Getting Started

Within this section of the website you’ll find information that will help to get started.  Find out why buying a Caribbean property is a good idea.  Learn tips on how to plan, what actions to take and how to take them.  In addition to reading the articles in this area please make sure to visit all the other property journey steps including: Caribbean financials, Caribbean properties, Carribbean legalities, moving to The Caribbean and settling in to The Caribbean.  Each section has valuable information and it’s a good idea to get an overview even if you’re not planning on a purchase anytime soon.

 

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A simple way to save money

23rd February 2012 - 05:28
Moving to the Caribbean means getting used to another currency other than the sterling, usually US dollars. This is the one reason many people lose money – they don’t look hard enough for the best rates. In fact, it’s quite simple to get a good rate, simply avoid your high street bank and use a currency specialist!  When you are transferring money from the UK to the Caribbean or vice versa, losses can occur through various means; mainly hidden bank  more...

The Caribbean property market

12th January 2012 - 05:51
For years the Caribbean has been the destination for those wanting a tropical beach get-away and as such has become a favourite of celebrities. Owning a property in the Caribbean is an almost certain guarantee of a good return on your investment. This is because there are always plenty of tourists who want to stay in a house rather than a hotel during their stay on the islands. The one thing that the Caribbean does fall short on is cheap land for development,  more...

Helping children and pets with a move to the Caribbean

16th November 2011 - 08:39
No doubt one of the most beautiful places in the world, the Caribbean attracts many people each year. This beauty, however, does not take away the nerves that moving house brings. When you are moving the whole family abroad, it is important to talk as much as possible and communicate with one another. Children will have questions and concerns about the move, and pets will also need great consideration. Here are a few things to think about to help you get sorted: Children:  more...

Getting started in the Caribbean

5th October 2011 - 06:15
For many, the Caribbean is a destination reached only by dreams. However, more and more people are discovering the sheer beauty of these islands, and even more people are making one of the islands their second home or permanent place of residence. Jake and Sabine Taylor always knew that one day the Caribbean would be their home. Sabine’s family was originally from Jamaica and she had been visiting the island regularly since she was a little girl. She tells us: “My  more...

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