A building bought by Puttinu Cares in central London for Maltese patients travelling for treatment has already doubled in value, as works continue to transform it into a new home for families receiving care abroad.The building sits just a 10-minute walk from the hospitals where many Maltese patients receive treatment, making it far more accessible than a property the charity had originally planned to purchase.Initially, Puttinu Cares had reached an agreement for another building 25 minutes away by car from central London. However, the organisation refused to go ahead with the purchase when one of the required permits was missing.“These are the people’s funds,” Rennie and Angele explained. “If everything is not in order, we will not buy it.”During the process, the charity’s lawyer stepped in and advised them against the deal, insisting the building was not suitable if the permits could not be secured. He later helped the organisation find a better alternative.That alternative turned out to be this central London building, twice the size of the original option, within walking distance of major hospitals, and even cheaper.Puttinu described the discovery as nothing short of a “miracle”.“We truly feel there is someone up there watching over us and helping us,” they said.The property was purchased during the COVID period for €8.9 million, funded through donations from the Maltese and Gozitan public.Today, after a new valuation, the building is already estimated to be worth €18 million.The charity also successfully spent a year securing permits for an additional floor, which will bring the building to 29 apartments in total once completed.Puttinu had spent seven years searching for the right building, facing intense competition for properties in central London.Construction works are now underway, with architects and contractors working closely to ensure the building is prepared to host patients and their families.Once completed, the apartments will be offered free of charge to Maltese patients and their loved ones travelling to London for medical treatment, providing them with a safe place to stay for however long they need.Puttinu Cares thanked the public for their continued support and urged people to keep contributing so the project can be completed as quickly as possible.“Thank you from the bottom of our hearts,” the organisation said. “You are giving patients hope, peace of mind, and a roof over their heads while they are far away from home.”Share to raise awareness! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lovin Malta (@lovinmalta)•