American couple bought a house in Italy for $13,150 and spent around $18,000 renovating it—take a look inside

Cassandra Tresl and Alex Ninman moved in with Tresl's grandfather in the Czech Republic in 2020 and closed on a house in Abruzzo, Italy, in 2022.
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Homeowners’ guide to building and energy renovation bonuses in Italy 2026

Italy offers some of the most generous renovation incentives in Europe, designed to stimulate construction activity, improve building efficiency, and reduce energy consumption. Whether you’re a ...