FAQs

IP Global was incorporated in Hong Kong in September 2005. Founder and CEO Tim Murphy has been investing in overseas property for more than 15 years. With staff members from both property and finance backgrounds, the IP Global team draws on a wealth of experience to help you build and manage your property portfolio.

Find out more about Tim Murphy here.

Since launch, the average property value growth is 10% to 46%, and the return on capital employed averages between 40% and 151%.

These figures are subject to change and based on the best available data.

IP Global traditionally invests in residential markets. We also offer investment in commercial and retail properties when we see value. We target investments with strong economic fundamentals and good prospects for medium-term capital growth.

We are specialists in opening up hard-to-tap frontier and emerging markets but also offer property in the world’s most developed nations.

No, IP Global invests in both off plan and completed developments, depending on the specifics of a project and market conditions. The goal is to locate the best deals for our investors.

No, there is no up-front charge or ongoing membership fee to be a client of IP Global.

IP Global personally invests in all of its projects. So it acts as a co-investor, making money through the growth in property values as well as on wholesale margins in selling the property. IP Global also charges clients a small fee for each transaction on which it advises. By buying in bulk, IP Global can make a profit on its own holdings and pass through savings to clients.

No. IP Global allows clients to invest in global property markets by owning the physical asset directly themselves. This enables gearing and also gives clients the option of picking the market and properties that best suit them.

Generally, a client can access one of our cheaper markets for US$25,000 to US$30,000 in terms of the cash they need to put down.

All buyers are required to sign a client deed, accepting IP Global's terms and conditions. For each purchase, buyers fill out a booking form to select their specific unit. They then pay an IP Global client fee.

At this stage, some projects may require a separate form to reserve the unit with the developer and an initial deposit payment to the developer.

The IP Global operations staff will then advise buyers on the next steps and give them an outline of the completion schedule. IP Global will coordinate the production of the relevant purchase documents and distribute them to buyers, with clear instructions for their execution. The team will also advise when payments are required.

Our client-services team are on hand at all times to answer any queries regarding your purchase, and will keep the buyer updated regularly on the project. When completion nears, we will introduce a handover and ongoing management service to buyers.

Our sister company, Complete Property Ltd., can manage the property on an on-going basis if desired, for a portion of the rental income. Complete handles the full range of post-completion services for property investors, removing the hassle of managing overseas real-estate holdings directly. It ensures the smooth handover of properties in rentable condition and can oversee leasing, management and other related services, such as sourcing furniture.

Our property management subsidiary, Complete Ltd., is developing this service. The capability of providing external rentals is subject to relationships that IP Global has developed with local agents in each market – we only work with reputable, effective partners.

Yes. IP Global has committed to assist clients with selling their property at any point they may wish to do so. Click here to read more about secondary sales.

No. That is up to the clients, who each have different objectives, investment goals and financial positions. IP Global regularly updates clients on market movements, prices and legal changes. The aim is to make sure clients have the information they need to make an informed decision on the best time for them to sell.

Many of the markets we work in are extremely difficult to navigate without the support of a team. Our aim is also to make international property investment as efficient and easy as possible.

IP Global has pulled out of many deals due to our due diligence process, usually because of legal and commercial concerns. There are also market conditions such as currency fluctuations and regulatory changes that are beyond IP Global’s control. But the company does its best to minimize such risks.

While we are not accountants, IP Global provides the information and contacts for you to make this decision. The company aims to make buying a property as clear and simple a process as possible.

IP Global identifies affiliates who provide those services in the markets that it targets. So although IP Global does not currently offer tax and legal advice, it can introduce clients to the appropriate firms, as part of its service.

IP Global has both individual clients as well as corporate customers. It has worked on deals with investment funds and private equity managers, and is developing its own range of stand-alone investment products.