Our services

At Umbria Quality House our passion is in finding architecturally interesting homes in the hills of Umbria.

• Whether your personal interest is in buying or simply renting, we have the resources to assist you in finding that special place.

• First of all, we live here. This is where we call home and we know those special places. Those romantic places where time seems to have stood still. Landscapes where people have had the least amount of impact on the Italian countryside.

• Whether you are looking for a castle, a farmhouse, an ancient hamlet or a historic apartment within the walls of a medieval town, we have the ability to find you the perfect place in Umbria.

• And although our speciality is our home province, we have many real estate offerings in Tuscany, the Marches and Lake Garda.

• We visit each property and evaluate its characteristics in order to have a clear understanding of what we are presenting to our prospective clients.

• Before selecting a property, we take into consideration the quality and features of the buildings themselves. We then take into consideration its geographical position, ideally we look for properties with minimal industrial presence and where the landscape has remained as it was centuries ago. So, whether it is in an ancient hamlet, a medieval town, a castle or a farmhouse alone on a hillside, we can match the right property to your requirements.

• Depending on your needs, we have properties where the building is in need of a full restoration or others that may be in a partial state of repair but most of our homes are completely refinished. Whatever condition the house may be in, we will pay special attention to the authenticity and quality of the materials and workmanship.

• We will help you understand the traditional materials used in Umbrian buildings and we will assist you in finding the highest quality trades to complete your home. Whether it is antique roof tiles, traditional stone walkways, old terra cotta floor tiles, original stone sinks, ancient fireplaces or traditional chestnut or oak beams, we have the sources to find these special elements that complete the atmosphere of country living.

• By visiting our web site, you will find a selection of homes that we offer for Sale or Rent. We regularly update our site as properties sell and as new homes come on the market. As you peruse the web site, please understand that we can only show a few photographs to begin to tell the story. We suggest contacting us with any questions then we can send you more photos along with a more elaborate description to provide a complete picture of the property that you are interested in.

• We can correspond in English, German, and French and of course in Italian. Therefore, should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at any time. We can help you find the right property for you.
  

• Simply contact us by email and we will forward a more detailed description by either traditional mail or email, whatever your preference. In your correspondence, please provide as detailed a description as possible of the kind of home/apartment you are looking for. Tell us what is important to you. The size of home, the amount of land, the location and then give us a budget to work within. We will begin a search for a property that will meet your needs. We provide support to all our clients throughout the entire process of buying a home in Umbria.

• We begin by meeting in our offices to review our portfolio of properties and discuss what qualities you might be looking for in a home. We can advise you about the location and what amenities you could expect in that area. The entire experience will be discussed and then we will proceed to arrange appointments to see some homes that meet your criteria.

• We are here to advise you through the entire process and to carefully explain each step in the process. We do not simply leave you on your own to find your way through the legalities of another country, we will personally be with you in part of the process. This ensures that when we come to the Public Act of Purchase, there will be no surprises. We will be with you in the Notary’s office on the day of purchase to assure everything goes smoothly and we will have a translator there to assure that you understand all details about the transaction.

• Over the years, we have had many successful real estate transactions and as a result have built valuable relationships with notaries and lawyers. The people we work with, we trust completely. We know from experience that they will provide us with sound advice and see that the transaction between the Vendor and Purchaser is a smooth process.

• In Italy a real estate agent or broker is an impartial, autonomous and independent mediator whose job is to bring both parties to a satisfactory business agreement. Therefore real estate agencies in Italy operate with a fee split between the seller and the buyer, which for each party is a certain percentage of the full purchase price + VAT. The amount of the agency fee is agreed upon each time prior the written irrevocable offer subject to contract.

• We usually provide our services for up to 4% of the purchase price of a home + V.A.T. for each party, depending on the case, read kind of services/assistance to be provided. Cheques are made payable to Umbria Quality House once the Preliminary Contract has been signed. In Italy, the agency fee is due at the moment of signing the Preliminary Contract.

FOR FURTHER DETAILS, PLEASE REVIEW THE SECTION ON PURCHASING A PROPERTY IN ITALY.

• You may need to restore or improve the home. We can be there to help. We can provide professional architects, trades people and administrative support for any kind of restoration. We can assist in finding craftsmen who are knowledgeable in historical techniques appropriate for the area.

• If you need further assistance sourcing furniture and interior decoration, we will be there to help too. Whatever you need, we can help you find it.

We love Umbria. We have helped many people find their dream home and make sure that they feel part of the community.

In Italy, the saying goes, ”Italy has a green heart and that heart is Umbria”.
We believe this and we want our services to reflect this same feeling.