sâmbătă, 12 mai 2018

Tips For Purchasing Luxury Caribbean Real Estate

By Mark Evans


Buying property in some tranquil island can be really rewarding. You can rent the house out during the holiday season and make some good cash. Also, you may keep the house just for your family vacations and avoid the hustle of booking accommodation every time. Regardless of your reasons, if you are thinking of buying a luxury Caribbean real estate property, you should consider the tips offered below.

You need to start by a thorough research. Do not just wake up one day and decide that you are going to buy property in some place you know so little about. Even if you have visited the place before, you need to have a critical review of your decision. Know what is driving your decision. Are you buying to rent or for personal use?

Have a financing plan. Some sellers can reach an agreement with the buyer to allow them to pay in installments. However, in most cases, you will be required to pay the full amount upfront. You need to find a lender in advance so that you can acquire a loan once you identify the right property for you.

Arm yourself with an experienced real estate agent. Language can be a big hindrance when searching for a house in the Caribbean. Having a professional handle the process for you makes the work much easier because you will not have to worry about such problems. Because an agent knows the local housing market better, they will offer valuable advice.

Have a real estate attorney. As a foreigner, the regulations surrounding the purchase of homes will vary. It would be wise to hire a lawyer who can help interpret the necessary laws. When hiring a lawyer, find someone who has experience in dealing with Caribbean properties.

Ensure that you are eligible to purchase property on the island of your choice. Various countries have different requirements that foreigners must meet to own property. Most countries, for example, will require that you undergo taxpayer registration. You may also have to be vetted before you are allowed to buy the house.

Have the property evaluated. You need to hire a professional surveyor to determine the legal boundary of the land you are buying and other legal issues. This report will also be important as it will help determine the actual market value of the house.

Know the total cost. Apart from the value of the house, there are various extra charges that can be quite high. In some cases, they may amount to a considerable percentage of the cost of the house. You need to pay all the professionals and the documentation. In addition, you also must pay land transfer taxes.

Practice patience. Buying property in a foreign land is not easy. Sometimes, the process can be so lengthy and government bureaucracy can derail things even more. Hence, you need to know that it might take time.




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