TL;DR Renovating a villa in Sint Maarten typically costs $150 to $400 per square foot depending on scope, with full gut renovations of larger homes running into the high six figures. Budget 15 to 25 percent on top of estimates for contingencies, imported materials, and shipping. Success hinges on hiring a licensed, reputable contractor, getting...
TL;DR New condominium developments in Sint Maarten in 2026 cluster around Cupecoy, Maho, Simpson Bay, and the Lowlands, with entry-level studios from roughly $250,000 and beachfront penthouses well past $1.5 million. Post-2017 builds emphasize hurricane resilience, energy efficiency, and rental-ready management. Buyers benefit from early-release pricing, modern construction, and turnkey income potential, provided they vet...
TL;DR Buying off-plan in Sint Maarten means purchasing a condo or villa before it is finished, usually at a 5 to 15 percent discount to completed comparable units. You typically pay a 10 to 30 percent reservation deposit, then staged payments tied to construction milestones, with the balance due at handover. The model rewards patience...
TL;DR Yes, a crypto real estate purchase is possible in Sint Maarten, and a growing number of sellers will consider Bitcoin or stablecoins. In practice, most deals still close in US dollars: the crypto is converted to fiat through a licensed exchange or escrow before the notary records the transfer. Expect full KYC and anti-money-laundering...
TL;DR Yes, you can get a Sint Maarten mortgage, even as a foreign buyer, through local banks such as Windward Islands Bank, RBC Royal Bank, and Republic Bank. Plan for down payments of 20 to 30 percent for residents and 30 to 50 percent for non-residents, interest rates roughly in the 6 to 8 percent...
TL;DR A smart currency exchange real estate strategy can save Sint Maarten buyers thousands on a single purchase. The Dutch side prices most property in US dollars, which simplifies things for American buyers, while Canadian and European buyers face exchange-rate swings that can move a purchase price by 5 to 10 percent. The key moves:...
TL;DR A wire transfer property purchase in Sint Maarten runs through a civil-law notary, who holds your funds in an escrow account until title legally transfers. You wire the deposit and the balance to that notary account, not to a seller or agent. Budget for bank fees of $25 to $75 per wire plus currency...
Sacha helps another happy client purchase on our lovely island of Sint Maarten / St. martin / SXM. This episode premiered on August 9th 2020, but can be watched right here by clicking this video: See what’s new in sxm real estate — villas, condos, land and more.
In 2017 we were on a track for what was a record year in real estate on the island, however it was cut short just before high season by Hurricane Irma on Sept. 6th, 2017. That had been almost 10 years since the last boom market on our island of Sint Maarten. The island recovered...
It has been over 5 years since we acted on our dream of owning in the Caribbean. The dream itself started many years ago and the dream and desire kept getting stronger with every Canadian winter that passed. Linda and I were born and raised on the Saskatchewan and Manitoba prairies. We thought 10 feet...
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