. So fussy with such a great property!

[@jeanniereed]

brothel .... jeepers people find good transcribers!

[@tonirodriguez6649]

I wonder how easy it is to find good remodelers...

[@rukhsanasheikh6348]

Can you provide me information about buying a small house in Molise as Pakistani

[@LAWRENCECHEE]

was the deal closed eventually? If not, I would like to put in an offer.

[@janicechiaretto7082]

WHAT HAPPENED???? C'MON NOT FAIR. - PLEASE DO PART II.. The "episode 2" on the list is not the conclusion of this episode.

[@madonnawayne4130]

The last house is best for the Brits. Level land, space on patio, views, nearby town that looks bustling, and not deserted like a few of the others. I don't know what would happen with Brixit with buying a foreign property. UK is now not financially connected to Europe. If they do buy a property together they need a legal agreement as to how the property will be handled if one of them dies Would they have to buy out that 1/2 of the property to the heirs? Stickey wicket. I think they are unrealistic, in trying to bring reno ideas from their present life to Italy. Cutting out walls in a stone building is very difficult as well as costly. Maybe they should rent a home together for a trial run in Italy. See what it entails. They mentioned working in Italy, but Foreign workers are not welcome, as far as I heard. I think their heads are in England, even if their hearts are dreaming of Italy.

[@akhileshmishra2364]

Nice

[@erikadittrich1962]

I eould like to see the before and after

[@cristinadegrassi8164]

Non ho capito il prezzo della casa più piccola quella con il soppalco.

[@soniahamilton9914]

It would be nice to know if they bought it.

[@ElinT13]

One shouldn't forget WHY the prices are so cheap there! Because there is no work and locals have no money at all. Most regions do not have the basic amenities anymore, because all businesses went bankrupt. So, if you do not have the means to stay at home, you will be hard pressed to live there.

[@josem8170]

Hahaha... Have you been there? You have not idea... Over the past decades the regional GDP has grown at a constant, steady rate, making Abruzzo one of the fastest growing regions in the country. Abruzzo's GDP was €31,959m in 2016 (Eurostat, 2018). And life expectancy in Abruzzo is higher than any region in Germany. We call it quality of life. ec.europa.eu/growth/tools-databases/regional-innovation-monitor/base-profile/abruzzo

[@amandawoodruff5371]

Well said!

[@renatomacchi2195]

@@amandawoodruff5371 Your "Well Said" is not well at all. These Towns were vibrant with all activities at one time then the young "Lazy" people not wanted to do what their grand parents and their parents did for a living moved out to go to major cities. All started going down as far as economy and populations. This is happening not only in Italy but all over. Young people only want to do easy jobs. Now, however, there is a renaissance in Italy among the young people: many are committed to staying or moving to small Towns and make a living there.

[@amandawoodruff5371]

Calm down shit.

[@hihowareyou3547]

Oh hell yeah house hunters

[@melindakay0815]

I wanted to see if they got the house!!

[@homesteadnewbie1905]

I would buy the Tween farm house if I could go to live in italy !!

[@ClassicAudiobooksInspirations]

Interesting. Seeing how old people end up dying alone, or living in nursing homes, this is a great way to set up for yourself for productive and vibrant life in old age. Get together with other old people your age whom you totally trust and plan for the future. Identify simple jobs and hobbies you could undertake while at it... This would also be a good opportunity for AirBNB packages.

[@ozlakota1]

gurada grellie awesome place

[@clayfarnet970]

I would want the structure over the water and make it water tight. Reminds me of fishing camps in south Louisiana.

[@lucysphotosfromar]

There is a EPISODE TWO

[@cherispencer825]

Looks like a party ready to happen.

[@ArmoriaAravante]

Hi, is there anybody who could rewrite what the lady answered to the question 27:59 ? Thanks

[@mariasciulli8786]

Hi I lIve In the USA I own properties in Abruzzi. A little town colled Gamberale , province of Chieti, I was born there and came to America in 1959 .there are 3 homes we been trying to sell but no buyers. Can you help.

[@Abruzzoruralproperty]

Hi Maria Sciulli. We are based in San Salvo, province of Chieti, near Vasto. You can contact us for this properties in Gamberale, write an email to us. You can find our contact info in this link: www.abruzzoruralproperty.com/book-your-visit

[@mariemountson1819]

Thinking about food 😂

[@TheStranger255]

Love from Egypt

[@donnaanderson5669]

I want a house overlooking the ⛵

[@carahuber1198]

I like

[@rejectzombie]

" friends"

[@jamesr1703]

"with benefits".

[@northerngirl4666]

You know that women can be good friends WITHOUT a romantic attachment???? Bloody heck! I’m single and not gay and if I had a compatible friend, I would do this in a heartbeat!

[@t.t.5324]

38:44 - that cat, tho

[@annettenewton6240]

Kind of funny on that one house she did not escort them in at all. All the other ones she did. Wonder why, wonder what she knows?

[@nicklentaylor]

👻?

[@mayrarosario3797]

I wish the give out the price in dollar money I don't understand pound

[@ShweMyaukMyauk]

Every place is popular with foreign investors

[@clairelivefreeordie2551]

Sarah reminds me a bit of Kylie Flavell...