“It was one of the best days of our lives”

“It was one of the best days of our lives”

The first time Mark Eley went on a family holiday to Lake Como he was smitten with the place, and after two more trips to this scenic corner of Italy, it was just a matter of time before he realised his dream of buying a home there.
The man who said arrivederci to Jamie Oliver and ciao to a one-euro home in Italy

The man who said arrivederci to Jamie Oliver and ciao to a one-euro home in Italy

We’ve all heard about Italy’s one-euro homes, but in practice, does anyone ever buy one? And many of us have imagined starting afresh in a new country and making a real difference in the world. One man who moved from a flat in north London to Sicily shows just what opportunities are out there, at minimal cost, if you’re willing to be bold.

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