aBOUT uS
We are Simply Puglia a proud British company based between London and Lecce. Our mission is to help you Find or build your dream home in Puglia.
We understand that buying a new home can seem like a daunting task – especially in another country where you don’t understand the local market, taxes, and speak the language. We don’t want that fear of the unknown to keep you from finding your dream home.
By going through the process ourselves, we got to know the region’s best estate agents, architects and designers – and learned how to navigate the system from start to finish. Our local knowledge will not only save you time and money but will also spare you from the stress of having to do this on your own.
So let us help you find the right property and handle the transformation for you – and then you can simply focus on all the beauty that Puglia has to offer. Welcome Home!
Puglia has a wealth of beautiful period buildings, at affordable prices. Which offers great investment opportunities.
In 2021 The Italian government introduced a great incentive to boost the economy following the ‘Covid Pandemic’
The government provides a 110% fiscal incentive to meet the cost of the renovation of a house or apartment covering insulation installation (up to a cost of €60,000), A-class heating and cooling systems (up to €30,000). New windows can also be bought and installed. With our local knowledge, we can source the best property that suites your budget, then help you refurbish it should you wish.
Puglia is a Peninsula, with the Adriatic sea to the East and Ionian to the East, with miles of breath-taking seascape we can help you buy or build a beautiful home on Puglia’s amazing coastline, providing you with a summer home by the sea, and an excellent investment opportunity for a second stream of income should you wish to rent out your place during the summer
We can help you buy and restore a Trullo- Characteristically of Puglia’s past and often pyramidal, a domed or conical roof built up of corbelled limestone slabs limestone dwellings are remarkable examples of drywall (mortar less) construction, a prehistoric building technique still in use in this region. We have extensive knowledge and experience of working with these unique building structures.
Our team of British and Italian Architects can build you a new building from scratch. We will find you the best location to meet your requirements, working with your brief to create your dream home in Italy.
OUR TEAM
Everyone says it, but in our case it’s true: our team is the secret to our success. Each of us is amazing in our own right, but together we are what makes Simply Puglia such a fun and exciting company.
MANJIT DHILLON
A British Architect, who has a passion for all things Italian. His love affair with Italy began when he went to University to study Architecture at Politecnico di Milano.
He has since worked in a variety of architectural sectors. From large scale projects such as the Interior design of many International airports, (including the new design for Rome Fiumicino), to high-level Hospitality, Cruise ship Interiors, and 5-star Hotels.
Manjit is fluent in Italian and speaks 4 other languages, he has worked in Italy and Internationally for over 25 years, He now works with a team of Italian architects between London and Lecce specialising in high end residential design, restoration and the building of new houses in Puglia.
ADRIANO MARGIOTTA
Adriano graduated in Architecture from the University of Florence. He has for over 25 years specializing in the restoration of period buildings. Adriano was both born and bred in Galatina, his love and passion for his city, has led him to restore many of the towns period buildings.
He has worked on a number of high-level residential restoration projects in Galatina’s historical centre. His profound knowledge of local history and Architecture is key to Simply Puglia’s approach to projects in this magnificent city.
CRISTINA MANULA
Christine first fell in love with Italy back in 2005 on a trip to Piemonte, and it was a feeling she just couldn’t shake.
Since then she has explored every corner of the country and ultimately decided to plant her roots firmly in Puglia. It’s a region that combines her love of rugged landscape, the deep blue sea, and endless bowls of seafood pasta.
Christine spent much of her career working in politics and international development, but now brings her project management skills, superior sense of style, and client-centered approach to SimplyPuglia. She offers a balance of creativity, collaboration and forward-thinking with a structured, organized and detailed mentality; enabling her to deliver focused development, follow through, and total completion to each design project.