Ciao, I’m
Elwin
I'm Elwin, a Dutch entrepreneur who bought a holiday home in Umbria in 2023 and moved here permanently with my family in 2024. Having experienced property management both as a homeowner living abroad and now as a local resident managing our own properties, I understand what owners really need: someone reliable, proactive and easy to communicate with, who treats their home as if it were their own.
- Working area
- Umbertide + 25 min drive
- Languages
- English, Italian and Dutch
- In Umbria since
- 2023
My story
Originally from the Netherlands, I've spent much of my professional life as an entrepreneur, mainly in technology and business. In 2023, my family and I bought a holiday home in Montecastelli, a small village near Umbertide. We quickly fell in love with Umbria, and in 2024 we decided to make it our permanent home. During that first year, while still living in the Netherlands, we relied on local property managers to look after our Italian home. That experience taught me first-hand how important trust, good communication and reliability are when you own a property abroad.
Since moving to Italy, I've gained plenty of hands-on experience maintaining and managing properties. Alongside our own home, we run holiday accommodation and a glamping site, dealing with everything from swimming pools, heating systems and garden maintenance to repairs, renovations and guest preparations. I've also built a network of trusted local tradespeople and learned how to navigate the practical challenges that come with owning property in Italy.
What I enjoy most is finding solutions, organising things efficiently and helping people enjoy their homes without unnecessary worries. Because I've been in their position myself, I understand what owners expect from someone looking after their property: clear communication, honest advice, a proactive approach and someone who follows through on promises. My goal is to give other homeowners the same peace of mind I wanted when we first bought our house in Umbria.
What I can take off your hands
- Home checks
- Key holding
- Arranging garden and pool care
- Letting in tradespeople
Everyone ticks their own services. What it costs, you agree with me directly.
So you always know how things are
After every visit I send you a short report with photos. You see what I saw, wherever you are.
- Doors, windows and shuttersAll fine
- Water, heating and electricityAll fine
- Roof, gutters and gardenSee note
- Post and meter readingsAll fine