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Caribbean
A strong demand for properties
in prestigious locations keeps the
high-end of the market stable
The Caribbean islands, with their white sandy beaches
and an attractive year-round climate, draw more than
18 million international visitors annually. The stable
political environments and preferential tax structures
Palm Ridge, Caribbean
of Barbados, Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands and
This property is adjacent to the 11th fairway of Royal
Anguilla, in particular attract UK citizens buying here. Westmoreland golf course, and comes with a custom-built
pool and landscaped gardens, tennis court and pavilion.
Prime beachfront
Price: $7 million

The most popular Caribbean homes are in low-density
Carbonera, Cuba
areas on beachfront plots, with sea views. In Barbados, This exciting new
where 90 per cent of property buyers are British, these
development is located
plots can cost around US$10 million per acre.
on the north coast of
Cuba, just 45 mins drive
International branded resort operators are soon
to Havana. Five star
expected to unveil new developments in prime
hotel, apartments, villas,
beachfront locations, offering on-site leisure amenities
golf, beach club.
Price: From $2,000/sqm
such as championship golf courses and spa facilities.
In Barbados, homes in beachfront developments have
traditionally recorded higher price rises, at an estimated
20 per cent per annum. Many owners rent out their
properties, as good occupancy rates can be achieved
due to the appealing year-round climate. n
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Soufriere, St Lucia
Arc En Ciel is a
Brazil
fantastic property
situated on Beau
Estate, between
the World Heritage
site of the majestic
Interest in long-haul second Pitons. The house
incorporates many
homes stimulates investment aspects of traditional
Caribbean style with
its verandahs, jalousie
Positive economic growth coupled with rising
shutters and wooden
wages, falling unemployment rates and significantly
railings by verandahs.
lower inflation levels has generated robust overseas
Price: $10.5 million
investment into Brazil in recent years.
Florida, USA
Brazil itself boasts a large domestic consumer
Newly completed
market of 192 million people, which is due to rise to
development set in
250 million by 2050. The population is also young, a
lush park land between
the vibrant small
positive indicator for long-term economic growth, and
city of Sarasota and
the High Net Worth Individual (HNWI) population pristine white sandy
has doubled in the last five years, fuelling demand for
beaches. 2 and 3 bed
quality housing.
apartments.
Price: From $610,000
Brazil’s housing shortage has prompted an investment
boom in the residential sector, while economic growth
has spurred infrastructure development.
The expanding tourism industry, with more than 4.7
Contact:
million visitors per annum, is also attracting second
David Vaughan
home buyers, attracted to the country’s great climate; +44 (0) 20 7016 3740
good airlift; unspoilt beaches; strong culture; and, of
dvaughan@savills.com
course, natural beauty. n
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