We have been busy adding new properties!

We have been busy finding new properties for both our sites over the past few weeks, why not have a look at our changing stock. As you all know by now we try to keep our two sites separate, this is because our office in Ostuni needs to decide which team handles viewings and which team handles new developments and renovations.

We have also changed the layout of the home page on www.pugliaresidential.com this will mean that newcomers to the site will be able to find quite quickly the properties we have in Puglia sorted by specific areas.

We are also extending our reach further north of Brindisi, to the next city Bari. This is another major city in Puglia, with many numerous small towns and coastal properties, it has it’s own airport which is served by Ryanair and British Airways (British Airways via Gatwick airport) which I am sure will please those of you seeking alternative routes and carriers. Costs of flying to and from Bari compare favourably to using Brindisi.

Eventually we will be using www.pritaly.com for new builds, off plan, renovation properties, Masserias, land and investments only.

We will be phasing out the use of our “info@” email addresses on both of our sites due to the horrendous amount of spam email we have been receiving over the last few months. This takes up a lot of our valuable time and, quite frankly, we are not in need of most of the products we are being offered!

Finally, to of all our staff and partners working in the background and to you our valued customers;

We wish you all Seasons Greetings and a Happy New Year !

The Ranch

On our travels in the Brindisi area of Puglia we decided to visit the city itself, it truly is a wonderful place overlooked by travelers, littered with restaurants and history.

I feel I have to do a write up regarding a restaurant we discovered that would fill anyone’s gastronomic wishes. This restaurant The Ranch based in Brindisi center is very unassuming and has enough atmosphere to keep most people happy.

We were so impressed that we ate there on several occasions, we felt we had to check the consistency, quality and freshness, we even turned up with a family we know from Brindisi to confirm our thoughts! As we all know Jamie Oliver and Rick Stien are correct when they say “all Italian’s are experts in food” (fussy knowitalls) which is why we took our friends with us.

The menu is large enough to keep everyone happy, regardless if you want fish, meat, pasta or vegetarian, it is all fresh very delicate and well prepared.

We were all in agreement that “spaghetti al scoglio” was one of our favorite dishes, basically cooked with sea food, small fresh merlata fish (boneless) mussels, prawns. Squid, and rocket, all cooked to perfection, in olive oil and tomatoes, very, very delicate with serious flavor.

All the pasta dishes were superb!

Fish dishes, outstanding!

Meat dishes, as fresh as anyone can get!

Pizza, the choice, some 15 to 20 depending on produce available at the time, but all authentic to Italy, you will not get “chicken tika” or “Mexican meat feast” thank you very much!

All in all a lovely place to eat, and the best bit................. 10 of us, starter, pasta, fish and meat dishes for all us, 4 liters of wine, coffee’s and a grappa (digestive) 175 euros!!!!! And i forgot to mention we all had a glass of pro secco (aperitif) which everyone gets free and thin samples of pizza free of charge! Very welcoming indeed!

If you wish to try this restaurant and fancy a day in the city, for shopping, designer labels or visit some of the roman ruins the address is:

The Ranch. Via G. Vanini 4- Brindisi telephone 3404888716

It is easy to find ask anyone in the city! www.pugliaresidential.com

Alternative Ways Of Getting To Brindisi

We have been looking at other ways of getting to Brindisi other than Ryanair etc, and we found that if you live in London it's not difficult at all, from London city airport, Air one, a small airline company can fly you to Rome, from Rome an internal flight to Brindisi. The most important part is to check what time the interconnecting flights are due.

On a similar note Alitalia from most major airports either to Rome or Milan, then an internal flight to Bari or Brindisi.

We have also found that that doing either of these can save you you a substantial amount of money! (in the peak season). it is worth doing the comparisons as it can come to £50-£100 return! plus you don't have to run for a seat and you get a drink or a meal.
our director has tried these other avenues and tells me he "felt as though the good times were back" he says he has been fortunate as 3 trips either way and instead of waiting 4 hours for the internal flights, Alitalia and Air one have always allowed him on an earlier flight at no extra cost, making this alternative worth considering......

More information on web site

With the launch of the furniture showroom, we will be adding more information and pages to our website. this will show that not only can we sell property, build property, renovate but we can also furnish your new property cheaper and more reliably than anyone else in the area!
No waiting time, same day delivery.

we will add pages to: www.pugliaresidential.com

Puglia and the heatwave

The heatwave as we predicted is now beginning to wain, we always stress to buyers in the region to make sure those which have purchased a property with land should always ensure that bracken and grass/hay should always be removed in the summer, and you can be penalized by the local authorities if you do not do so.
So far the authorities have been lenient on new owners around the Brindisi/Ostuni areas, but come on guys your putting people's lives in danger! and it's not like you've not been told.

Below is a short snippet from the BBC:


in Puglia, southern Italy, holiday makers had to escape by sea from wildfires that swept down to the beaches and claimed at least four lives.

The extreme temperatures have starting falling slightly and forecasters expect thunderstorms to affect many parts of southern and eastern Europe over the coming days.

Puglia Property Prices

We have noticed a marked increase in property prices in Puglia, this does not mean they are unfordable, this actually means that early investors are seeing nice returns on their initial outlay!
we do stress to people the importance of "getting in early". and while the property boom in Puglia is still in it's infancy, now more than ever is the time to buy or invest, with many properties still available for renovating and land available for building, it should prove to be a wise investment!!!

Puglia set for some "really hot weather"

We are expecting some very hot weather! and its expected to last until late October, we are taking lots of orders for air conditioning to be fitted, so you will have a long wait if your orders are just being placed, we will do whatever we can to speed things up for you, all is on schedule for the orders we have taken and deadlines will be met.

furniture

after so much public demand, Gillian, will be in control of the new furniture showroom in Ostuni she decided that it would be a much simpler process for new investors to see and sample the quality furniture available, rather than spend all day driving around with clients.

July is almost here

July is almost here and we are expecting a busy season again! we are also looking at employing seasonal staff for the "picking up" from the airport friends and investors and helping recent purchasers with things like shopping, utilities and an introduction to the region