Properties For Sale In Italy And Brian A French

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We Would Say That, Wouldn't We?

If we said, 'now is the time to buy' you would no doubt laugh at us. Well, we are prepared to take that risk because there is something you should know.

Do you have cash? Are you amongst the lucky ones who can actually borrow money today? If you are, now IS the time to buy. Why? Because:

• If you have cash you are not going to get any return on it from the banks.
• Many vendors happen to be British (they've been buying in Italy for centuries) and have reduced their prices in Euros because those fewer Euros buy more Pounds this year than last year.
• Prices are generally suppressed at this point in the downturn. Once the upturn starts they will rise quickly. We have seen it before.
• Borrowing money has never been cheaper.

We'll be happy to point you in the right direction! Just give us a call or drop us an email. It's not a fire sale - the fact that prices in central Italy don't collapse is the reason it's such a safe investment - but it is a great opportunity. Don't miss it.

Property in Italy

Established in 1972, Brian A French & Associates have thirty-seven years of continuous experience dealing with property in Italy. We offer properties of every type - cottages, houses, villas, castles, investment opportunities - in many regions of Italy but with a particular emphasis on Tuscany and Umbria. Whether your ideal property in Umbria is a modest cottage, a more substantial farmhouse or an Umbrian villa, we can help you. A Tuscan villa or farmhouse, a charming property in an historical centre - these are all open to you when you buy property in Italy. Brian A French & Associates are proud to have been founder members of FOPDAC (Federation of Overseas Property Developers, Agents and Consultants) which was formed in 1973 and recently merged with the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA/NFOPP).

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In Italy

Our operation in Italy functions on two levels-

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This licensed Italian estate agency is a partnership between our own managing director, Steve Emmett FNAEA MCEI, and Dott. Riccardo Luculli. As such we can offer you a much higher level of service through what is in effect our own Italian estate agency than we can through an associated agency. The areas covered are primarily Tuscany and Umbria where we can undertake all aspects of sales, after-sales and restoration.

Steve Emmett studied at the Architectural Association where he developed his love for Italy. He served six consecutive years as the Chairman of FOPDAC in the 1990s, was elected again in 2006 and 2007. In 2007 he led FOPDAC in negotiations with the NAEA resulting in a merger of the two organisations in July of that year. He is widely regarded as a leading expert on the Italian international market.

Dott. Riccardo Luculli is a graduate in Economics and Politics and for some years has been representing a German banking group in the Italian property sector. He was one of only two FIAIP (Federazione Italiana Agenti Immobiliari Professionali) members on the Perugia Chamber of Commerce board responsible for the management of the official estate agents' register. Now he is a member of the Perugia FIAIP Board with responsibility for foreign affairs and has recently been appointed as the FIAIP liaison officer for the British market.

Together Steve and Riccardo have put together a formidable team including surveyors, architects, notaries, accountants, lawyers, tradesmen - and all manner of suppliers. The Passignano office is open BY APPOINTMENT only. Please don't just turn up on the doorstep as we may be out with clients. The best course of action is to make an appointment through the UK office before you arrive in Italy; if this is impossible contact Steve (steve@ibfitalia.com / 00 39 334 581 3365).

Associate Agents

Associates are other agencies which are independently owned and operated that work in collaboration with Brian A French & Associates for the sale of property in their areas. Whilst we cannot provide the after-sales and restoration services that we would on our home ground, each associate offers their own package of services which you will be free to consider.We cannot take responsibility for these Associates as they are responsible directly to you for their services. Advice from our Italian office is always there for the asking. Through our associates we offer a wide range of property for sale in other regions of Italy and a wider range of property for sale in Umbria and Tuscany.

In the UK

For many in the UK, the search for a property in Italy begins with our office in the north of England, again situated for easy connections across the country. Louise Talbot MNAEA (Overseas) is our Director of UK Operations and she will be pleased to assist with any enquiries you may have regarding your search for homes in Italy. Steve Emmett FNAEA MCEI is available if you wish to contact him directly.

Expert Advice

Italian property ownership can be a joy. A good climate, friendly people, good food and wine, plenty of history and culture, beautiful landscape. We can help you achieve your goal. Our team of Italian property experts can guide you through the search for, the purchase and (where necessary) the restoration, of a wide range of property, from cottages to farmhouses, apartments to castles, villas to estates.

Since 1972, Brian A French & Associates and Italian properties have been synonymous. We are waiting to help you.

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