With property prices reaching record highs in some parts of the world, the opportunity to buy a home for just €1 ($1.14/£0.85) may seem too good to be true. But a handful of Italy's historic towns and villages have been offering exactly that over the past few years. Of course, these real estate steals come with a few strings attached.
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*All prices and conversion rates correct at time of publishing