Why Invest In Barbados Real Estate

LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION!

Prime location - Barbados is the prime location in the Caribbean to buy real estate. This is not surprising when one considers its social and economic stability, low crime rate, excellent infrastructure and telecommunications not to mention its beautiful year-round climate, white sandy beaches, high standard of living and quality of life.

No restrictions- There are no restrictions for non-nationals to buy real estate in Barbados.

Global recognition - Recognized globally as a destination of choice for vacationers and investors, Barbados has achieved respect by international organizations for its record of freedom, justice, quality of life and human development.

Barbados Real Estate prices - Over the years, property owners in Barbados have seen prices escalate and while the island has taken a bit of a hit in recent years mainly due to the global recession, prices have generally held their own. While more recently some sellers have been open to negotiation, property prices have not fallen significantly and Barbados remains very much the ideal location to invest in real estate.

Safe, secure & good health care - Barbados enjoys a safe and secure environment in which to live as well as a good health care and educational system.

Dining & entertainment - The island offers superb dining and entertainment choices with a wide range of world-class lifestyle activities including golf, sailing, polo and of course, cricket.

Investors- Barbados has been an extremely popular choice with the British and investors from North America for decades and has firmly established its luxury property market ahead of many other Caribbean islands. Home buyers continue to value the stability and strong fundamentals of Barbados.

Immigration - The Immigration Act of Barbados makes provision for persons who can prove that they can successfully maintain themselves and their dependents in Barbados, to be granted the status of immigrant in the first instance, and upon application five years thereafter to be granted the status of permanent resident.

Medical care - Barbados offers a very high standard of medical care. All but the most complex surgeries can be performed at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Barbados is fast becoming a medical services centre for the Eastern Caribbean. There are treaties with some countries, such as the United Kingdom, that do allow some level of health care for their nationals under the local health care service. Air Ambulance services are readily available.

Utilities -The island has a reliable supply of electricity and water. It is equipped with a modern telecommunications infrastructure with the latest digital technology and fibre optic systems including international direct dialing and satellite telecommunications which allows for efficient transmission of electronic data.

Airline Services - There are daily non-stop and connecting flights to and from all the major international cities in North America and Europe, such as: New York, Miami, Philadelphia, Toronto, London, Germany and the Caribbean islands. Some of the airlines serving Barbados include:

• Air Canada
• American Airlines
• British Airways
• Caribbean Airlines
• Delta
• GOL Airlines
• Jet Blue
• LIAT
• US Airways
• Virgin Atlantic
• West Jet
• Numerous charter companies

There is a wide variety of affordable and luxury properties on offer In Barbados. Choose from luxury beachfront homes, villas, condos, luxury homes, gated communities, townhouses, apartments, retirement homes, oceanfront mansions, hotel resorts, plantation houses, land and commercial properties.

We invite you to browse our GUIDE TO BUYING PROPERTY IN BARBADOS