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The Caribbean
From Jamaica to Anguilla, Barbados to the Bahamas — your guide to property, culture, and opportunity across the island sea.
700+
Islands & Cays
44M+
People
$2.69T
Market by 2029
5
CBI Nations
25%+
Diaspora Buyers
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Island Guides
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In-depth guides to Caribbean islands — real estate, culture, history, and opportunity. Jamaica, Barbados, Cuba, Trinidad & Tobago, and Guyana are live now; more islands coming as we expand our Caribbean coverage.
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Jamaica
Greater Antilles · English Speaking
530 years of history, 14 parishes, 3 million people. From the Taíno to independence, Jamaica is the Caribbean’s most culturally dynamic island — and a property market driven by diaspora, tourism, and a resilient local economy.
~$2,000per m²
4,244 km²land area
Noforeign ownership restrictions
1962
Year of Independence
4000 BC
First Settlement
#1
Reggae birthplace
4.3M
Annual visitors
BB
Barbados
Eastern Caribbean · English Speaking
The Platinum Coast, world’s oldest rum, Crop Over carnival, and republic since 2021. Barbados combines 400 years of history with one of the Caribbean’s most trusted property markets — zero capital gains, 7–10% rental yields.
$350K–$10M+price range
Zerocapital gains tax
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Cuba
Greater Antilles · Spanish Speaking
The Caribbean’s largest island — 7 eras of extraordinary history, the world’s finest cigars, jazz-soaked Havana streets, 15 provinces, and a culture that shaped the 20th century. A unique property landscape opening cautiously to the world.
109,884km² — largest island
UNESCOHavana & Trinidad
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Trinidad & Tobago
Southern Caribbean · English Speaking
100+ years of oil, the world’s second-largest Carnival, and the steelpan — the only acoustic instrument invented in the 20th century. Energy-rich, culturally vibrant, and strategically diversifying into tech.
100+yrs of petroleum
Carnival#2 after Rio
GY
Guyana
South American Caribbean · English Speaking
The world’s fastest-growing economy — 700,000+ barrels of oil per day, 85% rainforest, and a property market surging 18% year-on-year. Georgetown’s skyline is changing faster than any city in the Caribbean basin.
14%GDP growth rate
700k+bpd oil production
KY
Cayman Islands
Western Caribbean · British Territory
Zero property tax, zero income tax, zero capital gains. The Cayman Islands offer the Caribbean’s most tax-transparent market — prized by wealth managers, hedge funds, and international property investors.
$585–$2,780per m²
Zeroproperty & income tax
Coming Soon
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The Bahamas
Northern Caribbean · English Speaking
700 islands, 50% of GDP from tourism, and no capital gains or inheritance tax. The Bahamas is North America’s most accessible Caribbean property destination — an Airbnb powerhouse with deep American demand.
$735–$1,650per m²
Nocapital gains tax
Coming Soon
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Dominican Republic
Greater Antilles · Spanish Speaking
The Caribbean’s fastest-growing investment market. Punta Cana delivers 10%+ net rental yields. An 1886 law grants foreigners equal property rights to citizens — attracting $30–40B in annual residential transactions.
$2,328avg per m²
10%+rental yields
Coming Soon
TC
Turks & Caicos
Northern Caribbean · British Territory
After a decade of runaway price growth, TCI is entering a measured cooling phase — creating entry opportunities as the ultra-premium market recalibrates. Providenciales remains the region’s most coveted beach address.
Ultra-premiumbeach market
Coolingsince 2025
Coming Soon
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Antigua & Barbuda
Eastern Caribbean · English Speaking
365 beaches — one for every day of the year. Antigua’s CBI programme (under EU pressure through 2028) has underpinned luxury resort development. Entry-level property from ~$660/m².
~$660from per m²
CBIprogramme active
Coming Soon
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Saint Lucia
Eastern Caribbean · English Speaking
The Pitons, volcanic landscapes, and no tax on foreign income or capital gains. Saint Lucia combines UNESCO World Heritage beauty with 4% rental yield potential and a growing luxury villa sector.
$660–$1,890per m²
Zeroforeign income tax
Coming Soon
GD
Grenada
Eastern Caribbean · English Speaking
The Spice Isle — nutmeg, mace, and one of the Caribbean’s best healthcare systems. Grenada’s CBI programme with E-2 visa eligibility makes it uniquely attractive to US-based investors seeking a Caribbean–American pathway.
$1,000–$2,500per m²
4.3%rental yield
Coming Soon
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St Kitts & Nevis
Eastern Caribbean · English Speaking
Home to the world’s oldest CBI programme (1984). Properties here command $4,000–$10,000/m² — the region’s highest rates outside St Barts — sustained by a programme that generated 22.2% of GDP in 2023.
$4,000–$10,000per m²
OldestCBI programme
Coming Soon
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Anguilla
Eastern Caribbean · British Territory
Ultra-exclusive, ultra-low density. Equinox’s first Caribbean hotel is coming to Anguilla — placing it alongside St Barts and Mustique in the region’s most rarefied luxury tier. 33 pristine beaches, population under 20,000.
Ultra-luxurypositioning
Equinoxresort incoming
Coming Soon
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Dominica
Eastern Caribbean · English Speaking
The Nature Isle — boiling lakes, rainforest canopy, and the Caribbean’s most accessible CBI programme at $200,000. The least developed of the CBI nations is positioning itself as an eco-luxury destination.
From $200KCBI threshold
Eco-luxurygrowth
Coming Soon
Property Market
Caribbean Real Estate by the Numbers
The Caribbean property market is projected to grow from $2.16 trillion in 2024 to $2.69 trillion by 2029 — driven by remote work migration, diaspora investment, and luxury tourism demand.
Total Market Size (2024)
$2.16T
USD, all residential & commercial
Projected Market (2029)
$2.69T
24.5% growth over 5 years
DR — Punta Cana Yield
10%+
Net annual rental yield after costs
Foreign Buyer Share
~25%
Of coastal Caribbean purchases
CBI Minimum Investment
$200K
Dominica — lowest threshold
St Kitts CBI GDP Share
22.2%
Of GDP in 2023 from citizenship fees
Price Per m² — Island Comparison
St Kitts & Nevis
$4K–$10K
Dominican Rep.
~$2,328
Jamaica
~$2,000
Grenada
$1K–$2.5K
Cayman Islands
$585–$2,780
Bahamas
$735–$1,650
Saint Lucia
$660–$1,890
Antigua
From $660
Dominica
From $500
Latest from the Region
Caribbean News & Analysis
Reporting across the island sea — property, policy, investment, and the forces reshaping Caribbean real estate.
Investment
The Dominican Republic Is Winning the Caribbean Investment Race
Annual residential transactions of $30–40B, Punta Cana yields above 10%, and an 1886 law granting foreigners equal property rights. What can Jamaica learn?
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Luxury
Equinox Chooses Anguilla for First Caribbean Hotel
The fitness-first hospitality brand’s entry into the Caribbean signals a new tier of ultra-luxury destination investment — raising the floor on what “exclusive” means in the region.
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Policy
EU Demands Caribbean CBI Programmes End by June 2028
Antigua, Dominica, Grenada, St Kitts, and St Lucia face a hard deadline. The EU’s revised Visa Suspension Mechanism could erase CBI property premiums across the Eastern Caribbean.
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Market
Turks & Caicos Is Cooling After a Decade of Heat
After the post-pandemic frenzy, TCI’s ultra-premium market is recalibrating — creating potential entry windows in one of the Caribbean’s most coveted addresses.
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Housing
Barbados Widens Its Affordable Housing Net
A policy model worth watching across the region: Barbados expands its affordable housing programme at a moment when cross-island demand from Trinidad is intensifying.
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Legal
Freehold vs Leasehold: What Caribbean Buyers Must Understand
Property ownership structures vary dramatically island to island. Understanding the difference between freehold and leasehold before buying in the Caribbean is non-negotiable.
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Citizenship by Investment
Caribbean CBI Programmes
Five Eastern Caribbean nations offer a path from property purchase to passport. Minimum thresholds, timelines, and EU pressure are reshaping the landscape — with a 2028 deadline looming.
Antigua & Barbuda
$200K
Minimum property investment
Access to 150+ countries visa-free. Programme under EU review, currently active.
Dominica
$200K
Lowest CBI threshold
Most accessible CBI in the region. Dominica passport covers 140+ jurisdictions.
Grenada
$220K
Approved real estate
Unique E-2 Treaty eligibility allows Grenadian citizens to apply for US investor visas.
St Kitts & Nevis
$400K
World’s oldest CBI (est. 1984)
Citizenship fees accounted for 22.2% of GDP in 2023. Premium programme, premium prices.
Saint Lucia
$300K
Approved real estate
No tax on foreign income or capital gains. CBI programme supports luxury villa sector.
EU 2028 Deadline: The European Commission has demanded all five Eastern Caribbean CBI nations phase out their programmes by June 1, 2028, under the revised Visa Suspension Mechanism. Properties marketed with CBI premiums may see price adjustments as this deadline approaches. Regional governments are actively contesting the deadline — outcomes remain uncertain. Seek independent legal advice before purchasing with citizenship intent.
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