CONTENTS
4 The role of the AIPP
Chief Executive Paul Owen tells us all about the AIPP
6 How can we help you?
From setting standards to stepping in to help
8 5 pitfalls to avoid
Take note of these common mistakes for a problem-free purchase
10 The role of the agent
What can you expect from an overseas property agent?
12 10 questions to ask an agent
A good agent is worth their weight in gold – these will help you fi nd one
14 What to buy
From off-plan to renovation, we guide you through the choices
18 Alternative ways to buy
Looking for a different way to buy? We look at some options
20 How much will it cost?
We take four properties and give you an example of the purchase costs
22 Mortgages
Consider the fi nance options available to help you buy your dream home
24 Why you need an independent lawyer
Specialist independent legal advice is vital – here we explain why
26 Transferring money
Get smart about exchanging cash and you could be quids in
27 Letting your home
Our guide to helping your property pay for itself
28 Jargonbuster
A look at some common terms associated with buying overseas
30 Meet the Board
The members of the AIPP Board introduce themselves
32 Code of Conduct
By joining the AIPP every Member agrees to follow these standards
35 AIPP Members Directory
Find AIPP Members in our A-Z listing
45 AIPP Member profi les
Find out more about AIPP Members
66 Essential checklist
A quick reference guide for a successful purchase
Welcome
from Lindsay Hopkins
Welcome to the AIPP’s fourth annual
Consumer Guide and Members Directory.
The AIPP was set up in 2006 with the
aim of establishing clear standards and
a code of practice for companies in the
international property arena to follow.
Members have pooled resources
and collated a set of best-practice
templates, with a shared aim of
raising professional standards.
If you are purchasing abroad, be
reassured that every Member of the AIPP
has a Code of Conduct to follow and is
committed to helping a purchase go through
safely, with customer care being a key focus
every step of the way. AIPP’s membership
is growing all the time and we take great
pride in working to help you purchase
international property with confi dence.
This guide is intended to give you some
useful guidelines on buying property
overseas and some practical steps to
follow at each stage of the process. It will
also show you what to ask when buying
overseas and who to turn to for help.
It’s an essential reference guide that you
should keep at your side throughout your
search for your dream property overseas.
Lindsay Hopkins
Chair
Association of International
Property Professionals
Association of International
Property Professionals Limited
94 New Bond Street,
London W1S 1SJ, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)20 7409 7061
Fax: +44 (0)20 7409 7068
Email: enquiries@aipp.org.uk
Web: www.aipp.org.uk & www.aipp.ie
UK Company Number: 5677417
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