Long-time co-owned by Galizia heirs, it was over time sold, first partially and then in full, to the Tumas Group once Malta's Planning Authority listed it as Grade 1.

It was then sold to Polidano Group, and the Planning Authority placed a Preservation Order on the property to prevent it from further degradation, requiring the owners to restore the house and gardens within two years.

The Planning Authority rejected the application in 2004 and settled for a preliminary permit for Oliver Ruggier in 2005, despite the protection afforded to the building.

[2] In 2010 the new owner, Maltese construction magnate Nazzareno Vassallo, applied again to build an underground parking, envisaging the villas as a wedding venue and conference setting for 50-150 guests.

The project was since downscaled and accepted, including a two-floor elevations on the back of the building for strictly residential purposes.