Bahamas Real Estate: General Information

Properties for sale in the Bahamas vary as much as this beach-rich nation, made up of over 700 islands occupying 500 miles of sea between Florida and Cuba. Living in the Bahamas is easy, with the US dollar widely accepted and direct flights available to its main airports from cities around the world. The islands boast widespread nightlife, water sports, gourmet cuisine, shopping and golfing, though more secluded and peaceful swatches of land are available throughout. Bahamas real estate can accommodate any pace of life.

Closing Costs

Stamp duty: Between 4-10%, depending on the price of the property, shared between the buyer and seller
Legal fees: Approximately 2.5% of the purchase price
Closing typically takes 60-90 days

Financing and Ownership

Most properties are freehold ownership
Property tax is calculated on a sliding scale
Financing available on-island; interest rates based on Libor rates plus 2.2 points

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