Thea Duncan and her husband, Diego, renovated their three-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment in Milan, Italy for $41,000. This is despite the fact that they are renters, not owners. Italy's government covered nearly half the cost through tax incentives. Their landlord also gave them eight months of free rent. Now Thea, Diego, and their son live in an affordable apartment while taking advantage of all the benefits of living in one of Italy's most exciting and fast-paced cities.
Produced & Edited by: Zach Green
Senior Managing Producer: Eric M. Clark
Camera: Andrea Mignolo
Contributors Editor: Nina Zipkin
Additional Footage: Thea Duncan, Getty Images
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I Spent $41,000 Renovating My Rental Apartment In Italy
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