How To Buy Overseas Property Safely

5th July 2023
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Ever heard the saying “buy in haste, repent at leisure?” Buying a foreign property can lead to a wonderful lifestyle addition and a great investment. But, as with all large capital purchases, caution should be exercised, advice taken and precautionary steps heeded. That is why AIPP publishes this guide - ‘How to Buy Overseas Property Safely’ - now in its 13th edition - and available completely free of charge.

AIPP is a not-for-profit organisation set up in 2006 to guide and assist British buyers of a foreign property – all of our services are entirely free to you, the buyer. We focus on two key areas; 1...

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