1426 Trullo Hunting

Hi
What is the best way in which to find a trullo that needs restoring at a reasonable price? Does anyone have any advice on what areas are best to hunt for such property. We are leaving for italy in approx 5 weeks via road and so we will be looking when we arrive. Is there any thing we should consider before we view any properties?

Any advice would be appreciated....

gill and Graham

We have done web searches and realise that not all can be seen from a picture..

Category
Property Sales/Rental Advice

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 09/25/2005 - 14:53

Obviously looking in the Puglia area, try looking at buyahouse-italy.com. If you dont speak Italian, Vincent will acompany you on all viewings (at a cost though) :rolleyes:

Oh, by the way, fantastic area :p

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 09/25/2005 - 16:13

[color=black]Yes, Alberobello is the city of Trulli so base your search about 30 miles around here. In the centre of Alberobello you can get grants to renovate because the area is protected but they will also restrict you on what you can and can not do. this may also apply to any Trulli, you would have to check within the local commune first.[/color]

[color=black]The best idea would be to look at prices of Trulli in local agents first because going through English speaking agents will add a premium before you have even started. [/color]

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[color=black]Spend time in meeting locals, that way you are more likely to find recommended geometras builders etc rather than relying on an agent’s recommendation, which may be fine but may not.[/color]

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[color=black]If you have to go through an English speaking agent then check their commission rates, we got stung with 6% and it should be about 3%, haggle with them if they ask for a stupid rate. [/color]

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[color=black]Never believe a word any agent tells you until you have had it confirmed. They will tell you all sorts of things just to get a sale and the point is if they are genuine and honest they will not mind if you are checking things first.[/color]

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[color=black]Unless you are fluent in Italian property law and purchase then get a lawyer arranged to check everything before you sign. Search the forum there is one on here that has been highly recommended. [/color]

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[color=black]Always haggle the property price down and never be afraid to walk away, they will come down and if not there are loads more to choose from.[/color]

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[color=black]To renovate a Trulli it will cost you the same again as the asking price if not more.[/color]

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[color=black]Do not believe an agent if he tells you that animal pens can be converted to accommodation this may not be true and you would only find out by applying for planning permission, which will take months.[/color]

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[color=black]Do not get caught up in the dream like we did and cause yourself a lot of stress, which can be avoided if you are sensible, and get everything checked first. [/color]
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[color=black]I'm sure you know all of this but just thought I would try to point out the mess we got into.[/color]
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[color=black]Hopefully we will complete soon, now that we have a lawyer sorting everything out.[/color]
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[color=black]Good luck and it is a wonderful place to be and we love our little Trullo even though it's not quite ours yet. :) [/color]
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