Real Estate in The Bahamas

There are lots of real estate companies and agent located on the island of New Providence.

 

Buying a home in the Bahamas

It was in 1492 that Christopher Columbus first set foot on the Island of Guanahani--or San Salvador as it is know today--one of the 700 plus islands that make up the archipelago known as the Commonwealth of the Bahamas. Back then the sands were a golden white, the waters were crystal clear and there were no income taxes. Little has changed.

If you want to buy a permanent home, getting permanent residence (without the right to work) is easy:
In order to speed up the entrance of foreign funds into the country, international applications for annual or permanent residence by major investors who purchase residences valued over $500,000 have practically automatic approval.

How to obtain an annual residence permit: If you would like to reside in the The Bahamas on an annual basis you can do so if your spouse or dependent is a citizen of the Bahamas or if he/she is a permit holder, if you are a independent economic resident, or if  you are a resident home owner, or seasonal resident home owner.  You will also be asked to present  the necessary documents required.

Getting permanent residence: If you want to live here permanently you must be of "good character" (you can take it that this means they have no criminal record) and you should be prepared to show evidence of financial support. Accelerated consideration of applications for annual or permanent residence will be given to major international investors and fit and proper owners of residence valued at $500,000 or more.

YOu can find a list of properties here on BahamasLocal.com