WANTED to try out life in a new country but don’t have the cash?
One stunning village in Tuscany is hoping to attract new residents, by offering to pay for their accommodation.
The local authority will cover half your rent for the first two years – and there’s an incentive for buyers too.
Tucked away on a hilltop in Tuscany is a little town called Radicondoli.
It has winding cobbled streets, stone houses and is surrounded by green fields.
What’s even better is that the local authority wants to encourage people to move there – and will even cover some rent.
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The plan to boost residents means the authority will cover half of the first two years’ rent for new residents who move in by early 2026 – if you want more details, take a look here.
For those wanting a more permanent move, Radicondoli offers grants to help with the cost of purchasing a property.
There is one catch however, as buyers have to commit to living there for 10 years, while renters have to stay for four.
Available homes range from apartments with one or two bedrooms all the way up to dreamy Tuscan farmhouses.
For anyone keen on an idyllic move, you’ll have to indulge in a quiet life as the town is in the middle of the countryside.
There are still a few places to pop into, like the local Piazza that serves up dishes like beef carpaccio., truffle Taglioni and Pappardelle with duck ragu.
Another serves up Pomodoro with mozzarella and salami, calzones and a variety of wines.
There’s also a beer hall, bakery, electrician, a shop selling handmade ceramics and a few B&B options.
For those who like a bit more going on, from Radicondoli, you can reach cities like Florence in an hour by car or Pisa in two hours.
The province of Siena has medieval buildings and a fan-shaped square called Piazza del Campo.
The region of Tuscany itself is one of Europe’s most popular holiday destinations.
Stats for 2023 revealed that there were over 52million overnight stays within the region.
Within the region are plenty of cities like Pisa, Siena, Lucca and Florence – which alone attractions over 10million visitors each year.
Flights don’t have to cost a lot either, in July 2026, one-way flights start from £38 with Vueling.
Travel Writer Hope Brotherton went on a Tuscan adventure last year where she discovered great food and historical excursions.
She said: “I’m spending my morning at Fattoria di Maiano, a sprawling farm on the outskirts of Florence that forms part of Italy’s largest botanical garden.
“Returning to Florence, there’s even time for one more tasting, this time at Villa Travignoli, a short drive from the farm. Sitting on a terracotta balcony overlooking the Fiesole Hills, I couldn’t think of a better spot to sample four glasses of Tuscan wine.
“With subtle hints of strawberry, the rosé had to be my favourite — and you can bet one found its way into my suitcase.
“After my six-hour outing in the Tuscan countryside, I arrived back in Florence, where I marvelled at the magnificent Duomo cathedral and strolled along the banks of Arno River, with its stone bridges such as the Ponte Vecchio.
“I grabbed dinner at eclectic Trattoria Zà Zà — the portion sizes are huge and I thoroughly recommend the parmigiana.
“And for a restful night’s stay, book a room at Hotel La Casa di Morfeo. Just a ten-minute walk from the centre, the rooms have all the essentials and the breakfast buffet is enough to keep anyone going.”
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