Casa singola bilocale
Proponiamo in vendita un interessante indipendente di 46mq situato al piano terra. L’ingresso principale si apre su un'accogliente zona cucina-soggiorno, un ambiente funzionale e ben ottimizzato che serve anche il bagno della casa. Attraverso una porta interna si passa poi alla zona notte, composta da una…
What it really costs
Can you move in?
Livable, but something basic is worn out
In the listingHabitableMust be done first
- Wiring
- Heating
See what needs doing and what each job costs
Listed at €39,000 for 46 m² with an estimated €200/m² renovation (≈€48,200 total) yields an effective price of ≈€1,048/m², well above the Puglia median of €711/m². The 35 m² private terrace and 12 m² cellar are positives, but the effective price is high for the area, so this is a fair deal.
More on the house and the area
A compact, habitable town house with attractive high vaulted ceilings and a rare private 35 m² roof terrace plus a cellar — characterful and genuinely liveable after light updates. Great value for Puglia near the coast, but expect cosmetic work and a check/repair of the terrace waterproofing.
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€3,000 – €5,000
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.
- Very compact (46 m²) — limited living space.
- Interior is dated and will need modernization (kitchen/finishes).
- Rooftop terrace shows wear — waterproofing/maintenance likely required.
- Street-facing unit with limited privacy and no notable views.
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 52/100This is the agricultural plain south of Bari, with olive groves, vineyards and market-garden land. The Adriatic coast is nearby at Torre a Mare and Mola di Bari. Bari is the nearest large city, with a full range of services, port and airport. The area is known for table grapes and cherry production.