WHO RUNS THE VILLA OWNER?
The Villa Owner is run exclusively by me, Massimo Provenza. I am originally from Sicily where I own two-holiday villas. Over the last 20 years, I have run a successful Italian villa rental company in London and I continue to manage a portfolio of wonderful holiday villas in Sicily and Puglia on behalf of other villa owners.
WHAT IS THE MISSION OF THE VILLA OWNER?
I am passionate about helping villa owners to make the right choices concerning their villas from the very beginning so that they have a return on their investment. It is something I have been doing for years but it has become my main focus to meet growing demand.
WHY DO VILLA OWNERS ASK FOR MY ADVICE?
They need a local with experience of holiday rentals, villa management and solutions which work with and not against the environment. They also need practical help with choosing materials and cost planning. I guide them through the process.
All too often, villa owners find that they are making little or no return on their initial investment when they buy land or a home to renovate. Often they have bought, renovated or constructed their properties without taking into account the running costs or investing inappropriate building materials or equipment.
I help with financial planning, troubleshooting problems and ensuring that the right decisions are made from the beginning.
WHY IS MY SERVICE BESPOKE?
Every villa owner has a unique property and budget for renovation or construction, so my service has to be bespoke. My job is to guide each owner to their particular goal…. I help navigate Italian paperwork, connect each owner with reliable artisans and ensure that it is all achievable within a realistic budget. If need be, I also arrange villa management and advise the best way for them to rent their villas as holiday rentals.
ITALIAN PROPERTY FINDER
I have excellent contacts in Italy with properties and land for sale in key locations. I help you to save time by sifting through what is on offer then I pick only the most suitable properties or land for closer inspection, as well as ‘off-grid’ places, according to your spec. Whereas estate agents act for the vendor, I act on your behalf as the buyer, so will help to secure the best for you.
RENTAL MARKET EXPERIENCE
Having run a successful luxury villa rental company, I know exactly what kind of properties rent well to an international market, so I am well placed to help you choose, renovate and equip a suitable property, giving it a ‘wow factor’ which generates your desired rental income.
RENOVATION PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Since 2011, I have managed a number of renovation projects in Italy for the owners of holiday villas, so can help you complete projects within time and budget.
ENGLISH AND ITALIAN SPEAKER
As a native Italian who is used to working in English, it enables me to assist and explain the Italian property sales and management process to non-native speakers.
I AM THE OWNER OF A LUXURY HOLIDAY HOME IN SICILY
Having bought and renovated my own luxury villas in Sicily which rent successfully, I can offer you my invaluable advice based on personal experience, in order to help you invest wisely and avoid pitfalls.
VILLA MANAGEMENT
I have an excellent team managing a portfolio of rental properties in Italy which have been entrusted to me over the last 20 years. This experience and expertise are crucial in helping you to establish a system of management that works for you and your guests.