Services
Property management
We look after prestigious private residences in Italy all year round. Through vetted local teams we handle the daily operation of the house: cleaning, pool and garden, technical systems, kitchen and service staff — so the property is always ready for the owner and their guests.
A great Italian residence is a living organism: sea air corrodes, gardens grow, pools need chemistry, heating and home automation need seasonal servicing, and a house left closed for months deteriorates quietly. Our property management service exists so that the owner arrives to a house in perfect order and never has to manage suppliers from abroad.
We build a written annual programme for each property — what is done weekly, monthly and seasonally, by whom, and at what cost — and we report on it. Every intervention is documented with photographs, and expenditure above an agreed threshold is authorised by the owner in advance. Nothing is improvised, and nothing is charged without a prior quote.
Staff are selected, contracted and coordinated properly: housekeepers, gardeners, maintenance technicians, drivers, caretakers, private chefs and butlers, all with correct contracts and insurance under Italian employment rules. We remain the owner's single point of contact and speak the languages of both the household and the local trades.
Housekeeping & cleaning
Regular and deep cleaning, linen and laundry, preparation of the house before arrivals and closing after departures.
Pool & garden maintenance
Water treatment and pool servicing, irrigation, lawns, hedges, olive groves and seasonal planting, on a scheduled programme.
Technical maintenance
Heating and air conditioning, electrical and plumbing systems, home automation, alarms and periodic checks, with certified technicians and works supervision.
Chef & butler
Private chef, butler and service staff for the periods you are in residence, coordinated in advance and briefed on your preferences.
Domestic staff
Selection, contracts and coordination of permanent or seasonal staff — housekeepers, gardeners, drivers, caretakers and security.
What a management programme includes
Opening & closing
Seasonal opening and winterisation: systems started and tested, linen and interiors prepared, garden and pool brought to standard before arrival, and the house secured after departure.
Scheduled maintenance
A calendar for boiler, air conditioning, water treatment, electrical checks, alarms, home automation and roof and façade inspections — with certified technicians.
Grounds & pool
Irrigation, lawns, hedges, olive groves, terraces and seasonal planting, plus full pool servicing and water analysis on a fixed schedule.
Household service
Private chef, butler, housekeeping and drivers during periods in residence, briefed in advance on the family's preferences.
Reporting & accounts
Monthly report with photographs, supplier invoices, utility and tax deadlines monitored, and a clear annual budget for the property.
Frequently asked questions
Do you manage properties you did not sell?
Yes. Management is a standalone service, available for residences bought elsewhere or owned for years.
How are costs structured?
A fixed annual management fee based on the size and complexity of the property, plus the actual cost of staff and suppliers, invoiced transparently.
Do you handle renovation works?
We supervise works on the owner's behalf — selecting contractors, checking quotes, following the site and verifying completion — in coordination with your architect.
Which areas do you cover?
Portofino, Capri, Lake Como, Lake Garda, Venice, Milan, Rome, the Costa Smeralda, the Amalfi Coast, Cortina d'Ampezzo, Forte dei Marmi and Tuscany, through vetted local teams.
Owners abroad
Most of the families we work for live outside Italy. Everything is designed for that: a single contact who answers in your language, written reporting, digital authorisation of expenditure, and someone physically at the house within hours when something happens. You should be able to arrive on a Friday evening and find the house exactly as you left it — only better kept.