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Our Story

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We arrived seven years ago expecting a temporary adventure.

 

What we found was a place that felt like home. The coastline, the whitewashed towns, the olive groves — all of it pulled us in, but it was the slower rhythm of life and the warmth of the people that convinced us to stay.

 

Living here has given us the chance to see Puglia change and grow. We’ve watched towns welcome more visitors each year, seen new opportunities emerge, and come to understand how this region works from the inside.

Local Knowledge,
Professional Excellence

From newcomers to locals, we’ve built our lives in Puglia.

Before moving, our paths were very different: one of us trained in law, the other in business. Those experiences shaped how we think: paying attention to detail, weighing choices carefully, and looking at the long term. Combined with years of living here, they give us a perspective rooted in both knowledge and experience.

Most of all, Puglia has become the place where our personal and professional lives meet. It’s where we live, work, and see the future unfolding.

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Investment Sourcing

We help you identify high-potential property investments in southern Italy, balancing appreciation prospects with reliable rental yield.

02

Property Due Diligence

We review legal records, technical reports, and zoning plans to ensure each property matches your investment and renovation goals.

03

Acquisition Management

We coordinate the formalities of the purchase process and, where possible, stand as your proxy to simplify cross-border transactions.

04

Pre-Construction Management

We source trusted local contractors, oversee permit applications, and prepare your property for renovation or development.

05

Build Management

We manage renovation and construction works on your behalf, maintaining oversight of quality, budgets, and timelines.

06

Rental Management

We handle ongoing upkeep, rental marketing, and guest operations to protect your property’s value and generate steady returns.

Local Support You Can Rely On

Practical help at every stage of buying and owning in Puglia.

What We Bring

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Sam Safwat

Co-founder

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Laura Wolfe

Co-founder

Sam holds an MBA and focuses on the numbers behind property ownership in Puglia. His interest is in where demand is growing, how the rental market performs, and what that means for second-home owners.

Since relocating, he has built strong local networks and gained firsthand knowledge of how the region is changing.

Sam speaks English, French, Arabic and Italian, helping clients navigate both the financial side of investment and the practicalities of life in Puglia.

Laura began her career in law before moving to Puglia seven years ago. That training gives her a careful, detail-oriented approach to property, particularly when it comes to contracts and compliance.

 

Laura speaks English, French, and Italian, which allows her to bridge the gap between international buyers and local professionals.

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