If you've always dreamed of spending your days in the Italian countryside, then you could be in luck; one spectacular island is offering to pay people £12,700 to move into its rural towns and villages.
The government of the Mediterranean island Sardinia has announced they'll be offering a grant of 15,000 euros for anyone who wants to move to the dream destination.
A total of £38million has been set aside for this scheme, which aims to combat the dwindling population of Sardinia's rural towns and villages, the Daily Record reported.
The island of Sardinia lies to the west of mainland Italy and is the second largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, after Sicily, and is one of the 20 regions of Italy.
It is clear why someone would want to move there, given the island's exceptional weather, world famous beaches and delicious local cuisine.
The cash must be used to purchase or renovation of a property, but it does not have to be repaid immediately, meaning it can act as a loan to get your foot in the door.
Before you pack your bags, head for the nearest airport and leave the UK behind, it's worth noting that there are some conditions.
The location of the house must be in a municipality with fewer than 3,000 inhabitants and the grant should not exceed half of the purchase or renovation costs, reports SchengenVisaInfo.com.
In a press release, the Sardinian president Christian Solinas said: "Thanks to the contributions to their first houses, this is strengthened and becomes fertile ground for those who will move there or decide to build a family.
"There can be no growth without a real enhancement of the territories, of the interior and most disadvantaged areas, which must pass through new policies for their repopulation."
It's hoped that the initiative will help people and families to buy their first home in the Italian countryside, boosting the economy and reversing the depopulation of the island.
This is not the first time that Italy has tried to entice visitors this summer.
Last month, the Italian government decided to provide one-off allowances of €200 for seasonal and domestic workers, with the measure expected to attract more third country citizens to help ease the country's labour shortages.
A statement issued by the European Commission said: "The DL 50/2022 law allows migrant workers to apply for the bonus, as long as they were residing in Italy before July 1 2022, and all income requirements are met."
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