When the dream meets reality: buying a home in Italy (and barely living in it)
As seen on 'We the Italians'
The new issue of We the Italians is out, featuring my latest article - and this time I’ve tackled a topic that’s everywhere, yet rarely explored properly.
In recent years, we’ve all seen the same narrative: buying a home in Italy looks easy, romantic, almost inevitable. Social media, TV shows, and viral stories keep reinforcing that idea.
But between the dream and reality, there’s a quieter truth: thousands of beautifully restored homes that remain closed for most of the year. A widespread phenomenon, often ignored, but crucial if we want to talk seriously about regeneration and the future of local communities.
In this piece, I try to bring some balance back into the conversation. Not to kill the dream, but to ground it. Because in the end, it’s never just about buying a house. It’s about whether you actually intend to build a life around it.
If you work in real estate, territorial development, remote work or if you’ve ever thought “maybe I should buy a place in Italy”… this is worth your time.