Being an agent, I would say that you are focusing on the wrong thing.

You should focus on what you wish to buy. It is about the property.

Once you know what you want. Then you decide how you wish to buy it.

You can buy direct or via an agent.

If you buy direct or with an agent you still need to have some people on your side.

That is a damn fine lawyer, and ideally a bank.

With these 2 you will have alot better chance to get what you want.

And trust yourself and your judgement, go with people who you are comfortable with.

The issue of inspection trips has been in the professional property persons magazine. As inspection trips are not regulated by ATOL or ABTA, if something went wrong on an organised trip then, that is a big problem - they may be in truth illegal!

So do your homework, get your lawyer and finances sorted out, and go and have fun looking at things.

Individually, directly, with agents and with developers. Know the process.

Get the professionals on your side before you go. eg. Banks and Lawyers. thanks dc

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