Maenza Italy is selling 1 euro homes so close to Rome

[@DauvO]

Hey everyone! Totally forgot to upload the English subtitles for the Italian sections.. Thanks for watching, but if you'd like to catch the Italian commentary just turn on your subtitles!

[@ruralwalker698]

I love your contents, thanks Do you know how to apply 1euro home in that area?

[@joycef2499]

So sad that the young want to leave this beautiful place, the grass always looks greener on the other side., with age comes wisdom. Thanks again for bringing us along on your journey.

[@bethb5915]

Not always about the grass being greener - if they need viable work and/or they're single and want to live somewhere they can meet other young people, they'll need to move. It's beautiful, but if jobs and social opportunities aren't there, what's to keep them there? I love these towns, but as a single middle-aged gal, I'd want to live somewhere that's easier to travel to other parts of Italy from and closer to more cultural events and social life.

[@jeffconley819]

My grandfathers village ( Chieuti ) in Pulia is very much like this.

[@sachamo100]

Davao, so good seeing you with your beautiful family!

[@DauvO]

Thanks! Good to hear from you!

[@alexpolidoro4126]

Thanks for sharing... My Dad was born in this town & I spent many times at the paternal house on 3 floors. Really peaceful & remote area .... I will always cherish those wonderful memories ....

[@DauvO]

Wow! That's amazing! Maenza really was a fun experience for us! What did you do when visiting?

[@alexpolidoro4126]

@@DauvO When I was small, we stayed with my father's parents. I remember we went during the Christmas holidays as a kid & we slept upstairs in the attic area. It was freakin cold!!! we slept on a huge bed. The smell of the wood burning was spectacular. My grandmother made us all polenta ( corn flour boiled in water ) with home made sausages & italian sauce. We celebrated for once all together with cousins. We must have been at least 20 people in there! When you enter, there is a hallway on the main floor where you can go straight into the kitchen of roughly 15 X 24 approximately. There is a small door with window you can open during the summer time and see the large Arc to your right from the main entrance inside the village going up towards the church at the top. From the same entrance, right to your right, there is a staircase leading you to the main bedroom upstairs which has a bathroom as well on that 2nd floor. Then the staircase continues to the 3rd floor where a huge attic with ceramic floors. It is roughly 30 X 30' roughly. It has a king sized bed with some sofas as well. My aunt was living there alone after having looked after her parents who died back in the mid- 80's. She sadly passed away in 2021. The house now is in the hands of my other aunt ( her younger sister ) who lives close by in the city of Latina. I don't know her plans about the house. Downstairs, there is a storage where you can park a small vehicle if need. But you need to enter it from just prior to the entrance of the main Arc to your right. Outside below on the side to the left, there is a fountain. There is used to be fresh cold water from the mountains flowing there when opened. It apparently is closed now. I have a picture of it when I was small. My Dad told me when they were small, they had one candle to light up the entire house at night! Imagine how it was & how they survived with very little ? Wonderful memories indeed. Be well....

[@DauvO]

@@alexpolidoro4126 i couldn't have expected a better depiction of your experience. I can almost imagine being there! Thanks for sharing a piece of your life !

[@alexpolidoro4126]

@@DauvO My pleasure. The good thing about Maenza is that you are not far from the beaches like Sabaudia & Terracina. The bus terminals are right at the bottom of the entrance so you can take the bus leading to wherever you wish to lead to. My Dad would take the bus to work when he was young learning the carpentry trade. Would leave at 5:30 am & be back for 7 pm for supper time. They were 5 kids living in that place. I miss them all. The Baronale Castle at the top near the church used to be a prison many many years ago. The village has a lot of potential!! My favourite spot was opening up the small little window in the attic & view the entire valley along with the mountains. Spectacular! Take good care. Alex

[@RStellaMeola]

Love your videos... thanks for taking us along. You have a beautiful family. What a lovely town with spectacular views.

[@DauvO]

Thank you Roberta! They are growing up fast! I'm happy you enjoy the tour

[@pamjacobson6236]

Absolutely stunning, thank you so much for taking us through the town, just like being there! Just think if you have bags of groceries, yikes!

[@DauvO]

Ya that definitely has an impact on your experience. I think people go to the market much more often as opposed to what i was used to back home. Smaller bag more often

[@dejhary8132]

Ela (sorry if I misspelled your name), I can relate when it comes to a sense of direction. DauvO, love your channel it's very informative, and learning quite a bit. Something to think about future retirement. Stay safe and thanks to all your effort in showing us around beautiful Italy along with your adorable family. Take care, love from California.

[@DauvO]

Thanks. You spelled it right! Unfortunately she is right about me not be willing to ask for directions and it backfiring a bit too often haha. Thanks for reaching out!

[@dejhary8132]

@@DauvO haha! You (all) have so much patience. Keep doing what you're doing that inspires us all. I did find Ela in IG and am now following her as well. I'm supposed to go to Italy last year but of course pandemic hit. Rescheduled to Feb 2022. Hope I can meet you and your lovely family soon. Ciao!

[@rosinasorge5485]

Been watching you for a while ....si happy you are exploring the region I left 60 years ago ....FROSINONE ....very rich in culter and history , and very cheap homes ....thank you ...keep posting ,will be watching for them ...👍🇮🇹🇨🇦🙋‍♀️

[@DauvO]

Happy to hear it! I love the hills in that area! Beautiful area!

[@rosinasorge5485]

@@DauvO thanks for the reply ....so are you going to show some one Euro homes there ....will be watching for them ....try Arpino ,Ceprano , Veroli , Boville , Monte San Giovanni Campano , Aquino ....famous for St Thomas Aquinas.....so much history and many empty rundown homes .....proud of the courage that it took for your journey to move to Italy ....auguri👍🇨🇦🇮🇹

[@Cultured_Barbarian]

21:03 is the closest face. They are all hilarious and so cute!

[@DauvO]

Ya! She did the best for sure! I couldn't have done any better!

[@moniqueoberholzer1282]

What an interesting walk you all had David! It would definitely be a place to look at for living. Thank you for the video David and family.

[@DauvO]

Thanks! It's fun to share! You'll be seeing a bit more of us this month as well!

[@marcellepatini4892]

Love your videos and enjoy your family also. Thank you for all the information.

[@DauvO]

Thanks for saying so! Glad if it can be helpful!

[@mercy615]

What a peaceful place! Love your videos and your family

[@DauvO]

Thank you! Sorry for the late reply! I appreciate your comment, a lot!

[@GiuseppeLeopizzi]

It is one of those villages in Italy that deserve a "widespread hotel", and perhaps even better, a place to work from home.

[@DauvO]

I've actually been surprised by the internet capabilities in some of these town. A few have installed fiber internet even to the historical center.

[@GiuseppeLeopizzi]

@@DauvO There are several companies that are working in this direction: as far as transport is concerned it is obviously another cup of tea - I don't know if you have noticed the countless Fiat Pandas in the hill / mountain villages -, however I confirm that the internet connections work somewhat better than 3-4 years ago, considering that these are places that practically no one knows

[@norikob9064]

Ciao DauvO!! I love this Village, It has so much Charm!! It will be really Great if more Houses Become Available, fingers Crossed! BTW !! Your kids are growing so fast Especially the little one ; I remember when I started to follow you ; Ela always was carrying him. Now he is running up and Down, For Sure they will be in Real State when growing up lol lol I love to see them in your Videos! Thanks for continuing doing these Great Informative Videos. Warms Regards from Noriko in Míami , FL

[@DauvO]

Thanks Noriko! Yes they are all so big now. Glad to hear from you

[@MsGringa24]

Love the home behind Ela when she said it’s beautiful town but really old! That home was renovated and beautiful! Are there restaurants cafe markets in this town?

[@DauvO]

There were a few in a specific area of town.

[@kingofmambo]

Still 1h30 driving from Rome ! Appreciate your content yet.

[@DauvO]

It's true, but it's possibly a close as we are going to get with these 1 euro homes. Thanks for watching!

[@alejandravargas1532]

Beautiful family 🥰 wife making funny faces 😝 cute cute ☺️ nice houses

[@DauvO]

Haha. 😄 i had to re-watch the whole thing to remember what you meant by funny faces 🤣

[@amjadabdul2963]

Love your information

[@DauvO]

Thanks for your comment!

[@Sagi56668]

What a cute beautiful town !

[@elapaszczynski495]

Its beutyfull there Dave!

[@Heesab]

Do they still have more? I’m going to Mussomeli in November but I would like some in Maenza

[@DauvO]

There are going to be many more over time.

[@Heesab]

@@DauvO thank you for replying. Is there a site you received the information on? Thank you

[@jhgreen14]

Looks like a lovely town. Sad so many want to leave.

[@DauvO]

It was fun to explore. I am sure living in the center has its ups and downs.

[@joylight9167]

CLOSE TO ROME? I WOULD LOVE. WHEN I WAS IN ITALY I FELL IN LOVE WITH "THE OLD WORLD CHARM"!

[@floridastitcher1]

This is exactly the kind of place where I would like to have a house. So much charm-cobblestone streets, stone houses, iron stair rails. What potential. If only I could convince a bunch of friends to buy houses and meet up for the summer 😁 Are there any restaurants, stores, grocery stores? It looks dead

[@marcosoliveira6470]

They close the stores after lunch for 2 hours to sleep and relax.

[@anaanastasoglou9498]

Davao what happened with you? I dont see any more new videos? I missed you ! 😢

[@DauvO]

Hi! I just posted today, I've really missed you too! I've missed posting and chatting through the comments for sure! Thanks for the question!

[@anaanastasoglou9498]

@@DauvO i am glad you still alive and kicking! My regards to your beautiful family.

[@sachamo100]

Davi, is there any advantage in having Italian citizenship, when buying Real Estate?

[@DauvO]

I'd say the main advantages are built within long term residency and an Italian non expiring work contract, not necessarily citizenship. I can access the same incentives and benefits as an Italian citizen with just my residency. Of course there is the risk that Italy changes their perspective on selling to non citizens which would ultimately block me, but I don't see that happening at least any time soon.

[@sewingBay1255]

It is a beautiful place…

[@DauvO]

I agree! Always makes me wonder what living there would be like

[@trueminimalist3962]

For American citizens, it is very difficult to obtain long-term residency in Italy, even as a non-working resident. Unless you have dual citizenship with another E.U. country, a high six-figure bank account, or you are Italian American and can take advantage of the ancestry program, it's going to be tough. Very tough. France, of all places, is easier to obtain annually renewable residency than Italy. I really hope the Italian government becomes more flexible on this in the future.

[@frenchartantiquesparis424]

Italy just approved a new Digital Nomad Visa .... should start this year hopefully.

[@silvertrees6326]

Are there any 1 Euro homes left for sale in Italy?

[@DauvO]

I'm researching that right now. Anyone villages you want to know in particular?

[@ernabme]

I want to know more aboutthis!

[@DauvO]

Thanks for your interest!

[@annalobdell7967]

In towns like these, if you don’t own a car, how do you get around? Taxis/buses available?

[@DauvO]

There were buses. I doubt Taxis are in that area

[@creatingpeacenlove]

So I do I buy one.I'd love to live there.

[@asiapaul6712]

Are they still sailing it correctly? And how do I get the contact.

[@MsGringa24]

Why is he holding phone with 3 kids in your car! David, yes you are on a dirt country road BUT you should be using those phone holders on windshield or a/c unit 😉

[@DauvO]

True! I thought that too as i was editing hah. It was just a stressful moment where the internet wasn't working and we were literally in the middle of nowhere

[@MsGringa24]

@@DauvO 🥺 how do you get the listing that you are looking for? Do you have to bid or you show homes like here and hope for someone watching to bid/buy? Just curious how you get your properties as realtor!

[@vomeinsamenmadchensophie]

I am a painter and I would like to have a house here... it's wonderful 🖤🖤🖤.... Please tell me how I can get a house for one euro here with my fiance, who is musician...we don't have money as we are artists so it would be great to create and paint here.... thank you in advance....🖤

[@sachamo100]

Davao, Can you make a profit, renting out homes in Italy, as a Real Estate investor?

[@DauvO]

It can be profitable, but it is a challenge. Italy's real estate market typically grows only in the main metropolitan areas and near the beaches/national parks. There are plenty of local investors that are really good at what they do. Of course it makes it all that much more challenging. Make sure whatever you buy, that you've done a lot of due diligence.

[@erikamorren7694]

How do you buy a house for 1 euro?

[@kaiserrahman5433]

Where in Rome? Is it old Rome, most possibly

[@alemassa6632]

Obiettivamente .... ma chi andrebbe a vivere a Maenza??

[@DauvO]

Bella domanda. Ma conosco un paio di gente che mi hanno detto che sarebbe bello stare lì..

[@kaiserrahman5433]

I wonder if there are trains to Rome from this place?

[@angier2289]

Closest train i from Rome termini is either a regional that goes to Latina or to Frosinone - followed by a bus ride to Maenza - basically, the train will get you to either one side or the other of the Lepini mountains (where Maenza is located). I have not taken the train from Termini to Latina but I have taken it from Termini to Frosinone - it is a local/regional train, takes about 45 minutes, can be considered a commuter train at certain times of the day as loads of people live in the smaller towns along the route to Frosinone and take the train into Rome every day for work. (At least before the pandemic they did…certainly now, I’d guess there’s more work from home, even in Italy!). There is a car rental agency in Frosinone and prepandemic, it was a LOT cheaper to rent a car in Frosinone instead of at the airport upon landing at fiumicino.

[@DauvO]

@@angier2289 Great info!

[@sonicgems]

These towns should create a 0 tax policy for companies, universities, cultural places, etc. to bring life back into the city. Without young people all of these cities will die.

[@magdalenakohoutova7384]

did you really just post this as I was looking to pick one?

[@DauvO]

Pick a house or a video haha?

[@magdalenakohoutova7384]

@@DauvO for now a video, but hopefully a house later

[@elapaszczynski495]

Dave where is that epic paradise?

[@jeffconley819]

So sad to see these towns empty.

[@DauvO]

True! They struggle with logistics and opportunities. It would be nice to help find a long-term solution.

[@jeffconley819]

@@DauvO my thoughts exactly

[@phillipleboa5251]

I would LOVE to own one of those houses !!!!!!!!! xoxoxoxoxox What to do ????

[@nayabnasir5367]

Contact to whom.....?

[@georgeconroy9908]

I would love to buy a place but want to have freedom to travel the world.

[@mariaoliva2465]

C'e' l'obbligo della ristrutturazione ,puo' costare migliaia di euro e non solo 1 euro👋

[@DauvO]

hai ragione! Ci sono loro che il loro sogno è di ristrutturare un immobile. certamente ci sono opportunità migliori

[@janwarnawa7946]

Ik heb geen huis gezien van 1 euro

[@relocatetoEUROPE]

People still chase after these 1euro disasters. Let's say you successfully renovate the property which will cost you 50,000 to 100,00 you will be in a assbackwards town with no services and poor internet.. who would want to live there? No lively community with cafes and bars, no weekly fresh market (the things you fell in love with when visiting Italy) there will be no work.. and if you plan to work online good luck getting a wifi connection that's fast enough. So unless you're a hermit who has 150,000 to blow on having a house in nowhere land..... The good ones with views are inhabited, (as the old lady indicated) the uninhabited ones are uninhabited for a reason .. they are non fit for habitation. This video is 1,5 hours from Rome so 2 hours from the centre of Rome. There's a fool born every day ...

[@DauvO]

Good points. Some buy to have a place to clear their head when getting away from their area for a while. Others to have a 'basecamp' to explore Italy. But to actually live and stay I'd say it is a low percentage.

[@kingofmambo]

DauvO it s a great idea that italians had. I am surprised that in Spain, they don t do something similar as the situation is quite the same. If you check in idealista, you will see that Real estate in small dying towns or villages is usually quite higher in spain than in italy. My guess is that these houses stay forever in the market and nobody buys them. Also do you have some information about Who buys these 1 euro house ? I think you have a large audience from the us and the uk but unless you live 1 hour/2hours maximum, people will not use these houses.

[@DauvO]

I agree that distance is a factor. If they aren't buying it for some 'story-telling' opportunity, usually it appears to be Europeans. There is the occassional, 'my ancestors are from this town' motive.

[@kingofmambo]

@@DauvO never too late to answer a comment ;). Our family needs to visit Sicily, there are plenty of flights from Spain.

[@DauvO]

@@kingofmambo haha. Ya 2 years later... might be a stretch.. just trying to do a bit better everyday

[@annmariemazzotta2495]

The wife Italian ?

[@DauvO]

She has citizenship but was actually born in Albania

[@SnookieGalore]

You should never be on your phone and driving. Worse even you have your children in the car.