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Julie Delahaye

Italian town will pay your rent if you move there - or give you money for a house

Always dreamed of living in an idyllic Italian town, gorging on that world-famous food and basking in the sunshine?

Well, that dream could quickly become a reality - and you'll even get some money for the privilege.

That's because the charming town of Teora, in the Campania region of southern Italy, is offering €150 a month for new residents, to help pay their rent.

Thinking of settling down permanently? They're also offering up to €5,000 to go towards buying your new home.

The picturesque town is nestled in the heart of the picturesque countryside so it's ideal for those after a retreat from hustle and bustle, although its location in the Avellino province means there are plenty of towns nearby where you can find restaurants, bars and historic landmarks to discover.

Meanwhile, highlights such as the Amalfi Coast or the city of Naples are about a two-hour drive away.

The Amalfi coast is about two hours away by car (iStockphoto)

Now, before you quit your job and put your house on the market, it's worth noting that the town does have some specifications.

For a start, you'll need to commit to living there for at least two years.

Meanwhile, as the town is looking for longer-term residents, you can only qualify for the offer if you have at least one child, as they want families.

In recent years, many small towns have offered similar schemes, including selling houses for less than £1.

For example, one town was selling houses for 85p, while one region was offering to pay new residents £22,000 to move into one of its villages. Meanwhile, a town in Sicily selling off picturesque buildings for 88p.

However, Teora's mayor Stefano Farina has explained why the local authorities have opted to go down a different route in this case.

He told CNN: "I don't believe in selling empty houses for €1, that doesn't incentivise people to stay in town. They just come a few months a year as holidaymakers. That's not the solution. But taking up residency and enrolling kids at the local school, that does breathe new life."

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