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Renovation of a Lifetime
Lorraine arrives in Sambuca di Sicilia, eager to find the perfect Italian home. She’s given a VIP tour by the mayor of the town who explains the process behind the one euro houses: homeowners purchase a property for one euro and put down a 5,000 euro deposit, but they need to renovate within three years or lose their money and the house. (Still sounds like a pretty sweet deal, right?)