About us

On the Ground in Italy - Working for you

We help international home seekers buy their dream property in Le Marche & Umbria, and investors profitably run their accommodation business in Italy.

About us

Our Story

We are a Kiwi & Polish couple, living in Le Marche in central Italy after many years in the London, Northern Italy & Switzerland.

We love property, investment, & renovating amazing spaces; and are passionate about helping others do the same.

We started our property journey many years ago in the UK where we bought and sold properties, renovated them, rented a few, and even bought a hotel.

We arrived in Italy after chasing the snow in our motorhome and have never left. It’s fair to say we had mastered the art of slow travel before it was even a thing.

We soon learnt, despite a background in property, how difficult it can be to buy property well in Italy.

But we see so much potential, with character homes in stunning locations and lifestyle opportunities all around. We became determined to develop the knowledge and skills required to make purchases into good investments, too.

Now we are on the lookout for our next project, and we’re here to help you with yours.

Nicholas Beck

About Nick
Nicholas Beck
I’ve spent most of my working life in and around property, seeing it from all angles. Originally from New Zealand, I’m a qualified land surveyor and spent years in London as a construction engineer and project manager.
 
Eventually, I followed my passion into property investment, learning to search for deals and acquiring houses for flipping, refurb, or cash flow. I also purchased an old struggling hotel hamstrung with debt and turned it into a high cash-flowing asset before my exit.
 
Along the way, I trained in architectural photography, working with beautiful accommodation businesses across Italy to create photo and video content that tells their story.
 
I enjoy the full spectrum of property—negotiating deals, doing due diligence, managing the details. I’ve raised private finance multiple times in the UK, always delivering strong returns to investors, and I’m known for being honest about both opportunity and risk.
 
I’ve spent most of my working life managing contractors, working with architects, lawyers, and structural engineers – getting things done.
 
Italy is a fantastic place to buy property, with character properties in amazing settings. Amazing food and lifestyle seal the deal, making the opportunities unique.
 
But there are also downsides, such as high taxes, bureaucracy, the language barrier, and a massive knowledge disadvantage—to name a few.
 
My goal is to help you close the gap on those disadvantages. 
 
Now I’m going all in on Italian property and would love to help you with yours.
 

Adriana Beck

About Adriana
Adriana is a creative visionary with a natural talent for design and storytelling. Originally from Poland, she has lived and worked in five countries, bringing adaptability and a global perspective to her work.
 
With years of experience in video and animation, she has worked on campaigns for top brands like Deloitte, Vodafone, BIC, and JP Morgan. She ensures every project stands out with compelling visuals and strategic execution.
 
In our business, Adriana plays a key role in producing high-impact property videos and marketing materials that captivate and engage audiences. She’s also pretty handy with home staging and creative direction for video and photography shoots, where her natural eye for design and composition helps transform spaces into stunning, market-ready properties.
 
Beyond creativity, her strong organizational skills and analytical mindset keep projects on track, ensuring beauty meets function in everything we do.
 
 

Our vision

How we think

Our philosophy is to combine smart investment strategy, authentic experiences, and outstanding marketing to deliver great returns for ourselves, investors, and clients.

We are passionate about slow travel and mindful experiences, meaning we value the undiscovered Italy where you can sample true hospitality and lifestyle far more than the overvisited tourist traps that blight parts of Italy.

We believe there is a sweet spot still available in our target regions, where locals still greet you with curiosity and life carries on as it has for decades.

It’s also easy to get it wrong, with many pitfalls and knowledge gaps tripping up many foreign buyers.

In Le Marche, demand is on the rise, but there remains a great opportunity to acquire houses for personal use or investment purposes, with stunning architectural features and sensible prices. Our unique point of difference is that we like the strategic element of investing, the lifestyle experiences that Italian property provides, and exceptional marketing. In Italy, it’s possible to do it all.

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