Caribbean Investment

[awahee123]

Thanks chris,

Will take a look at antigua and see if there is anyhting good lurking about.

[awahee123]

Hi anybody else any good news about new developments within the caribbean?.

[broker]

I am in the bahamas andit is beautiful and warm.. Actually Im in Freeport which is only 25 minutes from Florida and there are some really good deals for investment here. Let me know if I can assist.

[awahee123]

Hi,

What kind of prices are we looking at in the bahamas,for a studio apartment for example?

[zackn]

Originally Posted by *********

Hi people,
Nobody have any advise on the Caribbean?

I got a nice parcel on the coast of Atlantic Nicaragua.
7,500 meteres of an unbroken beach front.


zack

[mtlyu]

I plan to vist St-John,St-Thomas,and other islands around in May 2008.Is anybody interesting investment there? Is it worth to invest villa for only 1-2 months ownership?
*********,floriavilla,and here friends,will you guys be there in May?

[forbes25]

I have been looking at other Caribbean beachfront properties and no other post on this blog compares. There is a titled, beachfront development being launched in April that has it starting units at $76,000. This is not some down the buppy road 3 hour journey niether. These are located 45 minutes from Panama City.

Panama, as many of you have read about, has one of the hottest markets in the world right now. It is due to many different factors with the Canal, property exempt status, international airport hub, and general increase in economic activities.

No other Latin American or Caribbean country has as fast of growing economy nor divesified economy as Panama. Panama recieves reveune from Canal transportation and this will increase in the coming years. Second, Panama, unlike most of other countries in the region, is one of the least effected countries going to be hit by the American ressesion. Most other countries are very dependent on American tourist and from other countries. This translates to less economic activity which means alot less property apprechiation.

Bala Beach resort is developing a beach resort on the Caribbean coast. It blows it competiton out of the water because of its design, atmosphere and location only 45 minutes from Panama City.

Google: "bala beach" and it is the top entry in the green area.

[coolhandluke121360]

ALL THROUGHOUT THE MEXICAN cARIBBEAN TOURIST SPOTS. I found that when the market gores down in europe it picks up in the U.S. and vice-versa as is the case right now. I have properties that will sell for 30-50% giving the buyer instsnt equity in the property purchased. Cap rate run between 5-8 right now. Properties hot to sell right now with the U.S. Economy in its state right now. Many European Investors. Need proof just look how Spains Economy has grown within the last 10-15 years due to the fact that Spain started investing in Mexico Tourist properties about 10-15 years ago. They are now one of the strongest Economies along with Asia and the Middle East which are now starting to invest down here. They wont last long as soon as these hotels and properties hit the market, the Spainsh Groups buy them all up. Contacty mme if u need more info

[Bond Girl]

There are many other hot spots to look at in the Caribbean -off-beaten track.

If you are looking for an entry level, look no further than Margarita Island (Venesuala). Low entry level property prices make the purchase of the real estate one of the most affordable in Caribbean (freehold beach side apartments start at just over Euros 50,000) . Few projects with the guaranteed rental income of up to 10 years due rot the shortage of beds and high demand.

Excellent short and long term property capital growth in Margarita is guaranteed due to both the arrival of international buyers and government incentives to build tourist resorts and facilities. A sustained increase in property prices in Margarita is due to internal demand, caused by macro-economic growth (petroleum,) and also due to external demand from foreign investment.

Margarita Island is a duty free island with no VAT, no Wealth Tax, no local Income Taxes and virtually no property taxes compared to Europe. The costs of buying a property in Margarita are very low compared to other islands and countries (property sales tax is only a 0.5%).

If you are looking to invest in bricks and mortar for capital growth and rental returns, then it’s time to consider the exciting new emerging property market of Margarita Island.

However, Margarita is not for everybody as it is an emerging market and only 20% of the island is built up. It is also Spanish speaking.

If you are looking for the Caribbean chic without breaking the bank, look no further than St. Marteen (Dutch part in particular). It is European Caribbean with a touch of class. You will find everything here - from the tax free boutique shops, gourmet restaurants (the island is known to be a gourmet capital of the Caribbean), night clubs, casinos. Properties are selling mostly off-plan and you can get a studio on the beach from development Barbaron from USD198k, family suite for USD 350k.

St. Maarten/St. Martin is the smallest island in the world to be divided between two different nations. The island is split between the Dutch and French, and the two cultures live very peacefully together on 37 square miles. In fact, the island's inhabitants are quite proud of their nearly 350-year history of peaceful co-existence. The island's two sides offer you the culture and lifestyle of both the Dutch and the French. There are approximately 35,000 inhabitants on each side of the island, and 82 nationalities are represented.

St. Maarten/St. Martin has 37 beaches with beautiful white sand. Water sports are available including in abundance; windsurfing, swimming, sailing, jet skiing, diving and snorkeling.

And what is most important no land taxes or capital gains taxes whatsoever!

[DivaII]

Originally Posted by *********

Hi anybody else any good news about new developments within the caribbean?.

Established and Growing Tourist Industry - Barbados has seen a huge increase in visitors to the island, from 17,829 in 1956 to 507,086 in 2001. Visitor expenditure in 2001 was estimated at Bds.$1.4 billion, which represents 14% of Gross Domestic Product. Travel and tourism is expected to grow by 4.6% per annum, in real terms, between 2002 and 2012. The travel and tourism economic contribution should rise from 37.4% to 43.8% during the same period. All this means that for an investor in the tourist sector is that you will be putting your money into a destination that is well established and still growing - this offers security in the knowledge that Barbados is viewed by many people as the ´safest bet´in the Caribbean in terms of capital growth. Barbados as far as I am aware, has never suffered from a property recession and property prices have increased steadily for the past 50 years, an impressive record, continued demand and limited supply will also ensure it continues for many years to come.

Currently I have very interesting and profitable 'Off plan' development a Spa and Beach Resort due for completion in 2010. Really is something special.

Contact me for further details.