G&V Hadjidemosthenous Ltd, being member of The Association of International Property Professionals, welcome Mark Sharp from Key Housing affordable home developers (UK) who has replaced Paul Owen as the new Chief Executive of AIPP.
Mark Sharp's research interests are in Built Asset Management, Process Modelling and Innovative MMC. He also sits on various sector boards and has international board membership of the CIB, whilst also associated with various professional institutions culminating in his Professorship at the University of Salford.
Chair of the AIPP Board, Lindsay Hopkins, stated:
“We are very excited about this new era for the AIPP. Mark is a highly regarded professional who will lead the Association into its next phase. High on Mark’s agenda will be furthering the development of membership benefits and training, and of course, continuing to grow the AIPP as the industry body for overseas property.”
Mark Sharp commented:
“These are extremely exciting times to be joining such a unique and strategically placed organisation. It is imperative that we take the Association forward with the impetus industry demands. Consumer awareness now dictates that if you want to be involved with buying or selling property outside of the UK and Ireland then you will benefit from being a member of the AIPP... I look forward to providing the AIPP and its members with the tools needed to ensure continued growth, in terms of membership services, benefits, training opportunities and Continuing Professional Development, helping to ensure that the process of buying and selling property overseas is a safe and pleasurable experience”.
Today consumers confidence in the AIPP is at its highest level. As showed independent survey of consumers that was held at the latest A Place In the Sun Live property show in London, 91% of buyers feel more secure if a company is a Member of AIPP.