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SECTION 1 ABOUT THE AIPP


06 The role of the AIPP Find out what we do, how we are relevant to you in your property search and why our members are well placed to help you


09 What the AIPP badge means Our membership offers overseas property buyers added reassurance, but you still need to do your homework


SECTION 2 PLANNING YOUR PURCHASE


10 Why and where to buy Understanding what you want from your property will help narrow down the choices of where to buy


13 What type of property to buy – new build Is a brand new property for you?


15 What type of property to buy – off plan


The pros and cons of buying a property before it is built


17 What type of property to buy – resale


Does someone living there before you reassure you or put you off?


AIPP is the industry body for overseas property. This is our guide to helping you, the buyer, purchase safely overseas


Mark Sharp CEO, AIPP


4 AIPP CONSUMER GUIDE


19 What type of property to buy – fractional Access luxury property for a fraction of the price; does this growing model of ownership suit your needs?


21 Know before you go Planning to move overseas permanently? Sound advice from the Foreign and Commonwealth Offi ce on how to make it a success


23 Planning your purchase Section checklist


SECTION 3 ESSENTIAL SERVICES


25 Legal You will hear it a lot, but appointing an independent lawyer is one of the smartest things you can do


27 Tax


There’s no escaping it so understand the tax implications and get it right


29 Mortgages


Whether you choose a UK or overseas bank, it’s key to fi nd the right lender for you


31 Currency You can save yourself a lot of money by transferring money with a specialist broker – fi nd out why


32 Insurance You can protect yourself against anything from poor workmanship to a dispute over land title for added peace of mind


35 Essential services Section checklist


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