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Fabbricato civile sito in Via Martiri della Libertà n. 97, Mottalciata (BI), disposto su piano terra e piano primo. Al piano terra sono presenti ingresso, vano scala con ripostiglio sottoscala, cucina, tinello, due camere, disimpegno, bagno e locale caldaia, oltre a giardino. Al piano primo sono presenti due vani…
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In the listingHabitable- Sold at judicial auction
See what needs doing and what each job costs
This is a judicial auction (AstaGiudiziaria), which makes acquisition subject to auction procedures and added legal/operational risk. Listed €16,769 for 208 m2 (~€81/m2); with an estimated €200/m2 renovation (+€41,600) the effective price is ~€281/m2, but the auction status warrants a trap verdict.
More on the house and the area
A characterful semi-detached house with an intact roof, attractive tiled eaves, decorative brick entrance and a covered first-floor loggia — real curb appeal. The structure appears sound and the listing describes it as habitable, but vegetation, shutters and finishes look neglected so expect cosmetic and some system upgrades. At the shown very low price this is a solid bargain for someone wanting a livable, characterful home after modest renovation.
Decoration, tired fittings, a bathroom or a kitchen. The house is liveable as it stands.
Our read of the photos is €200/m². There is no published price band below €350/m², so the range is that figure widened by the spread of the lightest band.
Materials only, work you may do yourself€14,000 – €23,000
Wiring, water and sanitary work of any kind, heating, air conditioning and gas go to a registered firm by law, and so do flues and the air openings for gas appliances. That labour stays in the bill. Yours is the stripping out, plaster, paint, floors, tiling and carpentry.
Labour is 61% of a renovation price on average and 67% at the median, across 191 items of the Emilia-Romagna 2025 public price list. Materials are the rest. An averaged price list, not a quote.
Materials you buy yourself carry 22% VAT; supplied by the firm doing the work they go at the 10% renovation rate. On a €30,000 materials bill that is €3,600 of extra tax.
Household wiring installed before 13 March 1990 counts as compliant if it has a main breaker with overcurrent protection, protection against direct contact and a 30 mA RCD. Having a firm bring the existing wiring up to that and certify it is the cheapest lawful route.
- Exterior and garden are overgrown and show neglect — tidy-up and cosmetic work needed.
- Interior likely requires renovation/modernisation despite being described as 'habitable'.
- Property faces a main road — possible traffic/noise impact.
- Energy performance unknown; heating system may need upgrade.
Estimate from the listing and its photos, not a survey. Treat it as the starting point for your own quotes. An Italian builder's quote is normally written without VAT and without design fees, so add about a quarter to any figure a firm gives you.
The area around
Location score 56/100The area sits on the low hills between the Biella uplands and the rice plain toward Vercelli and Novara. The Elvo valley and the first Biellese Prealps are nearby to the north, with Monte Mucrone and the Oropa mountains visible in the wider surroundings. The nearest substantial town is Biella, which has full services, a historic centre, and the Sanctuary of Oropa in the mountains above the city. This part of the province is known for mixed farming and for the long textile history of the Biella area.