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Barbados Sotheby’s International Realty focus on the sale, rental and management
of luxury Golf, Marina, Lifestyle and Beachfront properties in Barbados and we
are dedicated to providing the best service possible for our clients. Our
friendly and polite staff provides a professional and personal service whatever
your requirements. Our offices are conveniently located in Holetown which is the
epicenter of the West Coast of Barbados, in the parish of St. James. There is
ample parking and we are happy to meet with you at any time to discuss renting
or purchasing property in Barbados. If you are already lucky enough to be a home
owner we provide an attentive and efficient property management service which
can be tailored specifically to your needs. Barbados is a wonderful country with
a steadily growing real estate market. The stable government and economy, low
crime, great infrastructure, world class restaurants and hotels and daily
international flights may explain this phenomenon - however we are sure that it
has much to do with the friendly people, perfect year round climate and laid
back atmosphere guaranteed to relax the most energetic executive. Barbados is
often in the media spotlight - the likes of Tiger Woods was married at the World
Famous Sandy Lane Hotel which also attracts the well heeled and super famous
from every continent. The real estate market in Barbados can generally be
described as exclusive and luxurious - investors or those coming to live here
can choose from 3 - 6 bedroom fairway villas with panoramic sea views, state of
the art townhouses and villas in gated communities with endless facilities and
conveniences or luxury beach front apartments or homes offering the best in
idyllic and exclusive tropical living. Interestingly there are very few
restrictions on buying property in Barbados and information is readily
available. Owners will need to pay annual property taxes which are approx. 0.65%
of the land tax value - there is however no capital gains tax or inheritance
tax. On a sale owners will need to pay 7.5% transfer tax and 1% stamp duty for
property which is not registered offshore. We are best placed to introduce you
to a number of local attorneys, builders, surveyors, interior designers or
property developers - so what ever your real estate requirements we can help you
avoid the pitfalls. There is so much to do in Barbados and for those who are
looking for an active and sociable lifestyle you can fill your days with rounds
of golf on one of our world class courses, fine ding in some of the best
restaurants in the Caribbean or watching the likes of Argentina play Barbados on
one of our many polo fields. Rally driving, scuba diving, adventure tours, horse
riding, deep sea fishing, shooting and sailing are all available and more on
just 166 square miles of tropical paradise. For those who simply want to relax
in the sun we have a gorgeous selection of beaches from the peaceful and serene
on the West Coast, famous for breathtaking sunsets, beach bars and restaurants,
safe swimming and water sports to the more wild, natural and deserted beaches on
the East Coast which are great for a day trip or for those who prefer to
explore! If you are an international property developer looking for land or
simply an investor who would like a bolt hole in the tropics which could rent
whilst not being used - feel free to call Barbados Sotheby’s International
Realty - we are here to discuss Barbados, and what it could mean to you. Yours
sincerely, The Barbados Sotheby’s International Realty Team