The Caribbean is a magnet for buyers and investors looking for real estate for sale as the islands that make up the Caribbean have an attraction that goes back hundreds of years. The fact that many islands are low in population density, have idyllic picture postcard beaches and weather that is world renowned means this part of the world remains active real estate wise irrespective of what is happening elsewhere.
If you have real estate for sale or rent in the Caribbean add your listing to gain exposure to the international and national market place. By doing so you will have low cost exposure through a website that remains top of its rankings in many search engines and has done for many years. The Caribbean is made up of many islands that are high on search engine search numbers and therefore buyers and investors are actively looking for quality Caribbean real estate for sale or rent.
Best Caribbean Real Estate Locations
Here are the best Caribbean islands to own real estate, depending on your goals-whether it's investment, retirement, vacation use, or rental income. Top Caribbean Islands to own real estate for personal use or as investment vary according the market activities including global events.
Dominican Republic offers affordable prices, large expat community, strong rental market (especially in Punta Cana, Las Terrenas, and Cabarete). Dominican Republic provides low cost of living, no restrictions on foreign ownership, strong tourism. Popular areas in Dominican Republic including Punta Cana, Santo Domingo, Sosúa, Las Terrenas.
Puerto Rico (U.S. Territory) means no passport needed for U.S. citizens, offers tax incentives (Act 60), and is a developed infrastructure, with no property restrictions for Americans, has a U.S. legal system and banking. Look for San Juan, Dorado, Rincón, Vieques to find the best real estate options.
St. Lucia is a beautiful and affordable locations compared to other luxury islands, and additionally tourism is rising, as well as citizenship by investment is possible, plus there is a growing real estate market. Areas to watch for are Rodney Bay, Soufrière, Marigot Bay.
Belize which is technically in Central America, but has a Caribbean coast, is English-speaking, has low taxes, and affordable beachfront properties. There is easy property ownership, a strong tourist market, and popular areas to focus on are Ambergris Caye, Placencia, Caye Caulker.
Bahamas is a high-end market, but comes with favorable tax laws (no income/capital gains tax), is located close to the U.S., offers a stable, wealthy buyer base, and abounds with attractive for luxury real estate. Area to watch for are Nassau, Paradise Island, Exumas, and Eleuthera.
Barbados has a stable economy, a good legal system, a long history of foreign investment, and is attractive to British and Canadian buyers, plus offers a strong short-term rental demand. Locations of interest can be West Coast (Platinum Coast), St. James, Christ Church.
Turks and Caicos is known as a luxury market, has the U.S. dollar used as currency, offers a strong tourism industry, no property taxes, capital gains tax, or income tax. Area to research are Providenciales (Grace Bay), Long Bay, Leeward.
Grenada is less crowded, offers good value, and the options of the Citizenship by Investment program. This untapped market potential, and beautiful natural setting can be focused on Grand Anse, and Lance Aux Epines.
