IDEA : avoiding pitfalls and securing your investment

Our collective team of professionals have first hand experience of investing, working, living and conducting business in Asia, North America, Europe and Latin America. We are also keen to share our knowledge and experience to help those new to emerging locations or those keen to avoid mistakes made by others.

IDEA : AVOID COURTS, TRY PROFESSIONAL MEDIATION 

Court action costs time and money; so why play that game if you do not have to? Professional mediation offers a fast method of reaching agreements between opposed parties.

Resolving dipsutes without the need for court action is preferable in most cases, more so when the parties are based in different countries and perhaps used to different legal systems.

Mediation is not a forced process, unlike arbitration, and therefore best suits opposed parties who wish to reach a swift a legal conclusion. Mediation avoids the need for opposing parties to meet in person, or communicate via phone or mail. The appointed mediator is employed jointly by both parties and acts as a reference for points of law and an impartial facilitator for points of negotiation.

Real estate disputes, conflict over the jurisdiction of contracts, clarification on regulations, winding up of affairs and practice - all can benefit from professional legal mediation without recourse to the courts or individual legal representation.

IDEA : avoid buyer traps, enjoy your investment and an emerging market

Yes, it’s true. One savvy investor bought a Caribbean island for less than the deposit on many of our European/US homes. Real estate bargains do exist, but in an unregulated market you can expect a struggle to find them. And if you do find them, what next?

IDEA : jump ship, go tropical, flee the rat race, avoid the ex-pat traps

Life in the tropics can be a breeze with it’s warm climate, year-round sun and laid-back ambiance. Avoiding bad-buys and living within your means is essential, as are establishing a good network and avoiding bureaucratic headaches.