Ralph, I agree entirely with you but frankly you are "pushing water up hill" as many alleged investors go the off plan offshore route because they are not willing or able to go and do it for themselves. Offplan has become a "get rich quick" concept which many people believe and some indeed have made money..why because world markets have been increasing for nearly 10 years sothe concept works..now world markets are dropping and this is when the concept starts to collapse. At first it is a trickle, but my belief is that a flood is just round the corner! My view is only deal with a local agent and local lawyer and go there yourself....but many won't do it as they think they have discovered a profitable business that doesn't require hard wrok and hassle!