The document provides an overview of the Association of International Property Professionals (AIPP). It discusses global property trends, the objectives of AIPP for 2011, and their plans to further develop standards, provide member benefits, and increase consumer protection and confidence going forward. AIPP aims to be the united voice of international property professionals through a code of conduct and complaint/dispute resolution procedures. Their goals for 2011 include introducing country-specific panels, enhanced professional indemnity insurance for members, and defective title and occupiers liability insurance for consumers.

1. Global PerspectivesProfessor Mark SharpAIPP Chief Executive

2. ScopeOverview of AIPP

3. Overview of global trends

4. AIPP 2011 objectives

5. Working together

6. SummaryWho we areNot for profit organisation.

7. Set up to improve the standards of professionalism in the international property market.

8. Provide the consumer with confidence.Who we areProvide a united voice for professionals.

9. Members follow robust Code of Conduct.Who we are Members pride themselves on:

10. Honesty

11. Integrity

12. TransparencyWho we are Members therefore provide a professional service and are accountable to the AIPP via:

13. Complaints Procedure

14. Reprimanded, fined, suspended, expelled.

15. Dispute Resolution Procedure

16. Arbitration Global trends Generally global economy is in slow recovery with pockets of resistance.

17. Australia seeing significant signs of house price inflation (18%) as is Canada (16%).Global trends China’s tourism starting to gather pace and luxury housing will start to attract consumers although purchasing is restrictive in Asia.

18. Turkey is experiencing significant growth both in economy and second home buyer investment as are certain areas in Russia (Moscow) and Brazil (Sao Paulo).Global trendsWorld trade figures between developed countries and developing countries 05 -12(c) Economist Intelligence Unit 2010

19. Western markets Lending strategy dominates the market - USA just breaking even.

20. UK domestic market is up on the year but still 5-10% down on 2007 highs.Where UK is spendingDept of Business, Innovation and Skills 2010

21. Where UK is spending 2007-2012 comparison (units in 000)Dept of Business, Innovation and Skills 2010

22. Who is buying international property by age - UKDept of Business, Innovation and Skills 2010

23. UK Buyer ProfileKnowledgeable

24. UK consumers are now knowledgeable about the market and the do’s and don’ts of international real estate.

25. USA

26. Is regulated via NAR but not to international markets.UK Buyer ProfileMarket

27. Generally better than it was a year ago.

28. Reluctance to buy off plan.