Podesta Property
Welcome to Podesta Property,
an independent real estate consultancy
for private clients and their property needs.
Services
Dedicated to both private clients and industry professionals and their property needs.
Search & Acquisition
Fully Tailored Searches, Relocation Services
Appraisal & Selling
360 Review, Agent Appointment, After Service
Property Auctions
Assessment, Suitability, Appraisal, Six Week Sale
About Us
​​​The main part of Ben’s resumé reads as a veteran of the prime central London property market for over 25 years before relocating with his Italian wife and family to Milan in 2018. For the next five years Ben was with a leading US luxury real estate auction business, now part of Sotheby's. As a Director of Business Development, Ben gained a unique insight into high end international property markets across Europe, EMEA and APAC regions. At the same time, he continued to build on and nurture a valuable network of colleagues, agents and property professionals in key global markets.
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Today, Ben is an independent consultant dividing his time between assisting private clients and associates with their individual property needs and specialising in the luxury real estate auction sector. When sought, Ben also provides support and advice to various independent real estate brokers looking for increased market exposure in international markets and/or solutions to sticky, hard to sell properties.
“I see myself as a bit of Swiss Army Knife of real estate. Quite simply a one-to-one service and only working with a limited number of clients at one time. I place good old fashioned sound advice above all. Being able to pass on my knowledge and experience to help someone on their journey, in whatever capacity, is perhaps the most satisfying thing I can do.”
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Real estate auctions are often thought of as the last resort, however they are becoming increasingly mainstream, in particular in the US, Asia and prime European resort markets. High end real estate auctions are especially suited to out of town, difficult to value, unique properties. Well capitalised, non-pressured sellers are drawn to private auctions for the benefits of a time certain sale, liquidity, and ability to achieve market value.
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Drawing on his many years of experience and inside knowledge Ben can help buyers, sellers and agents ensure their next move is the right move. It is for exactly these reasons, together with his independence, level headedness and discretion, that Ben’s expert advice is much valued.
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If you have a property related question or need some assistance, please feel free to get in touch.