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Buying a foreign property involves companies and processes often unfamiliar to residents of the UK

Take your time, do your research, access our free guides and legal advice. Buying freehold or leasehold from AIPP professional members comes with the reassurance of the AIPP Code of Conduct and The UK Property Ombudsman.

Own well

Buying takes just a few months, ownership lasts many years - we're with you all the way.

All buyers are likely to benefit from some guidance and support during their ownership of a foreign property. We’re here to help with knowledge, inspiration and savings from our partners.

Free Legal Advice

For buyers, a legal road-map to a safe purchase. For owners, money and time-saving advice on legal issues arising

Buyers and owners can both receive free advice from the AIPP Legal members. This service is currently available only for freehold and leasehold properties.

Free Legal Advice

For buyers, a legal road-map to a safe purchase. For owners, money and time-saving advice on legal issues arising

Buyers and owners can both receive free advice from the AIPP Legal members. This service is currently available only for freehold and leasehold properties.

Timeshare

Buying and owning a timeshare has changed over the last few years. Lets make sense of it and support you.

There are many different products in the market and ways to maximise use of your property and resort. We investigate the new vacation ownership arrangements and what to be aware of when buying or selling.

Our purpose is to optimise your pleasure in using your foreign property

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Guide to Property Buying in Cyprus

If you’ve decided to take the plunge with a property abroad, Cyprus makes good sense. The special relationship between Cyprus and Britain following decades of British rule, makes aspects of the island seem very familiar

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Guide to Property Buying in France

If you’ve decided to take the exciting step of owning abroad, France is a great choice for either a holiday home or a permanent country move – demonstrated by the 200,000 Brits who already own there.

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Guide to Property Buying in Portugal

Our short guide answering your most-asked questions

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Guide to Property Buying in Italy

Fancy a pad in Italy? The Alliance asked experts AIPP to bring you answers to the most asked questions - and to share their top tips about buying a home abroad

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