I was originally going to write a piece about properties I had seen which I thought were really good buys, most around the 300,000 euro mark and a couple at around 150,000. These were all properties where I have an … Continue reading
Every so often I come across a property which really excites me and this is one of them : an enchanting 17th century property in the historic centre of Nardò which, restored, will provide three bedrooms and bathrooms, two terraces … Continue reading
Here is the promised round up of properties in Nardò and Galatina, some of which have been remodernised, most of which are habitable (but not necessarily rentable as this depends on when they were last rewired/replumbed). Most of these would come in under the 120,000 euro mark including work, some less. Continue reading
Happy New Year from Nardò! I wrote a piece called more than 12 days of Christmas in Puglia some years ago, which came to mind last week as I went for a walk and a drink in the square. It … Continue reading
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
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
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
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
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
Normally at this time of year I would be rushing around, finding properties for people and supervising work on houses bought earlier in the year.. Instead, almost 7 weeks into lockdown, the pace of life is somewhat slower and I … Continue reading