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Association of International
Property Professionals
94 New Bond Street
London
W1S 1SJ
Tel: +44 (0)20 7409 7061
Fax: +44 (0)20 7409 7068
Email: memberinfo@aipp.org.uk
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| Andreas Ioannou, Alpha Panareti Public |
Andreas is Managing Director of a land & property development company in Cyprus, originally founded during the 1970s by his father. Alpha Panareti Public specialises in the development of resort complexes, with a specific emphasis on the investment market. Co-opted to the AIPP Board in 2009, Andreas brings extensive knowledge of Cyprus’s legal system, building methods, future government plans and development trends. He holds a number of other offices, including Vice President of Paphos Chamber of Commerce and President of the Committee for Tourism (Paphos). He is also personally involved in the promotion of green issues on the island. |
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| Andy Bridge, A Place in the Sun |
Andy has worked in overseas property media for over three years, initially with the Brooklands Group and now as Managing Director of APITS Ltd (A Place in the Sun); prior to this he gained 15 years experience in publishing and related services. Andy has been working closely with the AIPP for the past few years in helping to produce the AIPP’s Consumer Guide and Awards programme, as well a sitting on AIPP's disciplinary panel. Through his work on a high-profile, consumer-facing TV brand, he is acutely aware of how this industry is perceived and of the importance of the AIPP’s work in raising its standards.
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| Steve Long, Casacalida Properties |
As CEO and founder of Casacalida Properties, Steve has worked primarily in the Spanish market, though since 2006 has enjoyed the opportunity to diversify into other countries including Turkey and Egypt. His company was a double award winner in the inaugural AIPP Awards in 2008, an awards programme focused on rewarding high levels of customer service. Steve is keen to highlight his support for the Association and all it stands for, and having experienced first-hand the commercial benefits of membership, he hopes to use his experiences to encourage new Members to see the benefits of industry regulation.
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| Guy Tolhurst, Intelligent Property Network |
Guy is a keen supporter of the Association’s aims to improve standards and promote professionalism across the industry. He has gained a broad insight into the industry following several years' experience, and his key achievements include the formation of Hunters Overseas Homes and the Overseas Homes Network, and winning Taylor Woodrow de Espana Best UK Agent for 3 consecutive years. Keen to increase and promote both Member benefits and consumer awareness of AIPP, Guy hopes to encourage more international developers to join the Association.
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| Lindsay Hopkins, Trafalgar Square Overseas - Chair |
With a 25 year background in financial services, Lindsay is a Director of several companies involved in the UK and overseas property markets, providing mortgages for overseas and UK properties and property funds. He founded Trafalgar Square Overseas Ltd in 2006, an overseas mortgage advice company and Member of the AIPP. Lindsay brings his wide knowledge of the financial services world to his position on the AIPP Board. He was elected as Chair of AIPP in 2009.
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| Nick Clark, Property Investor Media |
Nick is Managing Director of Property Investor Media Ltd, and has been organising large scale property focused events since 1989. The company’s portfolio includes The Property Investor Show, and Nick introduced the first 'AIPP Zone' at a property exhibition in 2008. Nick’s background is mainly in sales and marketing management and has been concentrated on publishing and exhibitions. He sees the AIPP as the first proper attempt at creating an Association with teeth, and is keen to be part of the AIPP’s long term success.
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| Sue Ash, Ash Communications |
| Sue is a marketing and communications expert with ten years' international property experience. She has worked with major developers and agents to market properties and grow their businesses. Sue played a leading role in bringing the industry together in 2005, established and young companies, peers and competitors alike, to sit down and discuss how they could all work together to improve this market. The formation of AIPP is proof of her success. Sue chaired the Association for its first three years. |
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| Peter Robinson, Intelligent Partnership - Deputy Chair |
| Having worked for a variety of London and Middle East advertising agencies in the retail, automotive and FMCG sectors (latterly for McCann Erickson), Peter entered the international property sector in 2001. Working as marketing director for a large Spanish-based estate agency, Peter then returned to the UK as marketing director for Homes Overseas magazine and exhibitions before setting up Richmond Green Marketing (RGM) in January 2006. Peter is now a Director of London-based Intelligent Partnership. He passionately believes the industry must move forward into a new professional era and considers the AIPP as playing a leading role in shaping its future. |
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| Jeannie Lumb, La Luz Property |
| Jeannie has been involved in international property for over 20 years, combining property work with lecturing and research. She has also bought and developed her own properties and knows where she wants the industry to improve. Experienced in the property markets of France, Greece, the UK and Spain, as well as delivering training to business people and civil servants, Jeannie brings wide knowledge to the table. Jeannie has also been instrumental in setting up the first AIPP training courses. |
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| Cindy Griffith, Cavendish Brooke International - Treasurer |
| Cindy has been a fully licensed financial adviser since 1989. In addition to providing investment and other financial advice in the UK, she has assisted clients with their UK and overseas property purchases for many years. In 2004 she started her own company, providing advice on the international property market. As this is not regulated by the Financial Services Authority, Cindy joined the AIPP, commited to the Code of Conduct as a reassurance to her clients that the industry can operate professionally. |
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| Robin Barrasford, Barrasford and Bird Worldwide - Secretary |
| Robin Barrasford, Managing Director of Barrasford and Bird Worldwide, realised the potential of the Bulgarian property market over six years ago and created Barrasford and Bird to bring this emerging market to the UK and educate potential UK purchasers about the opportunities in emerging overseas markets. His company now promotes property worldwide. Steadfastly believing in customer care and integrity within the overseas property industry, he is a firm supporter and founding member of the AIPP. |
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To find out more about the work of the AIPP and how it will benefit the international property world, please call us on +44 (0)20 7409 7061 or email memberinfo@aipp.org.uk (industry) or enquiries@aipp.org.uk (consumer).
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