The Australian Investor Building a European Portfolio
David, a tech entrepreneur from Sydney, wanted to diversify his assets beyond the Pacific. Europe’s culture, lifestyle, and growing international demand attracted him. But he needed a partner who could navigate local markets and turn properties into revenue streams.
Salve Living designed a pan-European investment strategy: one villa in Costa Brava (short-term rentals), one boutique apartment in Lisbon (digital nomad demand), and one farmhouse in Tuscany (for mid-term retreats).
Through our Salve Casa division, we ensured the properties were rental-ready — from smart-home installations to concierge partnerships. Our Salve Premium Agency handled global marketing, while Salve Elite provided security and discreet transport for high-profile guests.
Within the first year, David’s portfolio generated a 9% yield — but more importantly, positioned him as part of Europe’s future lifestyle economy.
A Villa in Costa Brava Transformed Into a Lifestyle Icon
When Carlos, a Barcelona-based entrepreneur, decided to sell his Costa Brava villa, he feared the market was saturated. Competing villas offered pools, terraces, and sea views — so how could his property stand out?
Enter Salve Living’s Seller Services. We reframed his villa not as a property, but as a lifestyle experience. Through VIP marketing campaigns, drone videography, and immersive storytelling, we highlighted not just the architecture, but the lifestyle: sunrise runs along the coast, private boat rides, dinner parties on the terrace.
We hosted curated “lifestyle open houses” — prospective buyers experienced the villa with a private chef, live music, and curated wine tastings. The property wasn’t just shown. It was lived.
The villa sold within six weeks, 12% above market value. Carlos called it “a reinvention of selling” — proof that Salve Living transforms bricks and mortar into stories buyers can’t resist.
From Manhattan Skyscrapers to the Shores of Mallorca – A Buyer’s Journey
Samantha, a creative director from New York, had spent two decades in the skyscraper jungle of Manhattan. But as the post-pandemic world reshaped priorities, she was no longer looking for “more” — she was searching for “different.” Her dream? Waking up to the Mediterranean, not the Midtown grid.
Through Salve Living’s Buyer Profiling Questionnaire, Samantha defined her lifestyle: morning swims, proximity to art and culture, and a quiet retreat with international connectivity. Within weeks, our team curated a lifestyle-first portfolio across Mallorca, Barcelona, and the Côte d’Azur. Instead of overwhelming her with listings, we staged immersive lifestyle tours: a day that began with yoga by the sea, followed by a tour of an estate near Palma, and ended at a private gallery opening. By connecting her lifestyle to the property search, we created resonance beyond square meters and architectural details.
The result? A waterfront villa with its own boat access, combined with Salve Living’s relocation concierge service — from interior design with sustainable furniture brands to local wellness memberships.
Samantha didn’t just buy a house. She invested in a lifestyle.