Investing in your Sicilian holiday home

Johannes van Graan Johannes van Graan
WOODEN HOUSE G|C – SICILY, ALESSIO LO BELLO ARCHITETTO a Palermo ALESSIO LO BELLO ARCHITETTO a Palermo Country house Iron/Steel
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We’re off to Palermo today (the capital of Sicily) for our newest design inspiration. And if you’ve been considering adding to your property portfolio (possibly with a second home or holiday house in sunny Italy), then consider today’s piece just for you.

Our professional in charge is Alessio Lo Bello, an experienced architect and interior designer based in Termini Imerese near Palermo, yet who takes on projects throughout Sicily. Specialising in residential building, construction and renovations, Alessio Lo Bello’s style can be described as modern, yet with a firm dedication to environmental sustainability and the landscape.

1. Alessio Lo Bello Architecture: The beginning

After graduating from the University of Venice, Alessio started his career in Naples by working under one of the great masters of Italian architecture: Francesco Venezia. This was followed by a working stint in London to gain some international experience before returning to Sicily and opening his own studio in Palermo. 

And the results of this home remodelling company? One breathtaking design after another…  

2. Alessio Lo Bello Architecture: Modus operandi

Like any other professional, Alessio Lo Bello is aware that purchasing property is one of the biggest investments one can make. That is why he is so committed to gifting each new client with a ‘blank canvas’, so to speak, to form a dialogue between client and professional and help understand their wants, needs, budget, etc. 


3. Taking on a project

Worried that investing in a second home overseas might be a financial blunder and a waste of time? That is why Alessio Lo Bello approaches every new project with the utmost care by observing the existing conditions (i.e. the location of the property, the size of the structure… ). In addition, all the appropriate social, cultural, and historical factors are taken into consideration as the aim is to craft not only an aesthetically pleasing structure, but also one that’s functional and practical for the owners. 

Part of this careful process is to work with professional craftsmen (where possible) to help make the right decisions in terms of lighting, space, surfaces, finishes, etc. 


4. Buying your next home in Sicily

Finding a location in Sicily with superb views is easy. But finding a property that has the right style and size, plus meets you and your family’s unique lifestyle requirements, can be trickier. Fortunately, there’s always the option of renovating an existing structure or building a new one – and Alessio Lo Bello is rich with experience regarding both scenarios.  

Remember that Italy doesn’t have national building codes, yet works with a hierarchy derived from local and regional building- and planning regulations. What’s more, laws and costs applicable to renovations and permits differ from region to region, making it even more crucial to find the correct professional in the correct location. 

What about costs? That will depend on your property’s location, how much work is required, etc. But in the spirit of client convenience, Alessio Lo Bello provides quotes with costs appropriately broken down, thereby ensuring the client has as much information as possible before any binding contracts are signed. Alessio Lo Bello can even assist with so-called ROT deductions when possible. 


5. Putting your trust in Alessio Lo Bello Architecture

Not possible for you to jet off to Sicily to keep an eye on your new holiday home being finalised? Thanks to technology and Alessio Lo Bello’s dedication, data in the form of photos and videos will be supplied in a consistent manner which can then be discussed via regular Skype meetings between client and professional. 


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Interested to know more about Alessio Lo Bello and how their home remodelling / construction service can assist you? Visit their website and start turning your dreams about property investment into reality. 

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