'When Buying overseas property we usually recommend independent legal advise as is the norm in most domestic property purchases. Despite the fact that all our developers and properties have been thoroughly vetted, there are often procedural differences in the way in which properties abroad are conveyed. It is therefore useful to have a trained and independent professional to guide you through any unfamiliar territory and overcome overcome language barriers. Perhaps more importantly your lawyer should provide you with peace of mind, in what may be one of largest financial transactions you ever make.
Your lawyer should advise upon terms within the contract which conveys the property to you, how to purchase the property, inheritance provisions and formalities relating to correct registration of documents. Additionally, your lawyer will be able to sign documents and appear on your behalf (under a Power of Attorney agreement) as purchasers are often required to appear in person to execute certain documentation. NB Although Power of Attorney agreements are very popular and convenient legal tools they must be drafted for specific undertakings and limited to a certain duration of time. Over the years Offshore Properties has developed relationships with a variety of independent legal advisors in numerous locations. We therefore feel able to recommend tried and tested legal practitioners to all our buyers. Please fill in the form below for details of legal advisors in the location in which you are interested.'
