Gabetti Group < History

Our evolution

Gabetti Group has been in the real estate sector for over 75 years.

Established in 1950 by Giovanni Gabetti – considered by many as a pioneer of real estate brokerage – the Group progressively expanded its scope of activity. Between the 1950s and 1980s, it diversified its business, evolving into a large Group listed on the stock exchange, with a distinctive model compared to its competitors: a single integrated platform covering all asset classes throughout Italy.

OUR EVOLUTION

1950s
  • In Turin, Giovanni Gabetti becomes the owner of the first real estate brokerage agency in Italy
  • Gabetti invents real estate documentation to govern the brokerage relationship
1960s
  • The fractioned sale of sites begins, to mediate the interests of Turin’s most qualified builders
  • Gabetti revolutionalises the world of real estate advertising
  • Gabetti places the first mobile offices in buildings for sale, using campers
1970s
  • Gabetti creates new methods of financing, such as the “30-day formula”
  • Gabetti capital companies are set up to finance the buyers of its properties
  • Giovanni Gabetti transfers the Head Office to Milan and three new branches are opened in Sicily, reaching a total of 250 employees nationwide
  • Gabetti sets up the holding company, diversifies its services in all sectors and operates abroad in New York
  • Santandrea Luxury Houses is created, agency that caters solely to the brokerage of prestigious properties
  • Gabetti invests in the sports world, first in the Cantù basketball team and then Olimpia Milano
1980s
  • Gabetti creates the first spot of the sector, broadcast across all national networks
  • Giovanni Gabetti is awarded a series of personal honours: Italian and global president of the International Real Estate Federation, two honorary degrees and recognition as Cavaliere del Lavoro by Francesco Cossiga, then President of the Republic
  • Gabetti Leasing is created, for the purchase of capital assets by professionals or companies
  • Around 40 urban agencies are set up throughout Italy, in addition to the 23 existing branches and a total of over 400 employees
1990s
  • Gabetti Holding is listed on the stock market
  • Patrigest is created, company dedicated to strategic advisory and development
  • Gabetti OP.IMM is established to increase the widespread presence across the entire country, with a network of franchised agencies alongside direct ones
2000s
  • Gabetti Holding becomes Gabetti Property Solutions and launches the Full Service Provider model, with the acquisition of Abaco Servizi, company specialised in property and facility management and due diligence services
  • La Gaiana, historic real estate trading company and key stakeholder is merged by incorporation into Gabetti
  • Tree Real Estate is established, bringing together the Franchising Networks: Gabetti Franchising Agency, Grimaldi Immobiliare and Professionecasa
2010s

 

  • The Marcegaglia Group becomes key shareholder
  • Wikicasa is launched, the first online portal dedicated to real estate agents
  • The system of regional offices is created with the Full Service Provider model, with over 1000 agencies in franchising with the Gabetti Franchising, Grimaldi and Professionecasa brands
  • Credit brokerage company Monety is introduced
  • New positioning of the Group in sustainable living: Home Together, the biggest event in the sector
  • Creation of Gabetti Lab, company dedicated to the redevelopment and maintenance of private condominiums
2020s
  • Gabetti celebrates 70 years on the Italian market
  • In 2021 Gabetti becomes a Historic Brand and is registered in the special register of historic national brands
  • AssicuraRE is established, insurance broker for specialised consulting in the real estate sector
  • Moon Energy is acquired, providing consulting on services linked to the provision of electricity, gas and related products
  • Ruralset, an agricultural consulting and integrated real estate services company, joins the Group
  • Gabetti Franchising becomes the only Group network once again
  • A new phase begins for the Group with the new 2026-2028 strategic plan





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