Our Team
At Mari e Trulli, our dedicated team of real estate professionals brings a wealth of experience and expertise to assist you in all your property needs. With a passion for excellence, we are committed to providing top-notch consultancy services tailored to your requirements.
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Josh Funaro​
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Founder and Chief Executive
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With over 30 years of experience working abroad, Josh brings a wealth of expertise and cross-cultural knowledge. As a seasoned executive in multinational corporations (MNCs), he has extensive international experience that contributes significantly to our projects and client services.
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Eliseo Dell'Anna
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Head of Local Operations
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Eliseo is a business partner with a wealth of local contacts for any type of business need, ensuring that our clients have access to the best resources and support in the region.
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​We also work with a number of financial consultants in the region specialized in obtaining non-refundable grants and other financial support for real estate and development projects. Additionally, we collaborate with top-rated project technical directors who accompany us throughout the process of selecting and identifying financable properties for our selected list of clients from around the globe.
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WHAT DO WE DO?
At Mari & Trulli, we specialize in offering comprehensive "turnkey" project management services for real estate development in Puglia. Our focus is on the restoration and conversion of historical properties, such as trulli and masserias, into tourist accommodations and boutique properties, maximizing their potential while ensuring compliance with the highest standards of sustainability and innovation.
Mini-PIA Grant Expertise
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MARI & TRULLI
INTERNATIONAL
At Mari e Trulli, even small investors can benefit from non-refundable grants to develop their own tourist business projects.
By providing just 25% of the project value as a deposit, you can leverage the Mini PIA grant from Regione Puglia to transform historic masserias and palaces into lucrative tourist accommodations.
This opportunity ensures a sustainable return on investment through our property management services, while also preserving Puglia's cultural heritage.
Join us in creating a profitable and sustainable tourism business in the heart of Puglia.
MINI PIA GRANT EXPERTISE
We guide you through the Mini-PIA funding process, which offers grants covering 45% to 60% of your project costs.
These grants are designed for restoration and redevelopment projects that incorporate elements of digital innovation and environmental sustainability.
From the initial application to securing the funds, we manage every detail to ensure your project meets all requirements.
TURNEKEY PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Our turnkey service means we take care of every stage of your project, including:
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Establishing the company (SRL), if needed.
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Preparing a detailed business plan aligned with Mini-PIA grant conditions.
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Obtaining permits and authorizations from local authorities.
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Managing construction and renovation phases with local suppliers and contractors.
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Our service is flexible: while we manage the technical and operational aspects, we ensure your active involvement, especially in key decisions like site selection. We work closely with you and any local contacts you may have to guarantee the project reflects your vision.
TAILORED CONTRACTS
Our project management contracts are structured around a milestone-based payment system that aligns our compensation with the successful progress of the project.
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Securing Mini-PIA funding.
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Starting the construction.
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Project completion.
We also require a symbolic initial payment at the start of the engagement, ensuring transparency and commitment from both sides.