"After having found a couple of great properties to visit, Nick Ferrand at Abode took us out to see another property which he thought was something for us. After that visit every other visit was compared against this first one and none could measure up to it. Nick certainly understood what kind of people we were and what we had in mind. He is a very good negotiator working for both the seller and buyer. This is seen from the view that we ended up with the house very happy for the (low) price reached. And also from the view that the sellers seemed happy for the (high) price reached. From reaching the final price and to closing of the deal, Nick and his team have been very helpful in taking care of details. That’s indeed valuable being foreigners in a new country. Every time we had a problem Nick was the one we called to fix things. Our buying of a house in Italy working with Abode has been a pleasant experience. We recommend family and friends interested in a house in Italy to get in contact with Nick. If ever trading up we certainly know who to call.."

"As a fellow professional working in a number of international markets, I have come to expect a high level of service from individuals and organisations, and Abode certainly did not disappoint!  After having spent several fruitless years trying to find a home in Umbria, turning to Abode for help quickly resulted in the identification of a property which went some way beyond my expectations.  In addition to guiding me through the entire acquisition process, they also arranged for post contract maintenance, ranging from house cleaning to swimming pool and garden maintenance, all of which has allowed me to derive maximum enjoyment from the property, without the usual headaches associated with the acquisition and ownership of an overseas property.  I would have no hesitation in recommending Abode for their highly professional, friendly and courteous approach to every aspect of acquiring and owning a property in Italy.."

"Ready for my final leg of this month long journey, I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed the day in your company and being taken around to some of the properties in your great inventory of houses. You were very effective, competent and great company. Sometimes, as we all know, real estate agents can be a painful experience. With you it felt like a great way to combine the useful with the enjoyable and pleasant."

"Beste Nick Ferrand,

Hoe is het met je? We willen je bij deze nogmaals graag bedanken voor de altijd prettige samenwerking en de goede service en die je ons altijd hebt gegeven. Ook de aftersales was bij jou altijd optimaal. Als was het met de aankoop, verbouwing en de latere verkoop van ons huis. Zoals je weet, zullen we dan in de toekomst weer graag gebruik maken van je diensten en de prettige manier van omgang met ons. De hartelijke groeten van, Wendy & Frits Meijer.."

"Dearest Aboders in Italy,

Nick and I are so immensely grateful to you all for making our new future possible.  When I was asked how we found our new home I replied “with an angel”.  We are very happy indeed and feel so taken care of on all levels; to say I’m overflowing with gratitude and humility is an understatement. We are very much looking forward to being your Umbrian neighbours and learning from you the delights of Italian life and living.  Thank you all for everything, your love, support, guidance and decency.  I will always remember Nick (Ferrand) saying on the phone when I was in Pienza “what are you doing there? You need to be in Preggio? and Victoria’s “I will find your home”. Then to meet Carla and Paul and find just how professional, delightful and reliable you all are has been really inspiring.
We will see you very soon, with all our love, blessings, gratitude gracefully."