Home renovation in Italy

Can a small cup of coffee change the fate of a borgo, a historic village? In Sardinia, three young women have turned an everyday gesture into a collective invitation to put down roots again in places many had stopped believing in.

For those wishing to renovate or improve the energy efficiency of their homes, as well as upgrade furnishings and appliances, significant incentives are still available. These include the 2026 Home Bonus, the set of tax breaks available for residential properties. The most important measure is the Renovation Bonus, which provides a 50% IRPEF tax deduction on a spending limit of €96,000 for primary residences and a 36% tax deduction for second homes.

Improving the energy efficiency of buildings by replacing windows and doors is a strategic intervention supported by specific government incentives.

Renovating an old house in Italy doesn’t have to mean emptying your bank account, but it does mean being strategic, patient and clear about where every euro goes.Whether it’s a stone farmhouse in Le Marche or a tired townhouse in a small village, renovating on a budget is about prioritising safety,

If you’re planning to buy and refurbish property, understanding the cost of renovating a house in Italy in 2026 is essential.

There’s something irresistible about old Tuscan stone houses or faded townhouses in Sicily — but romance aside, restoring one is not just about choosing cute tiles and sipping espresso on a terrace.Before getting carried away, it’s worth taking a clear-eyed look at the pros and cons of renovating a

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

If you’re dreaming of a fixer‑upper in the sun, looking at the 1 euro houses in Sicily in 2026 is a great place to start, as the island now has the highest concentration of €1 house schemes in Italy.

If you’re hunting for 1-euro houses for sale in Italy 2026, this map pulls everything together in one place. Each pin marks a village mentioned on the official €1 house website.

Start 2026 by finding your perfect Italian home. Our selection of renovated homes in Italy under €300,000 offers the ideal mix of traditional charm and modern comfort.

If you’re trying to work out the top places in Italy to buy a 1 euro house, it helps to know that not all schemes are created equal.

The Sardinia Region has introduced a major green initiative, offering non-repayable grants for home solar panels and electricity storage systems for self-consumption.

Buying a home in Italy and renovating it to suit your family's needs is a decision that should never be taken lightly. It’s all too easy to go from feeling overwhelmed to achieving complete satisfaction.

Dreaming of an Italian home? Instead of searching for the perfect move-in ready property, consider a renovation project.

The bathroom is a crucial space when selling a home, and potential buyers pay a great deal of attention to it. Having an updated bathroom is important, as it creates a good impression and can increase the value of your property.

Transforming a ruin into a dream home is possible: even if you are some eight thousand kilometres away from the site and do not speak a single word of the local language. Meredith Tabbone, 46, a financial consultant from Chicago, has succeeded.

Even in properties with only a few square metres of floor space, as is often the case in Italian apartments, it is possible to optimise space and make a kitchen more functional and modern.

Anyone who has seen the typical Italian apartment will be aware that there is often no space for a room dedicated exclusively to dining, or at least not as was the case a few decades ago.

The long-awaited extension of Italy's Superbonus 110% scheme for home renovations is here.

Renovating a house takes time, money... and a lot of patience. This last quality has never been more important than in the last year, due both to the difficulties in understanding the procedures necessary to obtain certain tax bonuses and the constant increases in the prices of building materials.

Replacing windows and French doors is a home improvement that becomes necessary when they are in bad condition, not only for aesthetic reasons but above all for functionality. Having to change your windows is not a regular thing and can create doubts and uncertainties, but inquiring about the d

The Minister of Ecological Transition, Roberto Cingolani, speaking on Radio Anch'io about the expected increase in electricity bills in October, said: "We need to think about how the bill is built and calculated. Each country has its own recipe.

After Patrica, another municipality in the Lazio region of Italy is launching the now well-known "houses for 1 euro" initiative. It is the turn of Maenza, a medieval village in the province of Latina.

Living in lockdown is an experience that has affected everyone in one way or another.

2020 is a year like no other and the coronavirus outbreak in Italy has transformed the way we live, resulting in a change in the way Italians think about their housing and living needs.