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We bought an old Italian house — full of charm but falling apart. We didn’t do a technical check before buying (big mistake!) and soon discovered the entire roof had to be replaced.
We hired a contractor to restore the roof and exterior walls, paid him €20.000 upfront… and he disappeared. No work, no refund, just heartbreak. But we couldn’t stop — rainwater was leaking in, and the roof was close to collapse.

Our new contractor quickly installed scaffolding and removed the old roof within days. Meanwhile, we took on a DIY project in our overgrown garden, trying to keep our spirits (and budget) alive.

If you dream about buying and renovating a house in Italy, check the link in our bio — you’ll find our free guide to help you avoid the mistakes we made. Plus the link to our novel Palazzo Puro inspired by this real‑life adventure and the old love letters we found in the house.

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