Buying overseas doesn’t have to be stressful or costly

You should be excited about purchasing your property abroad, so we've compiled a list of checks that'll leave you worry-free throughout the process:

Ensure the agent with whom you are dealing is a member of a professional organisation like the Association of International Property Professionals. The AIPP conducts thorough checks on its members who are committed to follow a code of conduct. The AIPP has been set up to guide and to regulate the international property industry, giving you confidence in choosing where to spend your money.

Ensure you establish a good and efficient line of communication with your agent when buying property overseas.

Ensure you use the services of an independent lawyer. The majority of problems happen whereby developers and lawyers are in cohorts with one another.

Ensure that the lawyer you are using is a member of the relevant Bar Association. Ask to see their credentials.

Ensure you understand your contract terms correctly and do not be afraid to ask your lawyer for clarification. They expect it: you are paying for their service.

Ensure you are buying your overseas property from a reputable developer. Ask your agent about the developer's details and experience, and instruct your lawyer to make checks.

Needless to say do not take notice of the taxi driver, waiter or hotel porter, etc, etc, etc who knows someone who is "selling a property abroad at an unbelievable price."

All it takes is common sense to purchase your overseas property without worry. So call us on 00359 (0) 2 851 0497 or enquire about your overseas property online.