For anyone who visited Italy during the summer and can see themselves living there permanently, this might be the ideal time to do so.
The government of the Mediterranean island Sardinia has announced they'll be offering a grant of £12,700 (15,000 euros) for anyone who wants to move to the dream destination.
A total of £38million has been set aside for this scheme, hoping that the influx of people will help to combat the dwindling population of Sardinia's rural towns and villages.
However, there are a couple of rules that must be followed in order for someone to fully benefit from the move, Wales Online reports.
The cash must be used to purchase or renovation of a property, but does not have to be repaid immediately, reports Travel Tomorrow.
But it's not as simple as that - there's a complex decision-making process to be had before any potential homeowners can move to the Italian island.
The location of the house must be in a municipality with fewer than 3,000 inhabitants. The grant should also not exceed half of the purchase or renovation costs, reports SchengenVisaInfo.com.
In a press release, the Sardinian president Christian Solinas said: "Thanks to the contributions to their first houses, this is strengthened and becomes fertile ground for those who will move there or decide to build a family.
"There can be no growth without a real enhancement of the territories, of the interior and most disadvantaged areas, which must pass through new policies for their repopulation."
It's hoped that this initiative will help people and families to buy their first home in the Italian countryside, boosting the economy and reversing the depopulation of the island.
Where is Sardinia?
The island of Sardinia lies to the west of mainland Italy. It's the second largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, after Sicily, and is one of the 20 regions of Italy.
It boasts luxurious white sand beaches and clear waters, and has plenty of small villages and towns to explore. Known also for its fascinating rock formations and impressive architecture, it has been described as "an amazing holiday destination."
This is not the first time that Italy has tried to entice visitors this summer.
Last month, the Italian government decided to provide one-off allowances of €200 for seasonal and domestic workers, with the measure expected to attract more third country citizens to help ease the country's labour shortages.
A statement issued by the European Commission said: "The DL 50/2022 law allows migrant workers to apply for the bonus, as long as they were residing in Italy before July 1 2022, and all income requirements are met."
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