Aug 8, 2017
In a recent news article, the Minister of Housing and Lands Denis Kellman advised prospective homeowners from the National Housing Corporation (NHC) that if they can't buy outright they can look at the rent-to-buy scheme. The NHC have been looking at ways get people into houses quicker that have been lying idle. If a prospective buyer has been assured of a mortgage by the bank, they can rent the house for $500 a month until the process has been completed. This is set, according to Minister...
Jul 7, 2017
Susan Freer, who many of you may already be acquainted with, joined joined Seaside Realty at the beginning of this month and will be in charge of our Relocations, as well as assisting in Administration & Real Estate. Susan comes with a wealth of knowledge in these fields, and over 18 years of experience in Relocations. Her contact details are: Mobile (246) 826-6125 Email: info@seasiderealtybarbados.com and su@seasiderealtybarbados.com
Susan is so excited to be onboard,...
Jul 7, 2017
Paul Doyle of the Crane has announced they are planning a new multi-million dollar resort to be built near to the Sam Lord's Castle area. It will be the third major development in St Philip for this Canadian entreprenuer. On the Harrismith Beach, Doyle is looking at ten years to complete this development. He promises some amazing architectural designs and solid growth.
Jul 7, 2017
The balance of lifestyle and investment in a second home.
The balance of having a second home cover its running costs and even make money while enjoying the lifestyle of having a home in the sun is the perfect solution for many clients. This approach is resonating with today’s real estate purchaser market by helping them justify a purchase decision today. Here is a look at some of what Barbados has to offer.
There are two general approaches for meeting the balance of lifestyle and...
Jun 6, 2017
Don't miss the Scotia Bank mortgage and real estate afternoon at Sky Mall branch from 2-5pm Saturday 10th June.
Jun 6, 2017
Sir Charles Williams, Construction Magnate and Property developer recently received the Hurlingham Polo Association Lifetime Achievement Award. The highest award achieveable. Sir Charles surrounded by family and friends received the award from the Chairman of the HPA Mr. Stephen Hutchinson.
The award was part of the “Oscars of the Polo World” The Polo Awards.
Often being referred to as 'The Oscars of the Polo World’, The Polo Awards are an annual event, held to recognize the very best...
Apr 4, 2017
“Beauty is in the eye of the beholder” – Greece 3rd century BC
We live in turbulent times and the recent recession in Barbados has hit pockets hard, across all sectors
of society. Many find themselves living beyond their means and have to find ways to tighten their belts.
Those who do not have their own family home, aspire to own one and many of those who do own one
have found it challenging to meet the payments and to maintain their homes to the standard they
would like.
Mortgages...
Mar 3, 2017
The worldwide brand of upscale beach clubs, Nikki Beach, rocked the Polo recently with their launch party. Scheduled to open later in the year on the beach opposite Port Ferdinand, Nikki Beach is a good thing for Barbados. With the brand already in South Beach, Miami, St Barth's, St Tropez, Marbella, Marrakech, Mallorca, Dubai...need we say more? In 1998 entreprenuer Jack Penrod introduced the world to the ultimate beach club concent and he's never looked back. We look forward to having them...
Mar 3, 2017
Pre-2010 we used to speculate on whether we were coming or going into recession, and amazingly some people were also in denial. It might be safe to say that the recession started around 2007 and since then a partial “recovery” started approx. five years later. However, real estate continues to struggle.
The halcyon years before 2007 brought prosperity for everyone associated with real estate and property development, but the sceptics or realists if you prefer, always claimed the...
Jan 1, 2017
Andrew Mallalieu, Cheif Executive and Haden Hutton, Chief Operating Officer from Terra Caribbean proudly launched the 10th anniversary of their Red Book today at the stunning Capri condominium building on Accra Beach. The Red Book continues to be a winner with statistics and focus on how far the Real Estate Market has come over the past ten years. Some of the findings may not be totally digestible as a somewhat bleak but realistic picture is on the cards. In the current economic climate...