If you are shopping the wider Caribbean for a second home or investment, three markets come up again and again: Sint Maarten, Turks and Caicos, and the Dominican Republic. Each has a different profile. Here is how they compare for a foreign buyer. Quick answer: Sint Maarten offers freehold foreign ownership, USD pricing, no capital...
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Caribbean Island Buying Guides
Articles on Caribbean Island Buying Guides from Island Dream Realty.
Sint Maarten vs Anguilla for Real Estate Investment
Anguilla and Sint Maarten are close neighbours, linked by a short ferry, but they are separate jurisdictions with different rules for foreign buyers. As an agency that lists property in both, here is our honest comparison for investors. Quick answer: Sint Maarten lets foreigners buy freehold with no special licence, closes fast, uses the US...
Sint Maarten vs St Barths: Where Should You Buy?
St Barths and Sint Maarten sit just a short flight or ferry apart, yet they serve very different buyers. One is an ultra-exclusive French enclave; the other is a larger, more accessible, USD-priced market. Here is how to decide which fits your budget and goals. Quick answer: Sint Maarten offers a far more accessible entry...
Buying St Eustatius Property: A Hidden Gem Analysis
TL;DR St Eustatius (Statia) is one of the Caribbean’s quietest, least commercialized islands, which is exactly why a small group of buyers love it. St Eustatius real estate offers genuine value: homes and lots typically range from about $90,000 for land to $250,000–$500,000 for a comfortable house, well below comparable prices on busier islands. Statia...
Buying Saba or Statia Property: A Sister-Island Guide
TL;DR Saba and St. Eustatius (Statia) are tiny Dutch Caribbean islands offering quiet, nature-rich living far from the resort crowds. Saba real estate is dominated by charming hillside cottages and homes around Mount Scenery, typically $200,000 to $700,000, with steady demand from the medical school community. Statia is even quieter and often more affordable. Both...
Anguilla’s Sandy Ground: The Caribbean’s Most Compelling Case for Multi-Unit Beachfront Investment
The Island That High-Net-Worth Buyers Have Always Known About Anguilla is not a secret — not to the people who matter in the world of Caribbean luxury real estate. For decades, this small British Overseas Territory has attracted a discerning, low-volume visitor base: well-traveled individuals who prefer an island with no casinos, no cruise ship...

