A Bajan plot not worth losing…

Opportunities to build in prime spots in Barbados, a popular hang-out with celebrities, don’t come up too often so the release of a collection of buildable plots on one of the island’s most desirable resorts will be welcomed by buyers searching for that extra special property.   The 23 plots are on the award-winning Royal [...]

By |2018-11-15T15:37:38+01:00November 2nd, 2011|Articles|

Barbados is the place to be

Following experts claims that Barbados is the ideal place to invest, we can expect for many people looking to invest in property in the Caribbean to look into buying a second home there. The specialist described the reasons why people looking for property may want to consider Barbados; “Year-round warm temperatures and beautiful weather, beautiful, [...]

By |2011-10-12T12:42:46+01:00October 12th, 2011|Articles|

Life’s a beach… in the Bahamas

It might be easier to live an exotic, tax-free life next to a beach than you first thought, since the Bahamas made it easier for foreigners to become resident and own businesses there.   As part of an initiative to attract foreign residents, regulations in the Bahamas now allow visitors, renters or homeowners to stay [...]

By |2018-11-15T18:06:11+01:00October 4th, 2011|Articles|

Eye out for an island?

Fancy joining a group of select celebrities whose members include Richard Branson, Mel Gibson and Nicholas Cage? Each owns a private island somewhere exotic and now you could do the same, perhaps for less money than you might think. A stunning 10-acre island in the Grenadines has just come on the market for $4million (£2.6million) [...]

By |2011-09-27T11:14:42+01:00September 27th, 2011|Articles|

Could you be bowled over by St Lucia?

England cricket caption Andrew Strauss has treated himself to a share of a property at a new development in St Lucia – you could say he deserves it after leading his team to victory over India this summer, making them the world’s number one cricket team. Strauss has paid around £50,000 for a fraction of [...]

By |2011-09-21T18:02:35+01:00September 21st, 2011|Articles|

Barbados budget kind to homeowners

As struggling Western economies are forced into taking austerity measures, sunny Barbados has gone the other way and is cutting the number of homeowners liable to its annual land tax. In its August budget the Government of Barbados announced that the tax free threshold for its annual land tax (on the value of a property) [...]

By |2011-09-19T14:57:47+01:00September 19th, 2011|Articles|

Summer sees new property developments in the Caribbean

The Caribbean hurricane season will be officially over as of 30th November, when the winter season begins in the rest of the world. This is when the islands will see an influx of tourists from Europe and America, as they try to escape the cold of their home country. It is also around November time [...]

By |2011-09-09T10:37:33+01:00September 9th, 2011|Articles|

Tortola, Capital island of the BVI

As the capital Island of the British Virgin Isles (BVI), Tortola is the largest, and also the most populated island. The island boasts pristine white beaches, clear waters and sublime local cuisine, not to mention a truly tropical climate. Tortola residents speak English as their native tongue and the British influence has placed an emphasis [...]

By |2011-09-02T12:49:54+01:00September 2nd, 2011|Articles|

Barbados gains heritage status

Barbados’ capital, Bridgetown, and the Emirate city of Al Ain have both been recognised by the United Nations World Heritage committee for their historical value. This is expected to boost tourism to the areas. It was the 35th time the committee had got together at UNESCO’s headquarters in Paris, and they decided that the Barbadian [...]

By |2011-08-23T14:42:56+01:00August 23rd, 2011|Articles|

Secret Bay, Dominica

The gorgeous island of Dominica is pleased to unveil its newly constructed, chic and eco-friendly, luxury property in Secret Bay which is now open for visitors. Demand is high already and the owners, Gregor Nassief and Sandra Vivas have already welcomed many guest to the resort. Secret Bay is set upon a cliff top which [...]

By |2011-08-09T16:14:01+01:00August 9th, 2011|Articles|