Hello. My name is Antonio Lapucci, I am 45 years, I am the owner of the real estate agency called Radda Servizi.
Our operational headquarters is located in Tuscany, in the famous wine district of Chianti Classico, between Florence and Siena, in the touristic center of the region: Radda in Chianti.
Speaking of Tuscany and Chianti our thoughts fly immediately over the rolling hills adorned with vines, cypresses and olive trees, a few kilometers from the architectural and artistic beauties of Florence.
Our territory has so far, to the foresight of its inhabitants over the centuries, saved the characteristics of a time: a countryside worked and well maintained, excellent wine known throughout the world, the sweetness of landscapes represented by innumerable books and movies.
Then just imagine for a moment to look out from any panoramic point, perhaps at sunset while sipping a glass of wine at the center of this postcard field are the big, beautiful farmhouses with pools, Renaissance villas which have seen in their history distinguished guests, barns perfectly restored for modern use, small towns, well kept with their inhabitants who have always passed down thru centuries-old trades.
Over the last 40 years this area has from one side learned to open itself to the world, also thanks to many foreign investors coming from far away countries that have chosen to stay in this corner of paradise, while on the other hand the landscape has kept intact its secular features. A mix so difficult to find elsewhere, accompanied by the mild climate which nevertheless well represented here see the four seasons: hot summers, rainy winters just where the temperature rarely drops below zero, beautiful spring blossoms, fall color with magic.
In a small territory, where large urban realities are absent, it is obvious that the real estate market is managed by a few skilled professionals; would say almost one per small village, but now ready to work with highly technical and professional competence accustomed to dealing with the international market but also very knowledgeable about the area, its uses and customs. Based on this fact, since I was born in Chianti, professionally trained and residing in Florence, as well as supported by the presence of valid collaborators also from countries outside Europe; I would say that our agency, is a guarantee for those who wish to invest in Tuscany with the assurance of being professionally monitored from the perspective of research of the property, the procedure of purchasing, renovation and maintenance of the same with the eventual possibility of the income for any periods of non-presence in Italy through rentals Travel Weekly in character, as well as the re-insurance market in the future, as experience teaches us, a steady and continuous increase in the values obtained.
We also provide if required, legal and technical support structure in language.
Today an investor in Tuscany for a beautiful restored stone house must invest from around 1 million to 4 million euros, to acquire a small winery from 3 to 6 million, a large estate with dozens of hectares of land from 5 to 20 million euro. Figures therefore important to preserve what we call "the luxury market."
A few months ago the magazine "Forbes" defined the territory of the Chianti region in the world as the place where it had the best quality of life associated with the investment property. I think this is enough to represent this corner of Italy, which has become an area where possessing an estate is a "status symbol".
As I happen to report, interviewed a few months ago by a major national daily "La Repubblica", the economic crisis last year has not caused us substantial downsizing of real estate values, but rather there was an increase in property units in the market and a lengthening of time required for sale. It is 'obvious, however, that this will result in increased ability to deal with the asking price to the benefit of those that have liquidity.
Access to credit, which in Italy had not generally produced dangerous vortex for easy accessions without adequate safeguards, it remains good, even good laws and credit facilitate prerogatives for those taking in small scale allowed activities such as agriculture production of wine or extra virgin olive oil, this is almost always possible in our property format.
In summary I would like to recall how long ago a customer told me that, despite having travelled all over the planet for a long time, he finds a unique kind of pleasure and satisfaction when he invites a small circle of friends to his Manhattan apartment offering them as an aperitif sparkling wine made from his own beautiful estate in Tuscany, thanks to me. Hope to hear soon, a cordial greeting.
Antonio Lapucci
"We wanted to let you know how much we have appreciated your help with so many things over the last few months. You were always available for us and your advice was always helpful and cheerful! Thank you so much."
Brian and Margaret , September 2010
"I'm glad to know that the timetable should be respected. We left Gianluca to go ahead with the work in the hope that he would run, as promised, but as you see it regularly requires you updates ..... Thank you for your response and all your support. Everything is proceeding as you said you would... "
Ralph (Australia) November 2007
"Alan, I suggest you Antonio, which deals with houses in a wide range of prices and locations ....... Drop Antonio an e-mail with a list of your needs, budget, dates, etc. and he will suggest the best solution. "
Judy (USA Travel Consultant) January 2006
"Jack and I are just back to life in Santa Rosa. It was not easy and we miss the serenity, beauty and people of Radda. Life here is too busy and it seems er are not able to change the situation. We share our adventures in Italy with all our friends. We also cooked dinner for them to show them our pictures (we have over 1000 ..). Antonio, you were an essential part of our trip that was one of the most beautiful of our lives and we thank you. We say to all those interested to visit Tuscany to be sure to get in touch with you"
Sandy and Jack, november 2004
"I just wanted to thank you for all the solutions studied in Italy - home, hotels in Pisa, the car. And 'everything went to plan! The house was beautiful - perfect for us. Thanks again and hope to be able to send customers abd friends in the near future. Hello! "
Stewart and Judy - June 2002