Why Buy Property in Caribbean
The Caribbean is made up of a number of islands, all countries in their own right. Below are some details on some of the countries we offer properties in.Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic occupies the Eastern two-thirds of the island Hispaniola and is situated between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, bordering east Haiti.
The capital Santo Domingo is the New World's oldest capital and contains many colonial buildings which have been carefully restored to retain their original charm. There are many fine examples of 16th century Spanish architecture and many fascinating structures that have survived for over 500 years.
The Dominican Republic has undergone a huge reform process and the island is currently undergoing government investment in infrastructure which has provided an excellent climate for investment. In recent years the number of tourists has risen to such an extent that the country is now seen as a major tourist attraction in the Caribbean. Tourism accounts for more than 1 billion US $ in annual earnings. Free Trade Zone earnings and tourism are the fastest growing export sectors. The establishment of free zones has succeeded in attracting much foreign investment, creating employment and spurring growth.
President Leonel Fernandez presented a decree (2543-45) in 1998 eliminating restrictions to real estate ownership by foreigners, thus recognizing that the former law was a barrier for foreign investment. Prior to this new decree, a real estate purchase by a foreigner was a lengthy procedure, had to be processed by local attorneys and required the special authorization. Under Decree 2543-45, real estate investors will enjoy the same rights as Dominicans.
Property in the Dominican Republic is very reasonably priced and proving popular with buyers for various reasons.
Some look to purchase a piece of paradise for their retirement years and with Dominican Republic property prices more favourable than almost all other similar destinations it is an obvious first choice. With prices so competitive and the perpetual increase in the areas popularity with tourists, investors see property in the Dominican Republic as a safe investment with prices only set to rise and rental potential drastically increasing inline with its popularity.
More information on properties available in the Dominican RepublicSt Lucia
The Caribbean Plate, the region that has over 7,000 islands, islets, reefs and cays. Also known as the West Indies to many people around the World. The islands themselves are located in an island chain which is located in the Caribbean Sea.
St Lucia is an island nation located to the East of the Caribbean Island chain in the Caribbean Sea, but also partly borders the Atlantic Ocean to the East coast of the Island. St Lucia is part of the Lesser Antilles, located to the north of St Vincent’s and the Grenadines, to the northwest of Barbados and to the south of Martinique.
A volcanic island, St Lucia is the most mountainous island in the Caribbean. And also boasts a drive in volcano as a major attraction on the island.
The capital city of St Lucia is Castries, where approximately one third of the 156,000 people on the island live. The climate in St Lucia is very tropical due to the location, but is however moderated by northeast trade winds. The dry season on the island of St Lucia can be enjoyed from January to April, while the rainy season can be experienced from May to December.
The culture of St Lucia has been heavily influenced by African, French and English heritage for many centuries of the island being invaded and taken over.
A very important feature to the economy in St Lucia is tourism, and the island relies heavily on people visiting the island. A great deal of money is being heavily invested into improving and development infrastructure and transport. As well as investments on new five-star resorts. This will both benefit locals and visitors to the island. Legislation is also being put into place to protect the national parks and methods such as zoning are being used to stop visitors to the island causing negative impacts to the environment.
St Lucia attracts an estimated 350,000 visitors a year to the island, most of which are attracted to the island due to the unspoilt natural landscapes and beautiful white sandy beaches.
Water sports are very popular on the island due to the perfect crystal clear waters of the Caribbean Sea. Activities like Diving, snorkelling, sailing, yachting, wind surfing are enjoyed on the island. Other onshore activities that are popular on the island include hiking, running and trail riding as well as site seeing and experiencing the unspoilt national parks.
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St Vincent & The Grenadines are a group of islands west of Barbados. Islands in the Grenadines include: Mustique, Bequia, Canouan, Palm Island and Union Island.
The Tobago Cays is renowned as one of the most popular destinations for people looking for a sailing holiday in the caribbean, as well as having the superb beach at Salt Whistle Bay.
Diving on the west coast of St Vincent around the Buccament Bay area, has some of the best dive sites in the Caribbean. For this reason there are many dive centres to cater for this market.
St Vincent has remained largely unspoilt from international development and as such the island remains exclusive and is a relatively undiscovered jewel in the Caribbean.
The plans for St Vincent's first international airport at Argyle are well underway which will enable incoming flights from around the globe.
In addition to improvements in infrastructure, the English Cricket team play their warm up games on St Vincent.
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