12 January 2015 on the beach at Lido da Pietro, Scalea
January is usually quiet with most people recovering from Christmas and New Year celebrations. Notoriously a slow month for business and new clients, it
gives me a chance to catch up on administration duties and such like. The part
of the job I don’t like.
Throughout the year I
have many emails from people who dream about owning a property abroad. Many of
these emails will ask for more photos/information and although I always respond
on an individual basis, I’m disappointed that many do not even reply. Even if
it’s just to thank me for my time.
So, what a refreshing
change this January has been. Only 2 weeks into the new year and I’ve already
had three different clients visit. Clients from Los Angeles, Yorkshire and
Scotland, none of whom had ever been to Calabria before. Not only were they
impressed with the property viewing, but they’ve all committed to a return,
having fallen in love with the area. Once they tasted the friendliness, food,
wine and mild Calabrian winter weather,
it was a done deal. January isn’t finished just yet and I have Canadians and
Brits out before the end of the month.
Scouring the internet
looking for property is the first step on the way to owning a property. However
if you’re really serious about buying a property abroad, then you must go and
see the area. Check out what’s on offer and not only the property.
There’s so much more
to a viewing trip than just viewing property.
Centro Storico, Scalea 12/01/2015
