Are you bored with the same mundane routine? Do you want to live in a place which is full of picturesque landscape and the serene environment? If yes, then this Italian town is waiting for you. A quaint medieval village in Italy called Santo Stefano di Sessanio is paying people to settle down in their area for a while. Excited, already? Well, not everyone can apply to this. Read on to know more deets.
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Younger People Residing In Italy Can Only Apply For This Scheme
At present, 115 people reside in the village. Out of which 13 are under the age of 20, while 42 are aged 65-years and above. This move is to make sure that the village continues to live and doesn’t die a slow death. In terms of the residents, there are a few things that one needs to keep in mind. Firstly, not everyone can apply for this scheme. It is applicable for those who reside in Italy and are 40 years of age or younger.
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Only 10 People Will Be Selected For This Offer For Now
Besides that, a property will be given to the chosen people that will support them. They will be paid AED 18744 per month for the first three years. Along with that, the town council will also give them AED 85452 (€20,000) to start a business venture in the village.
Well, that’s not it! People applying for this should also bear in mind that the property is not rent-free! Residents will have to pay a ‘symbolic’ rent as well, which Santavicca and the other village authorities have to still work out as to what is symbolic here. The scheme was launched on October 15 and since them over 1,500 applicants have applied. But to make sure that the right person gets this opportunity, the town council will narrow it down to 10 people or just five couples. However, the mayor has assured that numbers will be increased gradually.
This sounds like a fun workation, doesn’t it?