Beyond business:
property & investment community
After years of operating internationally across diverse markets – from Bulgaria to Singapore, London to Dubai, as well as establishing operations in places like Bali, Indonesia and Thessaloniki, Greece – we have developed a comprehensive network of property professionals and investment specialists who deliver strategic advisory services across key global destinations.
Through our established partnerships and operational experience across multiple markets, we have identified the critical success factors for international property investment and developed systematic approaches to market entry, monetization, and operational excellence.
Our community offerings
- Experience sharing – strategic insights from 8+ countries of property operations
- Market intelligence – professional observations about different property markets, including risk assessment
- Cultural insights – operational considerations when investing in different regions – from understanding local business frameworks to navigating regulatory environments
- Network connections – introductions to vetted local professionals and resources
- Community platform – content sharing board for member experiences and market updates
Professional consultation services (paid + selective)
We provide strategic consultation for serious investors through our established network of professionals. These services require significant due diligence and research, so we work selectively with committed clients. We offer:
- Strategic assessment sessions for investors seeking professional perspectives
- Market introduction services – facilitated introductions and operational guidance
- Investment strategy review – portfolio assessment and optimization recommendations
Our professional network (and growing)
Bali, Indonesia
Nathalie Blanc, of BaliSuperHost, is our wonderful partner in Bali. She has a proven track record in property management and local market operations. Through our partnership with Nathalie, we provide strategic advisory for go-to-market and monetization strategies, business planning, quarterly business operations review, and annual planning for villa operations.
London, UK
We are delighted to have Gilly Holloway as our partner in London. A professional buying agent, with comprehensive knowledge of London investment markets and regulatory frameworks, Gill brings more than 30 years’ experience in the prime London property market and was one of the first independent Buying Agents in Prime Central London for luxury properties when she set up the company in 1995. Before that she has worked in both rentals and sales for leading real estate agencies covering Knightsbridge, Belgravia, Kensington and Chelsea, St Johns Wood and Hampstead.
Phuket, Thailand
Through our connection Andrea Edwards – an international business consultant with seven years’ experience in Thailand, she recommends established service provider Bo Choomanee, founder of Phuket Manager, who offers comprehensive corporate and property management services, and everything else you need to live in Phuket, Thailand.
Thessaloniki, Greece
Natalia Stefanou is our partner with “Stefanou & Associates,” an estate agency established in 1990. It is located in the centre of Thessaloniki, which is the second largest city of Greece. Natalia provides consulting, sales, leasing, property management and valuations, in both the commercial and residential field.
Sofia, Bulgaria
We are delighted to have Irena Perfanova as our partner in Bulgaria, who leads ASK URBAN ACADEMY. Irena is passionately focused on sustainable development and contributes to changing hundreds of people’s attitudes towards real estate and the environment. ASK URBAN ACADEMY has a public mission based on values aimed at a community of professionals who have the potential to go beyond the framework of official commitments and actively participate in sustainable change.
Dubai, UAE
A thriving property market for expats and investors, Hariish Keshwani, head of sales and client advisory for Mercury Hamlin, is our go-to partner for everything from business set-up and restructuring, legal and compliance services, accounting and tax consulting, and, most importantly, real estate services.
We also have partners in China, South Korea, Singapore, the US and France. Reach out if you need connections in these markets.
Professional property services
- Strategic advisory in go-to-market and monetization
- Business planning and development
- Quarterly business operations review
- Annual business and operations planning
- Product proposition advisory
Our approach
As the orchestrator of this network, we ensure our associates across target destinations jointly deliver comprehensive advice and services. Our approach leverages established real estate experts and professionals in each market, providing clients with local expertise, backed by international strategic perspectives.
We operate through formal partnerships and service agreements, ensuring professional standards and accountability across all our network destinations.
Operational properties
Through our network of trusted partnerships, we maintain operational properties that serve as case studies for our advisory services, including three strategically positioned villas in Bali (Sofia, Bijou, and Attica) and hospitality operations in Greece, demonstrating our practical application of go-to-market and monetization strategies.
Explore our villas in Bali
We have three exquisite villas at The Cove in Bali. The designs are all unique, combining contemporary design with tropical charm. Three architectural masterpieces, these villas seamlessly blend indoor and outdoor living, offering a lifestyle that dreams are made of. A perfect destination for your Bali escape.
Villa Attica, at The Cove 6, ID, 2 bedrooms
Villa Sofia, at The Cove 7, 2 bedrooms
Explore our resort in Greece
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