Buying with Ancient Properties. Help?

[londonjj]

Hello all. I was wondering if anyone can help. I am currently thinking of purchasing a property in Abruzzo and have been there for property inspections through Ancient Properties. They have quite a few very interesting properties although I do not want to incurr in any problems. Can anyone tell me a little about them? Cheers!

[Jon C]

Hi,

After many hours looking at property in Abruzzo we finally found a house in Casalbordino

We bought the property through Paola at Ancient Properties and have not had any problems at all

Paola has helped us from the initial purchasing of our house to sorting out bank accounts through to the renovation plans being passed with the local Commune and all the translations between

We could not fault Paola in any way
We are going to continue to use ancient properties for our next purchase in the Vasto area

Hope this is of use
If I can be of any more help please reply

Regards,

Jon C.

Originally Posted by londonjj

Hello all. I was wondering if anyone can help. I am currently thinking of purchasing a property in Abruzzo and have been there for property inspections through Ancient Properties. They have quite a few very interesting properties although I do not want to incurr in any problems. Can anyone tell me a little about them? Cheers!

[polenta]

Hello, I met Paola when she worked at Sweet Italy Estates and have transitioned with her to her new company, Ancient Properties. She is very pleasant and accommadating but has not been very thorough - confusing dates, forgetting to following up on questions, etc. I would encourage you to be well prepared, keep notes and follow-up every conversation/exchange with an email documenting the event. Most important to me, I trust Paola so can put up with some disorganization. Best of luck.

[polenta]

Hi Jon, wondering if you would indulge me. I and two friends are negotiating the purchase of a house through Paola. Am wondering who you used for a Geometra, architect, etc; how your earthquake assesment went and what the overall costs were associated with consultation and oversight of reconstruction? Thank you for your time.David

Originally Posted by Jon C

Hi,

After many hours looking at property in Abruzzo we finally found a house in Casalbordino

We bought the property through Paola at Ancient Properties and have not had any problems at all

Paola has helped us from the initial purchasing of our house to sorting out bank accounts through to the renovation plans being passed with the local Commune and all the translations between

We could not fault Paola in any way
We are going to continue to use ancient properties for our next purchase in the Vasto area

Hope this is of use
If I can be of any more help please reply

Regards,

Jon C.

[Nardini]

The best - indeed, the only sensible advice to give is to look at the offerings of several agencies for your property. Talk to them in person and agree the commission charge they will make (it should be less than 3%). If you agree and feel you can trust them, look at the properties they have on offer and check the prices that other agencies are asking in the same area.

If you find something you like, find a notaio that is not related to the agency, nor recommended by them. The notaio will look at the details of the property and check the legality of the property (the word you do not want to hear is "abusivo"*).

After you have agreed in principal to buy, you might then find an architect or (more cheaply) a geometra (surveyor) to look at the property for structural problems and ideas for how it might be restructured to comply with both the law and your tastes. He may give you an idea as to what the likely costs will be as well - although, do not take these costs as fixed costs at all.

Above all, check the legality of the property before making an offer though. A broken building can always be restored, an illegal one could be pulled down!

*Ancient Properties describe this as "systems in norm". Be very, very wary of the answer being "no".

[valerie]

We have dealt with Ancient Properties and can not fault them. We met Paola thru Sweet italy Estates but found our property when she set up herself as Ancient Properties. She has looked after us very well and we do not hesitate in recommending her. She can offer a full service with geometra and architect.
The sale went thru like a dream - just waiting to sell our property in the UK so we can make our move to Italy! Anyone looking for a property in North Wales?

[vedaandmatt]

hi there, where you happy with the service? had any troubles at all??
cheers

Originally Posted by Jon C

Hi,

After many hours looking at property in Abruzzo we finally found a house in Casalbordino

We bought the property through Paola at Ancient Properties and have not had any problems at all

Paola has helped us from the initial purchasing of our house to sorting out bank accounts through to the renovation plans being passed with the local Commune and all the translations between

We could not fault Paola in any way
We are going to continue to use ancient properties for our next purchase in the Vasto area

Hope this is of use
If I can be of any more help please reply

Regards,

Jon C.

[vedaandmatt]

hey there, heard about it ...mmm dont know though! check these ones out: Houses and Properties for sale in Abruzzo, Italy, Sweet Italy Estates - The biggest address in Italian Properties, Abruzzo Property - Investment Property Italy & Italian Abruzzo Apartments

Originally Posted by londonjj

Hello all. I was wondering if anyone can help. I am currently thinking of purchasing a property in Abruzzo and have been there for property inspections through Ancient Properties. They have quite a few very interesting properties although I do not want to incurr in any problems. Can anyone tell me a little about them? Cheers!

[valerie]

Originally Posted by londonjj

Hello all. I was wondering if anyone can help. I am currently thinking of purchasing a property in Abruzzo and have been there for property inspections through Ancient Properties. They have quite a few very interesting properties although I do not want to incurr in any problems. Can anyone tell me a little about them? Cheers!

Hi
We have dealt with Ancient Properties and have purchased a property through them. The service we have received has been excellent and I would recommend the company. Paola has looked after us and is still doing so as we are hoping to start renovations soon.

If you have any more direct questions please ask them I would be happy to help.

If you mention my name to Paola she will tell you what she has done for us.

Valerie

[miolas]

Here is another real estate agency that can be (warmly) recommended in the Abruzzo area:

Property for sale in italy, Abruzzo property, Estate Agency in Navelli Abruzzo Italy

They respect the FIAP rules and are very careful in the legal process. The contact person is also a Paola (an architect) who speaks very good English and is excellent in customer service. They do a good pre-selection on their places, so you do not waist time (or less) vising properties that are impossible to start with. Can be warmly recomenneded ! (do ask more info / ref on this agency via private message, if you want)