A Complete Guide to Managing a Puglia Property from Abroad
From utilities to contractors. The small things that make ownership easy.
Owning a home in Puglia from abroad is wonderful when it works and exhausting when it does not. The difference comes down to a small number of practical systems put in place from day one.
Utilities and bills
Set up direct debits in euro from a local Italian bank account. Register all bills under your codice fiscale. Keep a simple spreadsheet tracking meter readings twice a year. This avoids the painful conguaglio bills that arrive with no warning.
Insurance
A standard Italian home policy with theft, fire and water damage cover is essential. Add public liability if you ever rent the property short term. Premiums in Puglia are reasonable. Underinsurance is the costly mistake.
A trusted local contact
Whether it is us or someone else having one person who can hold a key, check the property after a storm and meet a plumber on short notice changes everything. This is the single most important thing you can put in place.
Seasonal preparation
In autumn, clear gutters, check shutters, service the heating system. In spring, open the house fully, service air conditioning units, check for any winter water ingress. A predictable rhythm keeps the property in shape.
When you rent
Short term rental in Puglia is profitable but regulated. You need a CIN code, a SCIA filing and proper guest registration with the police within twenty four hours of arrival. Done properly it generates real income. Done casually it generates fines.
The Puglia Home Care approach
Our subscription service is built around exactly these systems. We treat your home as if it were our own. So when you arrive everything works and when you are away nothing is forgotten.