Chris White
21 years in property. 11 companies. 21 international awards. For most of that time, the best below-market-value deals went to Chris personally, his close friends, and a handful of private investors.
Now, for the first time, he’s opening his network to a select few. HPA gives you direct access to his team of advisors, his developer relationships across 23 countries, and the deals that never hit the public market.
The company he keeps
Chris doesn't just study success — he sits in the room with it. These aren't stock photos. They're real relationships.
Expos
The Team
Philanthropy
AdventureThe Empire
11 companies. One vision.
Every company Chris built serves one purpose — giving you an unfair advantage in international property.
Your advantage
Direct access to off-plan deals before public launch. Below-market pricing through developer relationships built over 12+ years.
Est. 2012 · Founder & Chairman
Ideal Homes Portugal
Where it all started
The Algarve’s leading property agency. 40+ staff, 3 offices, 300+ sales per year, 120,000+ monthly website visitors. The foundation of Chris’s property empire.
Your advantage
Verified deals across 23 countries. Every property is vetted by Chris’s on-the-ground teams before it reaches you.
Est. 2015 · Founder & CEO
Ideal Homes International
Going global
Expanding the Ideal Homes brand across Europe, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. From the Algarve to Bali, Thailand to Florida.
Your advantage
Members save an average of 2–3% on currency transfers compared to high-street banks — that’s thousands on every deal.
Est. 2016 · Owner
First Class Currencies
Saving thousands on every transaction
Specialist foreign exchange for international property transactions. Competitive rates, hedging options, and expert guidance on timing.
Your advantage
Pre-approved finance before you view. No scrambling for mortgages after you’ve found the perfect property.
Est. 2017 · Owner
Ideal Homes Mortgages
Finance that crosses borders
Specialist mortgage brokerage for international buyers. Access to lenders most brokers don’t know exist.
Your advantage
Full-service management from tenant sourcing to maintenance. Your investment works while you sleep.
Est. 2018 · Owner
Ideal Homes Rentals
Buy it. Rent it. Forget about it.
Property and rental management across the Algarve. Winner of the Luxury Lifestyle Award for Villa Rental & Accommodation (2020).
Your advantage
HPA members get VIP access and early-bird pricing at every event. Meet developers face-to-face.
Est. 2019 · Owner
The Overseas Property Show
Where deals are born
Chris’s own exhibition and events brand — showcasing property opportunities from Europe to Asia. Global Property Expos in Singapore, Bangkok, and the Maldives.
Your advantage
Co-investment opportunities alongside Chris himself. The same deals he puts his own money into.
Est. 2023 · Founder & CEO
WHITEGOLD Capital
Institutional-grade, invitation-only
Investment vehicle focused on Bali and Portuguese markets — redefining real estate investments for high-net-worth individuals.
Your advantage
Every company, every connection, every advantage — channelled into one membership. That’s HPA.
Est. 2025 · Founder & CEO
International Property Alerts
The full ecosystem, unlocked
12,000+ property listings across 23 countries. Global Property Expos reaching investors worldwide. The engine behind HPA’s deal flow.
Est. 2026 · Founder & CEO
Hot Property Alerts
The culmination of everything
21 years. 11 companies. 23 countries. Every deal, every connection, every advantage — distilled into one private members’ club. This is what it was all building towards.
Your advantage
First access to Chris’s personal deal pipeline. The same below-market-value opportunities he’d buy for himself — now yours.
As seen in
Featured on Sun, Sea and Selling Houses (Series 6, 2022) — filming across Algarve offices
Regular exhibitor and stage speaker at A Place in the Sun Live (London, Manchester)
Quoted expert on Portugal and Spain property markets
Featured in property investment supplements
Press coverage of 5 European Property Awards win (2021)
The numbers speak
21 International Property Awards spanning multiple categories and years
5 European Property Awards in a single year (2021) — including 5-Star ratings
Best Residential Development, Portugal (Apple Tree Lane) with Duncan Bannatyne
Luxury Lifestyle Award for Villa Rental & Accommodation, Portugal (2020)
Over $1 billion in property transactions orchestrated across 23 countries
Featured on Channel 4’s Sun, Sea and Selling Houses (Series 6, 2022)
The advisors behind your deals
When you join HPA, you don’t just get deals. You get Chris’s entire team — the same people who run his companies, manage his portfolio, and close transactions across 23 countries.
Andrew Grimley
Head of Global Distribution
30+ years in real estate sales, operations and investment strategy. Structures residential distribution channels across Europe, Middle East, North America, and Asia-Pacific.
Philip Clarke
Regional Sales Director — Asia
Connects Southeast Asian investors with curated properties across Southern Europe. Specialist in lifestyle acquisitions and Golden Visa residency programmes.
Cathy Meza
CEO, Ideal Homes Portugal
Runs day-to-day operations across all three Algarve offices. Oversees the 40+ strong team delivering 300+ property sales per year.
Elliot De Marco
Sales Director, Ideal Homes Portugal
Leads the sales team across the Algarve. Expert in matching investors with below-market-value opportunities in Portugal’s fastest-growing regions.
Sasha Sharpley
New Build Manager (Award-Winning Agent)
Specialises in new-build and off-plan developments. Winner of the European Property Award for Real Estate Agent, Portugal.
Marcus Tan
Head of Investor Relations — IPA
Oversees investor onboarding and deal coordination across International Property Alerts’ 23-country network. Manages VIP client relationships and global expo strategy.
Uganda · Charity Work“I started HPA because the best deals never make it to the public market. I wanted my community to have first access to the same deals I’d buy for myself.”Chris White, Founder