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Dennis Phillips is a UK qualified solicitor and the principal of Phillips International Lawyers. Prior to setting up Phillips, Dennis gained a wealth of experience with another well known firm of specialist lawyers, initially in their Spanish Department. From February 2004, as Head of Emerging Markets, he and his team pioneered the provision of legal services to English speaking clients dealing with some 450 to 500 purchase transactions in Croatia, Dubai, Turkey and the Czech Republic. In 2007, Morocco was added to the portfolio of specialist countries. You may even have read and heard Dennis comment on these markets in the national media, as he is frequently asked for his insight as they increase in interest.
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The Good Property Guide - May/Jun 08
Today, Dennis talks about the current market trend for overseas developers, agents and other organisations to ‘package’ deals for the benefit of you, the consumer. So what’s this ‘packaging’ business all about?
The Good Property Guide - May/Jun 08
Generally speaking, even though it’s been said that exploring the Greek real estate market can be a mind-boggling experience, there are no restrictions on non-residents acquiring real estate in Greece, even in the border regions and previously sensitive areas such as the beautiful and popular islands of Corfu and Crete.
The Good Property Guide - Mar/Apr 08
A quick glance through overseas property adverts, magazines and websites will throw up a whole host of real estate investments. They’ll often feature heavy discounts if you’re prepared to commit yourself at the very earliest stages of an ‘off plan’ development. In recent years, many people have profited handsomely from these types of deal. But if you’re new to these types of deal and keen to learn more, how do you go spotting a genuinely good opportunity?
The Good Property Guide - Mar/Apr 08
Currently enjoying a highly controlled real estate development policy, many believe there’s a real prospect of Croatian property prices matching those of some of the more established Mediterranean destinations in the medium to longer term, not least due to its largely unspoilt and breathtaking coastline.
Overseas Property Professional - Apr 08
Q: I’m going to start an advertising campaign with a few national and major regional newspapers soon in the UK. I intend to include information on rental guarantees and wanted to ask how much substantiation is needed (by law). Will a disclaimer suffice?
A Place in the Sun - Feb 08
Tempted by Dubai? The government there has recently taken measures to encourage foreign buyers and safeguard their investment. We headed to the emirate to find out more.
Square Mile - Feb 08
It was the king of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, who first put the long overdue “wow” factor into the Arabian Gulf.
The Good Property Guide - Jan/Feb 08
Another year disappears and, traditionally, it’s a time for reflection and resolution over the festive season.
The Good Property Guide - Jan/Feb 08
Whilst still a considered by most as an ‘emerging’ property destination, the market has certainly started to mature. The market started to grow significantly in interest among foreign property buyers some four to five years ago. It was fuelled largely by the holiday homebuyer and investors who were seeking investments further afield from the established European destinations.
Overseas Property Professional - Dec 07
Q: I am currently owed commission on sales made for a large agent, and the sums owed are now in arrears. What steps can I take to ensure prompt payment of monies due?
The Good Property Guide - Oct/Nov 07
Has your overseas agent done their ‘due diligence’? Phillips International Lawyers certainly enjoy positive working relationships with many professional agents and developers selling property in the countries we deal with. Many are very knowledgeable about their country, the area and the processes involved and would be more than able to provide genuinely helpful advice. However, we are often forced to put up with the less scrupulous among them.
Overseas Property Professional - Oct 07
Q: What does Law Number 8 concerning Guarantee Accounts of Real Estate Development mean for agents promoting in Dubai?
The Good Property Guide - Aug/Sep 07
Dennis Phillips, solicitor and principal of Phillips International Lawyers, a UK based law firm specialising in helping English and Irish clients buy property overseas gives his insight as to current market trends and legal issues in his firm’s newer markets.
The Good Property Guide - Aug/Sep 07
We’re pleased to welcome to our team Dennis Phillips, solicitor and principal of Phillips International Lawyers, a UK based law firm specialising in helping English and Irish clients buy property overseas.
The Good Property Guide - Aug/Sep 07
When buying abroad, there’s a golden rule: “unless you are prepared to lose what you pay, don’t pay anything without signing something and don’t sign without it being independently checked.”
Moneycorp Exchange - Aug 07
Dennis Phillips, solicitor and principal of Phillips International Lawyers, a UK based law firm specialising in helping English and Irish clients buy property overseas gives his insight as to current market trends and legal issues in his firm’s newer markets.
Overseas Property Professional - Aug 07
Q: How do I ensure I am paid commission from a developer on time?
The Good Property Guide - Jun/Jul 07
When buying abroad, there’s a golden rule: “unless you are prepared to lose what you pay, don’t pay anything without signing something and don’t sign without it being independently checked.”
The Good Property Guide - Apr/May 07
Ever since the Sheikh’s Royal Decree some four years ago, which formed, the basis of freehold ownership rights for foreigners in Dubai, early investors piled in to make the most of the opportunities offered by Dubai’s ambitious economic growth plans.
The Good Property Guide - Feb/Mar 07
Taking independent legal and professional advice and sticking as closely as possible to certain procedures, should ensure you have the best chance of getting things right.
Overseas Property Professional - Jan 07
DENNIS PHILLIPS has left The International Law Partnership (formerly John Howell & Co) to launch his own law firm called Phillips. It will specialise in dealing with English-speaking clients’ overseas property affairs.
World of Property - Jan 07
Owning a property overseas is a dream for many, but unless you take care of the detail, it can quickly turn into a nightmare. Here, Dennis Phillips, solicitor and principal of Phillips International Lawyers, provides a helpful guide to the legal small print.