Buying property in Puglia on a budget – part 2

I recently had a stand at the ‘A Place in the Sun’ show and I would say 90% of the people who came for a chat simply didn’t have a realistic budget. That may sound harsh, and you might think … Continue reading

Palazzo Lillo – own a share of a Palazzo (&/or make a great return on your investment)

Palazzo Lillo is a historic Palazzo, in good structural condition, with a wealth of original features, including high, star vaulted, ceilings, and original floors. Covering 300 sqm (3229 sq feet) excluding outdoor space, the first floor will provide a four-bedroom, … Continue reading

Personal Puglia Property News May 2023

It seems incredible that it is a year since my last post, but I have been very busy finishing off one property in Nardò and restoring another in Monopoli as well as developing a new project in Galatina and keeping … Continue reading

Come and talk to us! Free tickets for A Place in the Sun, London 6-8th May

We will be taking a stand at A Place in the Sun at Kensington Olympia, to launch our Villa Carezza project, but also to answer questions and help with people’s Puglia property quests.

If you would like free tickets and to come for a chat email me  – personalpuglia @gmail. saying which day you would like to come (Friday, Saturday, Sunday 10am-5 pm). First come first served!

Personal Puglia Property News Spring 2022

Spring is unusually late this year but I am writing this sitting in the sunshine with a coffee, looking at the castle in Nardò and life is good! With the advent of Spring the property market is speeding up, estate … Continue reading

Property in Puglia on a budget part 2 – Town Properties with outside space

Following on from last weeks article, in which I pointed out that properties in town, with outside space will cost less to buy and restore than countryside properties, this piece is to give an idea of what you can buy, … Continue reading

Buying property in Puglia on a budget part 1

It is getting to the time of year where I get inundated with emails from people wanting advice about buying in Puglia. I would say that 3 out of 5 do not have a realistic budget – the kind of … Continue reading

Puglia Summer Property News

Here in Nardò it seems almost as if the lockdown never happened – yes, restaurant tables are more widely spaced and at least some people wear masks in shops, but summer is in full swing and there are visitors everywhere. Certainly the Covid statistics in Puglia remain good, usually no new cases a day, 3 at the most.

I have done one property search trip, where we saw some very interesting properties which I will write about later this week, but have mainly been kept extremely busy lining up properties for people coming to view in August and September  and renting out houses for clients who were unable to travel themselves. Guests have been largely Italian – the holiday rental market has gone somewhat crazy post lockdown and all the properties I am looking after are filling up fast.. Continue reading

Puglia Post-Lockdown Property News

Lockdown has now been over for three weeks, Covid cases in Puglia are down to maximum 1 or 2 new cases a day, usually none, and estate agents are back to work.  I am getting lots of enquiries from people … Continue reading