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TWPN are delighted to introduce our Property Law Centre partners for Intercontinental Legal Representation:

International Property Law Centre

Covering over 50 jurisdictions in 17 different languages. 

If you are planning to buy a property abroad or even just thinking about it, whether it is a farmhouse, cottage, apartment, villa or business, you must bear in mind that the foreign property market is currently a Seller’s market.
The International Property Law Centre LLP will help you avoid the pitfalls and risks associated with buying a home abroad, which is considered to be one of the largest financial transactions you may ever undertake.

Whatever type of home you decide upon, there are certain safeguards you should take to make sure your dream purchase does not become a nightmare.

Purchasing property abroad is no more complicated then buying in the UK. One of the most common mistakes is to assume that the purchase procedures are the same as in the UK. Not true, failure to take basic advice can result in disastrous financial losses.

Ask yourself why you want to buy a home abroad. Is your primary concern a good investment or do you wish to work or retire there. Where and what can you afford?
Unfamiliarity with the language is what complicates matters. A specialist at the International Property Law Centre LLP can translate and interpret all documentation and lead you through maze of intricacies from the initial contact with the Estate Agents to the placing of the Deposit, understanding the Contract, amending it if necessary to safeguard your interest, drawing up a Power of Attorney if you are unable to be there at the final signing ceremony with the Notary, and the checking over of the Searches and the final Conveyance document transferring ownership of your new home to you.

Buyers must be aware of properties with no title deeds, others built without Planning Permission and/or with a demolition order hanging over them, Bank taxes owed on the property that are inherited by the Buyer, structural faults or defective plumbing and/or wiring.

Buyers must also be aware of any open spaces in the vicinity of the property. Could this area be built on in the future? The Buyer should also take into consideration any noise and bustle that may be apparent if buying in the summer months but which may not be obvious if buying at any other time.

The most important tip is to have a well-informed independent legal advisor, and one who can speak both English and the language of the Country in which you are purchasing. This cannot be stressed enough since it will save you many headaches and the extra cost will be justified.

Your expert should advise upon how to purchase the property and in what capacity, the need to make a Will after the purchase has been completed and ensuring that the property is registered at the Land Registry in the correct manner.

You should also take advice on residency and type of property ownership similar to our joint tenancy and tenancy in common.

Your expert will raise general and specific enquiries in relation to the property and deal with aspects such as how much should be declared in the Deed of Sale and whether you should be proceeding by way of reservation/option Contract, or a full preliminary Contract.

International Property Law Centre LLP Fees
Remember, that the extra money spent on a specialist international property Lawyer based in England will avoid you in greater expense and heartache in the future.

The Complete Package

Notarial Services:

• Sale and Purchase of property overseas
• Wills and trust translations
• Bills of exchange
• Banking
• Company / Commercial
• Business start-ups and company administration
• Establishing subsidiaries and branches overseas
• Inheritance including Wills and Probate.
• Advice on which legal structures best suit your requirements.
• How to minimise your tax liabilities.
• How to avoid or deal with any inheritance problems.
• Safe transfer of the legal title into your name.

It is important to have access to sound legal advice when navigating your way through the property buying or selling process; in particular when buying overseas, which may involve dealing with people whose culture, language and laws are different.

Investing in property abroad presents a number of challenges: Proving good title, establishing the validity of a contract and meeting local registration requirements are just a few.

TWPN’s Law Centre partner, The International Property Law Centre LLP, is part of TWPN's 'Expert Network', comprising international lawyers , Advocates and Notaries, dedicated to providing the highest standards of representation, service and value.

TWPN Law Centre partner’s services include:

• Overseas Conveyancing
• Rental Agreements
• Fractional Ownership Contracts
• Will Creation
• Title Insurance
• Company Formation

The TWPN Law Centre partners offer its clients access to experienced legal experts throughout the world. TWPN conducts its own due diligence to ensure that all law firms in its network meet the following criteria:  

• Knowledge of its Local Market
• Experience in International Law
• Extensive Conveyancing Experience
• Excellent Client References
• Client Case-Tracking Facility
• Highly Competitive Rates
• English Speaking Lawyers

Lawyers work to a strict 'Service Level Agreement' to ensure that all legal fees are calculated on a minimum individual basis and all TWPN clients receive the highest level of service at every stage of the transaction process.

Stefano Lucatello
Joint Senior Partner & Head of The International Property Law Centre LLP
English & Gibraltar Qualified Solicitor 

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