{"id":624,"date":"2024-06-20T15:49:49","date_gmt":"2024-06-20T13:49:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grantoscanaproperties.com\/?page_id=624"},"modified":"2026-08-13T11:56:47","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T09:56:47","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/grantoscanaproperties.com\/en\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Gran Toscana Properties Srl<\/strong>, based in Forte dei Marmi, is a boutique real estate agency specialising in the premium property market of Northern Tuscany and eastern Liguria. Founded and managed by Maurizio Raffaelli<\/strong>, a licensed estate agent, and Dutch-born Merciva Joy Tasseron<\/strong>, Gran Toscana Properties combines in-depth knowledge of the local area with an international perspective, offering a professional approach focused on each client\u2019s individual needs.\u00a0Gran Toscana Properties provides comprehensive consultancy for property acquisitions and real estate investments, supported by a trusted network of independent professionals, including lawyers, tax advisers, architects, surveyors and construction companies. We guide our clients through every stage of the process: from the property search, documentation checks and due diligence to coordinating the professionals involved, negotiation and final completion before the notary. As a single point of contact throughout the process, we aim to make each transaction clear and straightforward, ensuring efficiency, transparency and compliance. We believe that every real estate transaction should be based on cooperation, professionalism and integrity, creating a positive experience for everyone involved.\u00a0Gran Toscana Properties is a member of FIMAA<\/strong>, the Italian Federation of Estate Agents, and the Forte dei Marmi Real Estate Agents Association. Maurizio is also a REALTOR\u00ae<\/strong> and holds the international designations Accredited Buyer\u2019s Representative (ABR\u00ae), Seller Representative Specialist (SRS\u00ae) and Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE\u00ae).<\/p>

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Maurizio was born and raised in Versilia, developing a deep love and knowledge of the area. After gaining valuable work experience, including a stint as a professional pilot, he followed in his family\u2019s footsteps in the restaurant business, running several restaurants in Forte dei Marmi. He has always been passionate about the property sector and has been working full-time in this exciting field for several years. Maurizio is a licensed estate agent and a registered member of FIMAA. A native Italian speaker, he also has a good command of English.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Merciva was born in the Netherlands. After travelling extensively and gaining experience through both study and work, she settled permanently in Versilia in 2003, where she deepened her knowledge of the local area and developed a strong understanding of architecture and construction by working alongside her family\u2019s architectural practice. Merciva has international experience in Market Strategy and Communications and is fluent in Italian, Dutch and English, with a good working knowledge of German and Spanish.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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