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Makere Two quaint cottages at the end of a country lane with ample parking. A stone path leads to the upper house, with one bedroom, one bathroom and the great room with kitchen and living area. Dining is on the roomy deck overlooking Cane Garden Bay. A small garden with grassy lawn and fruit trees is outside the kitchen accessed via the wrap around deck. Steps lead down to the other house and the pool deck. Quite private with two large bedrooms, one bathroom and a kitchen and the same magnificent view.

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North Shore Lookout North Shore Lookout is at the end of a country lane, quite private and secluded, and is on a very large lot, so privacy is guaranteed. The house has split levels: the living/dining area, kitchen and deck are on the ground level and a few steps lead up to the master bedroom; a few steps down lead to the guest room with bathroom and a separate laundry room with a washer/dryer. Most of the furnishings are recycled teak with the exception of the dining table that is made from harvested teak. So far, the main attraction has not been mentioned - the view is spectacular! Looking over the golden sands of Brewer's Bay and across to Anderson Point with Anegada in the distance; the view is to the North and the vast expanse of the Atlantic Ocean lies before you. The beauty of the sunset is stunning without the hot rays of the sun shining directly into the house.The sunrise and soft sound of surf provides a gentle wake-up call in the bedrooms. The house is tiled throughout with Saltillo. The kitchen cabinets are solid wood and the appliances are Viking Professional grade and stainless steel, including the barbecue.

US $975,000

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Editors David Blacklock, Owen Waters & Traci O'Dea

Advertising Production Colin Rathbun & Nick Cunha

Welcome to the September issue of Property Guide

Advertising Sales Owen Waters :: owen@alookingglass.com

I love the house where I currently reside, with its pool, sunken sunroom and bougainvilleasprinkled outdoor shower, and my housemates are great, but I think it’s time to live on my own. In my recent search for an apartment on Tortola, I’ve been fairly discouraged at the rent prices for the available spaces. A studio apartment that I looked at in Cane Garden Bay in November is now, less than a year later, listed at forty percent more. I know rental deals should abound because of a recent increase in vacancies, but landlords continue to raise their rents. In this issue of Property Guide, Caribbean Realty’s Maritha Keil and Caspar Luiken give their take on this trend.

Additional experts impart their knowledge in the areas of building and law. Structural engineer Chris Conway of Civil & Structural Engineering (CSE) Ltd. presents advice on how to build for durability. Orion Law’s Myron Walwyn explains the ins and outs of the NonBelonger Land Holding Licence.

Also in this issue, PG visits Kibanda, a house in Belmont that features the best of the Caribbean mixed with European and African furnishings. Tucked up in the trees between Long Bay and Smugglers Cove, Kibanda offers a perfect location as well as luxury.

The mirrors in Arawak Interiors inspire an exploration into the history of the mirror and some bizarre mirror trivia. Featured mirrors from the showroom employ frames from reclaimed teak or crosscut materials such as bamboo, seashells and cinnamon bark. Mirrors can also be used to reflect the sun and scenery that most of us in the BVI are fortunate enough to have right outside our windows.

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Wish me luck in my apartment hunt!

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8 Mirrored Reality

10 Hurricane Loading: A Practical Approach

contents Mirrored Reality 8 Mirrors inspire fantasy, but PG provides a few facts including what animals can see themselves in a mirror and what a €100K mirror is being used for in the Italian Alps.

Hurricane Loading: A Practical Approach 10 Structural engineer Chris Conway from Civil & Structural Engineering Ltd. in the Turks and Caicos Islands offers advice for those building homes in hurricane-prone areas such as the BVI. Kibanda 14 Kibanda in Belmont sits between two of Tortola’s best beaches, and it somehow manages to offer a view that includes sunsets over Tobago as well as the sound of the surf crashing on the beach below.

Shoreside Review: Royal BVI Yacht Club Gets a New Chef and a New Menu 19 The aLookingGlass crew strolls down the street to the Royal British Virgin Islands Yacht Club for a hearty lunch from Chef Crystal O’Neal’s improved menu.

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Land Holding Licence: The Facts 20 For alien residents looking to buy property in the BVI, Myron Walwyn of Orion Law explains the often confusing Non-Belonger Land Holders Licence.

Kibanda

State of the Market 22 Vacant properties abound in the BVI. Maritha Keil and Caspar Luiken of Caribbean Realty offer advice for owners who want to sell or rent their property quickly.

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by Traci O'Dea

"I am silver and exact. I have no preconceptions.

What ever you see I swallow immediately Just as it is, unmisted by love or dislike.

I am not cruel, only truthful – The eye of a little god, four-cornered."

– Sylvia Plath’s "Mirror"

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When people think of mirrors, they usually think of a looking-glass, but a mirror is any surface that reflects. In fact, the first artificial mirrors, according to Mark Pendergrast’s Mirror Mirror: A History of the Human Love Affair with Reflection, were not glass but polished pieces of obsidian, discovered by archaeologists in Çatal Hüyük, modern-day Turkey, dating from approximately 6200 BCE. The next mirrors were fabricated from highly polished disks of metal, such as copper, tin, bronze, silver or even gold.

Modern plate glass mirrors, popularized in 16thcentury Venice, consist of a piece of glass coated with a thin layer of liquid metal. Venetian glassmakers used a mixture of tin and mercury, but due to its toxic properties, mercury has been replaced by liquid silver or aluminium. The DIY instructions on how to make a

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modern looking-glass read like one of Harry Potter’s Potions textbooks: “...drop ammonia into [the silver nitrate]...at first it will turn dark; keep dropping until it becomes clear again...If it does not clear, stir the solution slowly with your left hand and continue dropping the ammonia, one drop at a time, until it does clear...” (www. make-stuff.com/formulas/mirrors.html).

Though humans have adored looking at themselves in mirrors for millennia, children don’t recognize themselves in mirrors until around 18-months old.

The only other creatures that pass the “mirror test,” according to Wikipedia, are the great apes, bottlenose dolphins, Orcas, Asian elephants and European magpies. Other animals believe they see an enemy or friend in the glass but not themselves.

One of the best uses of a mirror is to reflect the outdoors. With the stunning seascapes and landscapes of the BVI, this is a perfect way to employ mirrors here. For example, a friend has a gorgeous view of

"How nice it would be if we could only get through into Looking-glass House! I'm sure it's got, oh! such beautiful things in it!"--Alice from Lewis Carroll's Through the Looking Glass

Cane Garden Bay through the window above her bed.

So, if she’s lying on the bed and wants to see the view, she has to turn around and peek over the headboard.

A properly positioned mirror on the opposite wall would show the view no matter which way she faced.

Mirrors can also transport light to a dim room. Or a dim town. The November 12, 2006 edition of The Sunday Times reported on Viganella, a tiny, mountainshadowed valley town in the Italian Alps that uses a heliostatic mirror to reflect sun into their town square.

Before utilizing the mirror, the town experienced a complete absence of sunlight for 83 days of the year.

If a mirror can light up a town square, a strategically placed reflector can certainly brighten some of the darker corners in your home.

Arawak Interiors’ selection of mirrors does not disappoint. Some are framed in reclaimed teak, in both contemporary styles and classic Balineseinspired designs. Stepping in front of a full-length cheval mirror and seeing oneself framed by the ancient Balinese carvings, the idea of passing through into a world on the other side seems plausible.

Several other mirror frames appear to be painted

with contemporary abstract designs—circles, swirls and rings, but Arawak’s Roy Keegan mentions that the designs are, in fact, laminates made from crosssections of bamboo shoots, seashells, coconuts or cinnamon sticks set in resin. The cinnamon ones even give off the faint, comforting scent of French toast. He acquires the mirrors in Bali, along with most of his inventory. The craftspeople utilize the laminates not only for mirror frames but also for lamps, tissue boxes, coasters, placemats, trivets, salt cellars and planters in resin colours such as red, black, brown or pink, all available at Arawak Interiors.

Mirrors are used in cameras, magic tricks, sculpture, televisions, funhouses and security systems. But their most common use is as a looking-glass, inspiring poems, fairytales, myths, comic books and films. PG

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Hurricane Loading

A Practical Approach

Concrete spalling and exposed rebar due to beach sand used in concrete

We can learn a lot from others’ experiences during hurricanes. In particular professionals who are there at the scene and can give us the beneďŹ t of knowledge and hindsight, hopefully for prevention rather than comparison.

In September 2009, the Turks and Caicos Islands was hit by a hurricane after a long absence.

Actually, to be more precise, they had a tropical storm, a Category 1 hurricane and a Category 4 hurricane in one week.

There had long been a belief on the islands that the Turks and Caicos never get hit by hurricanes because they are protected from the south by the Dominican Republic, so they are therefore safe. This belief was held by a lot of the long-term ex-pats who had not seen a storm on the islands for their duration there or had only seen

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the passing winds from distant storms.

One enlightened gentleman even went so far as to tell me that islands with internal salt ponds did not get hit by hurricanes because of the water in the island. Hmmmm...

The tropical storm that hit the Turks and Caicos Islands actually stopped a lot of people from getting injured during the following hurricanes, as it woke people to the fact that hurricanes could hit the islands and, as a result, everyone was much better prepared for Hurricane Ike. A series of visits after the storms to Grand Turk and Salt Cay, which are the

Roof damage due to no strapping

two islands that got the worst of it, revealed plenty of roofs off buildings and debris everywhere. There were cases where the whole roof had blown off buildings, and a closer inspection revealed that this occurred to roofs without strapping and roofs where hurricane clips had been used. I had also noted on the Grand Turk visit that in some cases the strapping had also failed in tension. I did not, however, notice any damage to buildings where the rafters had been built into the roof ring beams. To understand the need for roof strapping, the forces involved need to be understood.

As any wind passes over a roof, a force is developed perpendicular to the line of the rafters on the roof.

This is much in the same way as lift is developed in an aircraft wing. To resist the uplift forces, the roof must be strapped down to a weight that exceeds the uplift of the wind. Obviously the higher the wind speed the higher the uplift forces, and the stronger the strapping needs to be to hold down the roof.

Engineers, therefore, try to provide a continuous load path between the roof and the foundations. It is no good strapping a rafter to a timber beam at eaves

level if that beam isn’t also strapped down.

Block wall and concrete construction provides a good, safe way to build a house as it is intrinsically heavy (and thus resists uplift) and also provides good lateral resistance. We had noted that after the storms, the only walls that had blown over during the hurricanes were the walls that had not been completed and had not been capped by a beam (to tie the wall together).

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you decide that you do want to build a house, it is normal to have an architect and engineer employed to translate your wishes into a practical property.

The engineer’s responsibility in this process is to give the details for the materials and the strength of the structural items. They will tell your contractor the amount of steel required in a slab and the size of the beams and columns.

As an engineer, I am always trying to impress on people the need not only for good design work but also that as an industry we are responsible to build for durability. This is fundamentally true when strapping down a roof. Galvanized hurricane straps may be strong enough on day one of their use but are extremely likely to corrode, especially when exposed, and the corrosion of the straps inevitably leads to a loss of strength and subsequent failure of the strap.

Strapping and their fixings should also be of the same composition. If two differing materials are placed together, then bi-metallic corrosion can occur.

It is important that nothing is introduced into the building at the design or construction stage that can be deleterious to the construction. An example of this is construction using beach sand in concrete.

Examples of this can be seen around the islands when

you see the cracking in the concrete and the exposed (and corroded) reinforcement visible. Iron oxide (rust) occupies about seven times the volume of the steel that it replaces, and the expansive forces associated with the corrosion cause localized tensile forces in the concrete resulting in cracking in the concrete and then further exposure of the steel and an accelerated degradation process.

Once the design is done, and the approvals have been obtained, you need to have a contractor that you can work with. It then normally falls on the engineer to ensure that the design requirements given via the drawings and specifications are met on site. This process should be undertaken with sufficient checks to ensure that the materials are strong enough to take the loads expected during the life of the building. Concrete is available in various strengths, and it is important that the concrete specified on a project is not only strong enough for the use but also provides the necessary protection for the embedded reinforcement. Concrete is very strong in compression but comparatively weak in tension. As a result in areas of a slab, beam or structure where direct tension, or tension due to bending, occurs then the engineer will design reinforcing steel (which is strong in tension) to control the forces that develop. The concrete (which is naturally alkaline) also helps to protect the steel from the aggressive atmosphere on the islands. The result is what is referred to as the cover of the reinforcement. The (usually) inert concrete is placed between the reinforcement and the atmosphere, and provides an inert barrier to prevent the corrosion occurring to the steel. PG

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Kibanda

by Traci O'Dea

Kibanda translates to “small hut” in Swahili—think cabaña in Spanish or cabanon in French, cabin in English.

But Kibanda, in Belmont, is not a small hut or cabin.

And though it’s set amid the trees, it would never be called a tree house. It’s more like a tree palace.

In 1962, the original owners of Kibanda were the first to build in Belmont, and they had the pick of any lot.They chose to build 55 metres above sea level on the .88 acre knoll on which Kibanda is now perched. For good reason. Not only for the 180-degree panoramic vistas encompassing eleven islands but also the fact that the property is situated near two of the best beaches on the island: the mile-long Long Bay beach is a five-minute walk away, and Smugglers Cove is less than a five-minute drive.

Though originally built in the sixties, Kibanda was completely renovated in 2000. The double front doors open to a small landing two steps above the great room. Great is an understatement. The room reminds me of the octagonal, hillside restaurant set among the canopy of trees at the exclusive Anse Chastanet resort in St Lucia. But Kibanda’s great room is even more exclusive. Bonfire-orange blossoms of the large flamboyant tree frame the view of Belmont Pond, Belmont Point, Jost van

The house comes fully furnished with exquisite pieces gathered by true collectors Dyke, Little Jost, Sandy Cay and the blue waters in between. An eclectic mix of furniture fills the great room: wicker sofas and dark wood pieces, including a table and chairs made from old French oak wine barrels. The house comes fully furnished with exquisite pieces gathered by true collectors.

Off the great room is the library/study, complete with built-in mahogany cabinets, shelves, an enclosed entertainment centre and a huge wraparound desk.

Beyond the library, the impressive kitchen boasts loads of storage space in gorgeous cabinets and

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On the other side of the great room, two bedrooms are linked by a gallery of the same wood as the deck. Both bedrooms are furnished with beautifully carved handmade Lamu canopy beds from Kenya that conjure the luxurious, curtained sedans of ancient nobility. The large master bedroom has two sets of double doors that open to the dazzling view. The master bedroom has three spacious closets and an en suite bathroom with a grand tiled shower. Basically just a smaller version of the master suite, the guest bedroom suite also has cathedral ceilings and Saltillo-tiled floors throughout. One set of double doors opens

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a stunning centre island made from Imbuya, a beautifully grained Brazilian hardwood. A professional-sized stainless steel range brightly stands out amongst the dark wood. Across the room, a French solid oak dining table extends to host up to ten high-backed chairs.

A deep pantry/utility room houses numerous cupboards, a sink and washing machine and opens to a kitchen garden and delivery access outside. Two sets of double doors open from the kitchen to a gallery at the front and an enormous deck and pool area to the side.

Atop the partially covered, expansive wooden deck, painted a subtle seagrass green, sits a suite of aluminium all-weather patio furniture, an extendable teak dining table and eight chairs, four comfy armchairs and two chaise longues. A huge umbrella and a palm tree provide additional shade beside a

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out to the gallery and the view. Rooms throughout the house have ceiling fans and fully-screened, louvre doors and windows.

A stairway from the gallery leads to two more bedrooms below. Between the two floors, a small lookout landing beside a coconut palm offers yet another perspective from which to enjoy the sight and sound of the sea. This is one of the few locations on the island that is high enough to offer a spectacular view but close enough to the water to deliver the hypnotic, soporific sound of the waves.

The two downstairs bedrooms have plenty of closet space and en suite bathrooms.

Also downstairs are a sound-proofed generator and a storage area. In addition, every room has hurricane bars, except for the open-air great room, but all the great room furnishings fit into the guest bedroom beside it. The current owner asserts that the entire house can be fully hurricane prepped in less than an hour.

With four bedrooms, four and a half baths, a sprawling deck, pool, great room, library, professional kitchen and luxe furnishings, Kibanda is far from the small hut its name suggests. PG List price: US$1,800,000.00

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Nanny Cay is Tortola’s flagship marina with berths for 180 yachts, full service boatyard, a hotel with 36 rooms, tennis court, swimming pool, restaurants, spa, shops, beach and the list is growing. Nestled in the heart of this thriving community marina will be 32 waterfront homes with docks. Finished to the highest of standards, these 2 and 3 bedroom homes are priced from $650k and are available fully furnished if required. As well as stunning views, great ocean breezes, guaranteed dock, and first class facilities, owners may take advantage of one of the BVI’s most competitive, optional rental programs. To arrange a tour of our completed homes call Chris Smith on 284 495 3000 or stop in at our Nanny Cay office.

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Virgin Gorda

Contemporary home with exceptional panoramic vistas encompassing The Dogs all the way to St. John located on private estate within a short drive to Spanish Town and some of the most spectacular beaches in the Caribbean.

Great room, with dining and living areas, three bedrooms 3 and a half bathroom, fully equipped kitchen, office, outdoor covered porch and swimming pool terrace. Gym, garage.

US$3,150,000

Tortola

A stunning contemporary 6 bedroom house straddled on a ridge separating two of the most beautiful beaches on Tortola, Brewers and Cane Garden, built to the highest specification. The immaculate fully furnished interior has been tastefully designed with impeccable attention to detail.

The main house includes two receptions rooms, fully fitted kitchen, master bedroom suite with lounge area and two guest bedrooms, both ensuite.

The separate guest unit offers open plan living dining and kitchen opening to a spacious verandah and two bedroom suites.

US$4,000,000

Tortola

A Caribbean style villa resting on 0.79 acres, on a private residential estate, just minutes away from the beaches of the North Shore, marinas, ferry and shopping facilities.

The main house comprises living room, eat-in kitchen and master bedroom suite and is separated from the guest cottage by a spacious swimming pool terrace. Each room enjoys unobstructed views of the channel and neighbouring islands

US$1,250,000

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Shoreside Review

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Royal BVI Yacht Club Gets a New Chef and a New Menu

The aLookingGlass staff walked over to the Royal British Virgin Islands Yacht Club on a sunny Wednesday afternoon to sample some old favourites and some new additions from Chef Crystal O’Neal’s updated menu.

Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and garden veggies make for a filling lunch

When we arrive, the club is abuzz with activity—young sailors and instructors from the youth sailing camp pad barefoot on the deck while inside the restaurant a meeting of the Marine Society hosts the movers and shakers in the yachting community. Flapping burgees overhead add to the festive feel of the restaurant.

The new menu has a few healthier options. Salads— Caribbean bean salad, Caesar or Club Med—can be topped with chicken, shrimp, steak or tuna. Also, there are more vegetarian choices including a Portobello, roasted red pepper and eggplant sandwich and veggie burgers. For those not so keen on healthy dining, popular lunchtime dishes like honey stung chicken and burgers and fries still grace the menu.

We order the “Homemade Crab Cake Minis” ($9 for members, $10 for non-members) as an appetizer for the table, and when they come out, we’re surprised that they are not mini at all. Instead, two adequately sized crab cakes arrive with a side of tartar sauce and a fresh, crisp side salad—romaine lettuce, red peppers, carrots and Vidalia onions— dressed in a sweet mango dressing. The dish would qualify as a meal instead of the appetizer we thought we’d ordered. aLookingGlass designer Nick Cunha and director Colin Rathbun both choose the homemade meatloaf ($11/$12) from the specials menu. Three thick slices of meatloaf topped in onion gravy are served with a side of creamy mashed potatoes and a heap of roasted garden vegetables: zucchini, squash, carrots and cauliflower. Nick proclaims, “It’s better than my mom’s," after he washes down a bite with an icy cold Arnold Palmer—half lemonade and half iced tea.

I decide to try the Portobello, roasted red pepper and eggplant sandwich ($10/$11). The bursting sandwich sits atop a bed of yacht club fries—perfectly seasoned, golden chips that are crunchy on the outside and chewy on the inside. I usually don’t love eggplant, but the grilled eggplant on this sandwich has been marinated in a balsamic dressing, making it tender and flavourful, and the dressing has soaked into the baguette. Yum. Owen Waters, aLookingGlass editorial manager and promotional salesperson, and Maya Barbir, the accountant for Tortola Express, dig in to the generous helping of chicken curry ($12/$14). They pronounce it sweet, not spicy. “It’s a West Indian style curry,” Maya says. Between sips of pink lemonade, Owen adds that it has a coconutty flavour. Beside the curry is a bit of chutney sauce along with sides of roasted vegetables and rice. “They have the best rice here,” Owen says.

A homemade, hand-patted hamburger ($10/$11) inside a Kaiser roll is served to aLookingGlass secretarial accountant Françoise Frank. The ground beef is mixed with onions, parmesan cheese, rosemary, dill and other herbs and seasonings. The burger is available topped with lettuce, tomato and onion and comes with a pile of fries or a side salad. Bacon or cheese can be added for $1 each.

“I’m satisfied and full,” Colin says, looking down at his clean plate and patting his stomach. “It was a hearty meal at a reasonable price. And really close to work.”

The Royal British Virgin Islands Yacht Club is located in Road Town in Road Reef Marina, just before Prospect Reef. They are closed on Mondays but offer lunch and dinner specials throughout the rest of the week, including Taco Tuesdays, Sushi Night on Thursdays and a Sunday Roast. (284) 494-8140. PG

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Land Holding Licence The Facts

by Myron Walwyn, Orion Law

With a high concentration of expatriate residents, as well as potential overseas buyers seeking to acquire luxury homes and investors in search of next big opportunity in the property market, the British Virgin Islands, represents the ideal environment for property buyers to capture a bit of paradise by owning a piece of land. However, nonnationals seeking to acquire property in the BVI confront special requirements in order to do so.

It is a prerequisite that Non-Belongers and Non-Belonger Companies receive a NonBelonger Land Holding Licence (NBLHL), in order to own land in the British Virgin Islands.

What are the requirements for obtaining a Non-Belonger Land Holding Licence? What are the processes and steps involved? This article seeks to outline the requirements, procedures and steps involved in obtaining a Non-Belonger Land Holding Licence.

Who is a Non-Belonger?

The Non-Belongers Land Holding Regulation Act (the Act) defines a Non-Belonger by reference to persons excluded from the category of persons defined as a Belonger under section 2(2) of the Virgin Islands Constitution and section 3 of the Immigration and Passport Ordinance (Cap. 130). Belongers include, inter alia, anyone born within or outside the BVI of a mother or father born within the BVI or a naturalized person.

Similarly, a Non-Belonger Company is defined as any company incorporated outside the BVI or any

In nature. In life. In business.

Applying for a Non-Belonger Land Holding Licence A buyer, having identified a parcel of land that he or she is desirous of purchasing, and having determined the need to obtain a Licence, must now consider

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company incorporated in the BVI in which any one of the directors is a Non-Belonger or where anyone of its shareholders, being a Non-Belonger, holds more than one-third of its shares. Section 6 of the Act sets out the criteria used to determine companies under the control of Non-Belongers and thus requiring a Licence to hold land.

Any individual other than a person falling within the ambit of section 2(2) of the Constitution or section 3 of the Immigration and Passport Ordinance is categorized as a Non-Belonger and would therefore be required to obtain a Licence in order to hold land in the BVI. Conversely, a Non-Belonger Company would be any company which meets any of one of the conditions prescribed by section 6 of the Non-Belongers Land Holding Regulation Act.

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the process involved in obtaining a Licence, the prerequisites and the procedures involved.

Firstly, individuals who intend to apply for a Licence, having identified the property, must enter into an agreement for sale with the land owner. It should be noted however, that the property must be advertised for four (4) consecutive weeks in a local newspaper. This is required in order to give Belongers ample notice of the sale of the property and a first opportunity to negotiate a purchase.

Proof of advertisement is required as part of the application process and the onus is on the seller of the property to provide such. Additionally, applicants must submit a completed application form together with the following supporting documents: • Two personal references, for each individual or each shareholder and director. In the case of individual applicants, one reference must suppor t the applicant’s ability to purchase and develop the proper ty • Two character references for each individual or each shareholder and director

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• In the case of individuals, a financial report/ statement from a financial institution evidencing a banking relationship for no less than one consecutive year is required • A recent police certificate for each individual applicant or each shareholder and director • One passport-sized photograph (coloured) of each applicant or shareholder and director • A copy of the applicant’s Trade Licence (if selfemployed) or a copy of the company’s Memorandum and Articles of Association, Certificate of Incorporation, current Certificate of Good Standing and Annual Summary of Members or a Certificate of Incumbency from a Registered Agent • A recent valuation report of the property • A non-refundable application fee of two hundred dollars ($200) per person for individuals and five hundred dollars ($500) in the case of a company • A copy of the Agreement for Sale • A copy of the record(s) reflecting existing ownership of the land • A letter-sized copy of the Cadastral Survey Plan

The application is submitted to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Labour. Provided the application is in order, it will be processed by the Ministry and submitted to Cabinet for

Licences may be granted with conditions for development within a specified period of time.

A breach of these conditions may result in a restriction being registered against the property by the Government or a penalty on the sale of undeveloped property. However, an extension of time Post-Approval Requirements may be granted to fulfill development commitments, Provided an approval has been given for the upon application to the Ministry and the fulfillment of grant of a Non-Belonger Land Holding Licence by the necessary requirements.

Cabinet, the Ministry will request that the applicant The pride, pleasure and excitement associated submit four copies of an engrossed Licence for with acquiring a piece of paradise in the BVI by a signing by the Governor.

Non-Belonger, whether as a first or second home In order to collect the signed Licence, a fee or an investment, can separate and apart from the application fee will be It is prudent that potential applicants be frustrated unless prospective purchasers required. The applicable seek the advice and guidance of a acquaint themselves with fee is six hundred dollars competent legal professional the requirements and ($600) for each individual, processes involved. The one thousand dollars process can be complex and takes time, which ($1,000) for a company plus six hundred dollars may result in delays or a rejected application ($600) for each shareholder and director. if not accurately done in the first instance. It is The applicant will be required to register the Licence at the Land Registry Department and provide prudent that potential applicants seek the advice and guidance of a competent legal professional the Ministry with a registered copy of the document regarding obtaining a Non-Belonger Land Holding and the registered Instrument of Transfers within Licence as well as other aspects of purchasing or three (3) months of the date of the Licence, for selling property in the British Virgin Islands. PG record keeping purposes. determination. The applicant will be informed by the Ministry whether or not approval has been granted. This will take anywhere from twelve (12) to fifteen (15) weeks.

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State OF THE Market

by Traci O'Dea with Maritha Keil and Caspar Luiken

Currently in the BVI, there are more vacant houses and rental properties than there are buyers and occupants. This should make for a competitive market in which the buyer or renter gets a good deal. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case. Both sellers and landlords in the BVI have been hesitant to lower their asking prices, causing their properties to remain unsold or unoccupied and often costing the owners much more in the long run.

“If you look in the newspaper, there are tons of houses on the market for rent,” Maritha Keil, managing director of Caribbean Realty, says. “Landlords are only now realizing that this market is forcing them to become more competitive.” Many of the houses are sitting vacant for months and months, causing them to lose a great deal of money in the long term.

For example, if a house is advertised for $2500/ month in January and sits vacant for five months, then the landlord receives no income whatsoever for five months. Let’s say the landlord eventually rents it in May for the desired price, after the proper calculations, he will only make $17,500 that year. If the landlord had lowered the rent to $2,000 and rented the house immediately in January, then the amount of rent received for that year would have been $24,000. As the economy improves and jobs are more secure, then landlords can raise the rent along with the island or world trend.

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to lower their expectations into a more realistic people have been pricing according to what they price range in today's economic climate.” Maritha see advertised rather than what is actually being also observes that sellers are often guilty of pricing rented or sold and have possibly been ill-advised that they can expect too much,” Maritha comments. without using recent comparables. “My advice to Reasonably priced rentals are more have a professional and confidential appraisal by likely to stay occupied, someone who will use current comparables whereas a highly priced rental will proactive sellers is that in order to determine a eventually lose tenants who find a better deal. This good listing price, they should have a professional causes the rental to be vacant again, losing the and confidential appraisal by someone who will owner additional rental income over the long run. use current comparables, rental income and As far as property sales are concerned, “things construction costs to help determine the most are not generally selling in the $1.5 to $3 million accurate and present market value of their home. dollar range,” Maritha says. Part of the reason for Banks are much more conservative now, and the the lack of sales in this price range is that many stamp duty paid at completion is based on the optimistic homeowners set their prices too high appraised value or purchase price, whichever is when the economy was on the rise. “It’s been higher. This information will be required by the going on for over two years now. There was such purchaser anyway. The appraisal is calculated by an increase in the market that things got out of using actual sales in the last few years combined hand because either agents or sellers had been with the cost to build and potential rental income. watching the trend. It’s very hard now for sellers

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This would then be a more objective opinion from which to work in setting a competitive listing price.”

Not all houses are overpriced. This may mean leaving the price as it is and being patient for more buyers to materialize. It is not merely a matter of dropping the price, but setting the price correctly in the first place to keep things competitive.

Establishing a realistic competitive price may still not be enough to guarantee either occupancy or a contract for sale. In this economy, owners also need to ensure their properties are well maintained and occupant ready. “Landlords who keep their property in good condition have the best chances of renting at the moment,” property manager Caspar Luiken says.

“A proactive landlord will tend to keep his property

occupied,” Maritha adds. She also recommends that sellers consult professional interior designers or get their real estate agent's advice on what would help to rent or sell their houses. “Some houses need to be redecorated or upgraded in order to market them, so a makeover is sometimes advisable. There are interior decorators on island that are hurting for work, so this would be a good way to get affordable help and improve the sellability of the home.” Caribbean Realty is also often called upon to give such advice.

This isn’t to say that fair deals on updated properties don’t exist in the BVI. They do. But often they go fast. Hopefully, more and more will emerge as owners acknowledge that they will benefit by re-evaluating their prices instead of continuing to pay

mortgages on unoccupied rental properties. Those waiting for their houses to sell may just have to be patient until the international economy recovers while being prepared to lower their prices if the world economy continues to decline. It has been said that Tortola is usually slow to feel the effect of the world economy and also slow to respond. This is to our advantage if there is a quick turnaround, but we will need to stay abreast of current trends both abroad and at home. PG

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PROPERTIES FOR SALE AGAPE COTTAGES Six buildings form a small hotel over looking Cane Garden Bay and all are within easy walking distance to the beach. 3 lots available separately or all together.

1.04 acres. US$2,290,000 ARUNDEL Ease of construction and panoramic views, from U.S.V.I, Jost Van Dyke & Cane Grden Bay. Lush tropical vegetation, high tree canopy allows the home to be positioned with the best view while maintaining privacy. 3.669 acres acres. US $900,000 BANANAQUIT GARDENS 3-bed, 2.5-bath, 2-storey building. Wooden and tiled floors. Stunning view over Hodge's Creek to many islands in Drake’s Channel. Covered garage.

Large Lot. 0.89 acres. US$895,000 CHAMBRA HOUSE 2-storey, 3-bed, 3-bath main house with den, studio, entertainment room. 2-storey guesthouse. View over Brewer’s Bay, Atlantic ocean. 0.7 acres. US $1,500,000 COOTEN BAY ESTATE Beach front land! Seclusion, ocean view, beach, tradewind breezes. Utilities underground. Paved roads, covenants will make a very desirable area. Easy access to Road Town and shopping. see plan for acres. US $100,000 ++ COOTEN HOUSE Almost finished, with view of Atlantic Ocean. Easy access, ample parking, leads to entrance which opens to living area and to deck. 2-bed, 2-bath, large living area and kitchen. 0.94 acres.

US$875,000 GREENBANK LOTS Exclusive area above Brewer’s Bay. Paved access and utilities. Covenants and home owner’s association. Beautiful northern view of the Atlantic Ocean.

1.2 - 2.0 acres. US$250,000 ++ ea.

HAVERS HILL VISTA Spectacular view from this large lot on Haver’s Hill, Tortola. Easy access on paved road. Less than 5 minutes drive to Nanny Cay - 15 mins. to Road Town and West End. 1.131 acres. US $250,000

INDIGO PLANTATION Two lots on Great Camanoe with sunset and sunrise views and views of the private marina and tennis court which are part of the Indigo Estate. Good roads.

A small boat is essential and a slip in the marina comes with each lot. 2.10 + 2.10 acres. US$495,000 each lot

NORTH SHORE LOOKOUT Private, secluded. Lliving/dining, kitchen, deck on ground level; master bedroom up a level; guest room with bath and separate laundry with a washer/dryer down a level. Spectacular view over Brewer's Bay. Saltillo tiled throughout.

1.25 acres. US$975,000

LAMBERT CONDO Fully furnished Studio apartment in Lambert Beach Resort located close to the Pool.

Enjoy the pool and amenities of Resort. Beach only a few steps away, as is the restaurant. There is also a nearby laundry. strata acres. US $260,000

PEBBLE BEACH COTTAGE 2-bed, 2-bath waterfront at West End with private dock. View of Soper's Hole harbour, Frenchman's Cay and St. John. Convenient for shops, restaurants, and ferry terminal. 0.6 acres. US$1,950,000

LIME LEAF Magical Jewel Box only footsteps to Josiah's Beach. 1bedroom, 1-bathroom exquisitely furnished house on a small, fenced lot only 1 min’s walk to the beach. 0.12 acres. US$299,000

POOLSIDE APT. 211-213 Ocean view apartments offering the best views at Long Bay Beach Resort. Villa includes two tastefully decorated airconditioned studio’s with kitchenettes, dining balcony, king size beds. strata 2/2 acres. US$450,000

LITTLE BAY VILLAS ONLY ONE PARCEL LEFT! Peace and quiet and definitely one of the most beautiful beaches in the BVI. Secluded and exclusive, Little Bay will one day become the “Mustique” of the British Virgin Islands. 0.870 acres. US $265,000

SAGE PARK HOUSE 3-bed, 3.5bath with stunning view of Drake’s Channel and St John. All bathrooms en suite. Large dressing rooms.

Games room w/pool table. Lots of storage. Formal dining room overlooking living room. Landscaped gardens. 0.77 acres. US$950,000

LIZARD’S LEAP Desirable location; convenient for Road Town. View over Road Harbour and Drake's Channel, with Cooper and Ginger Islands.

Ample parking, spacious garden, and roomy patio. The open-plan design is attractive, welcoming and cozy. Fully equipped kitchen. Bedrooms on upper level and the master bedroom has an en suite bathroom and a private deck.

0.430 acres. US$775,000

SEAVIEW Wonderful view of the islands in Drake’s Channel and St. Croix USVI. 15 minutes to Road Town and 5 minutes to West End restaurants, shops and ferry terminal.

0.737 acres. US$110,000

MACNAMARA VILLA 4-bed, 3.5 bath house, views overlooking Road Harbor - 3-mins drive to Road Town.

Landscaped with pool and sold fully furnished. 0.546 acres. US$975,000 MAKERE HOUSE Caribbean hideaway with spectacular view.

Saltillo tiles, wood cabinets, cathedral ceilings. Swimming pool, tiled patio, 2 bedroom guest house. From the patio and pool area, it's like stepping into the view of Cane Garden Bay. 0.79 acres. US$1,350,000

SHANNON VIEW Overlooking Brewer’s Bay and the Atlantic Ocean.

0.44 acres. US$85,000 STARGAZER 3-bed, 3-bath in 4 buildings, major renovation recently, teak furniture from Bali, modern appliances. Caribbean Colonial style, stone paths, private decks from each bedroom and living space. Amazing views of the ocean and the night sky.

4.24 acres. US$1,250,000 STONEY BAY POINT A rare find and a perfect piece of property for an exclusive, private and secluded home. View of Atlantic Ocean, Guana Island and Anegada. 8 (approx.) acres. US$2,400,000

SUGAR CANE Open-concept living, dining, kitchen, great room. Master bed, en-suite bath, outside shower, indoor Jacuzzi. Stainless appliances in kitchen. French doors to courtyards, BBQ patio. Downstairs - 1 bed, en-suite bath; private sitting room; office; pump room. 0.88 acres.

US$1,550,000 SUNSET GARDENS Up the hill from Cane Garden Bay, wonderful view to the North includes Jost Van Dyke and Sandy Cay. Road development has begun. see plots for acres. US $115,000 + up/lot TAMARIND Sunset views right on the beach. Apple Bay, world renowned for surfing and just a few steps from this property. 2-bed and 1bath. Walking distance to restaurants, entertainment and 10 min drive to West End ferry. 0.07 acres. US $950,000 THE PLANTATION Tortola’s North Shore, ten mins drive from airport, verdant hillsides roll down to wide, blonde sands of Little Bay. Sparsely populated by opulent few. Warm waters, sheltered by long, rocky headlands on both sides of the secluded bay. see plot plan acres. US $412,000 +++ TWO EGRETS 3-bed, 2-bath overlooking Road Harbour and Drake Channel. View extends from Virgin Gorda to Norman Island. West-Indian style house faces trade winds and is a short drive to Road Town and beaches. 0.978 acres. US$1,650,000 VILLA IONA 4-Bed, 4 en-suite baths. Private & exclusive with 1st Class Cabinetry. Pool and Patio with wonderful view of Lambert Beach below, Atlantic Ocean. Quiet and convenient for airport. 0.965 acres.

US$5,500,000 WEST END HILL Overlooking Tortola, St. John, St. Thomas this property is ripe for development. New development, several lots already sold. There are some water front lots and all lots have a magnificent view.

1++ acres each acres. US$200,000+ +/acre

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TOrTOLa H9 wIndy HILL BEaUTy!: Lovely, well finished, recently built 3 bedroom 3.5 bathroom home sitting on 1.152 acres. Very private. Beautiful views of Cane Garden Bay and Jost Van Dyke. www.coldwellbankerbvi.com $850,000.00 (284) 495-3000 I10 BrIgHT and aIry 3 BEdrOOm famILy HOmE: Lovely bright and airy, three bedroom, two bathroom family home with studio apartment on a hill above Nanny Cay, Tortola's premier Marina. Ideally located to provide easy access to Road Town, Tortola's best beaches and for boaters all the facilities of the marina…fantastic ocean and island views. Contact chris@coldwellbankerbvi.com. US$775,000 (284)495-3000

H8 BEaUTIfULLy BUILT HILL TOP HOUSE: Beautifully finished 3 bedroom home with pool sitting majestically above Cane Garden and Brewers Bay beaches. These stunning, unbeatable views are why you came to the BVI! The interiors, millwork, kitchen etc on this lovely

property are as impressive as the view. Contact chris@coldwellbankerbvi.com. US$2,300,000 (284)495-3000

K8 vIEwS frOm nOrman TO JOST: Gorgeous 3 bedroom hillside home with pool provides views all the way from Norman Island to Jost Van Dyke. Recently completed. Beautifully finished, furnished ad equipped. Has rental permission and is already renting well. US$1,850,000 chris@ coldwellbankerbvi.com. (284)495-3000

I10 an arcHITEcTUraL fInd: Tropical design with European sophistication and superb standard of finish all combine to create this intriguing three bedroom retreat located on 1.46 acres in a private hillside setting on Tortola’s south coast.

Recently completed and immaculately maintained, this luxury residence is built as two pavilions separated by the infinity edge pool and connected by a covered loggia and enjoys some of the more spectacular

ocean views on Tortola US$3,150,000 (284)494-2446 www.smithsgore.com

rawLEIgH HILL HOUSE : 2- bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms in main house. 2-bedrooms, one- bath in Guest house.

Historical site with ruins and magnificent views.

Beautiful gardens, footpaths and stonewalls. 0.507 acres. US $2,850,000 (284) 494-3999 www.CaribbeanRealtyBVI.com

H9 agaPE cOTTagES: Nestled within walking distance of Cane Garden Bay beach but elevated to provide fantastic ocean and island views, Agape Cottages is an investor’s dream for someone looking to walk into a thriving small vacation rental business. Consists of 3 x one bedroom units and 2 x two bedroom short term rental Units plus owner occupied accommodations and more on just over an acre. Potentially 12 rentable bedrooms. chris@coldwellbankerbvi.com $2,290,000.00 284 495-3000 PInEaPPLE PLacE: Antique furniture, objets d'art from around the world in 4-bed, 4-bath home with pool. Kitchen with granite counters,

Tortola Virgin Gorda Jost van Dyke Northern Islands Southern Islands Anegada beautiful garden and wonderful view over Smuggler’s Cove. Custom made carvings, orchid arbour and gazebo. 0.879 acres. US$2,500,000 (284) 494-3999 www.CaribbeanRealtyBVI.com

J9 TwO BEdrOOm aParTmEnT In rOad TOwn Adjacent to Village Cay with spacious living and dining areas and galley kitchen.

Fully air-conditioned $525,000 Tel 494-2446 www.smithsgore.com

K8 LUXUry 3 BEd vILLa aT LamBErT: Spectacular three bedroom Villa with dramatic, high vaulted ceilings, spacious walk in closets in all bedrooms, additional apartment underneath main house,lovely views and breeze, walking distance of great beach. Visit www. coldwellbankerbvi.com $2m (284)495-3000

g10 EXcLUSIvE fOUr BEdrOOm rESIdEncE In LUSH wEST End: The wonderful ambiance of this residence comes from its first class design and breathtaking views of Jost Van Dyke. Built as two pavilions separated by a spacious swimming pool deck, the property also includes a self contained one bedroom apartment.

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K8 vacaTIOn rEnTaL HEavEn! Two 3 bedroom townhomes, each with pools, recently completed and beautifully finished, now available. Walk to Little Bay beach! Fanastic vacation rentals. Contact chris@coldwellbankerbvi.com.

US$2,300,000 (284)495-3000

g10 EncHanTIng carIBBEan STyLE vILLa: Located on the hillside above Long Bay, this three bedroom villa in two pavilions offers a 40ft pool and patio for outdoor dining.

Close to all the North Shore beaches, the home has access to and use of Long Bay Beach Resort’s amenities. $1,300,000 (284)494-2446 www.smithsgore.com

vILLa aSOLarE aT manSIOn HaLL: This stunning home is located around a point which gives panoramic views of the outer islands from Scrub Island to Norman Island. There are stone steps that lead to each of the three buildings, the two beaches and thru lush flowers, fruit trees and the historic ruins of Fort Hodge dating from the 1740’s. There is also an infinity pool with an out door kitchen, perfect for entertaining! For more details about this property please go to www.trudebvi.com or call Michelle at 284-494-2500.

g10 TwO BEdrOOm cOndO – LOng Bay rESOrT: Lovely two bedroom condo with fantastic views. Great resort amenities.

Good income producing history. Really well maintained. Best value in the BVI! $350,000.00 chris@coldwellbankerbvi.com (284) 495 3000

g10 PInEaPPLE PLacE: Situated US$3,500,000 Tel. 494-2446 www.smithsgore.com

HILL TOP HOUSE: Exquisite sunset view with finest quality in finish-work. 2-bed, 2.5 bath and highest standard modern conveniences. 0.26 acres. US $2,300,000 (284) 494-3999 www.CaribbeanRealtyBVI.com

H9 LOvELy LOT aT BaLLaST Bay: Beautiful Ballast Bay Lot now available. Glorious views of Cane Garden Bay and Jost Van Dyke. $120,000 chris@coldwellbankerbvi.com (284) 495 3000

H9 IncrEdIBLE rETrEaT: Incredible retreat set on 2 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds at Shannon offering Caribbean architecture and spectacular views of Jost Van Dyke. Comprising approx. 6,000 sf of living space this property includes three bedroom suites, gourmet kitchen, living room, office, spacious verandahs, swimming pool deck and a one bedroom guest cottage.

US$4,200,000 (284)494-2446 www.smithsgore.com

K8 STUnnIng cOnTEmPOrary HOmE: This newly completed four bedroom, five bath home masterfully combines indoor and outdoor living, with spacious living and dining areas, gourmet kitchen with breakfast are, fitness, room, swimming pool terrace with bar pavilion and panoramic views of Little Bay. US$1,995,000 (284)494-2446 www.smithsgore.com

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and both offering spectacular views. Concrete access, road, underground utilities, full resort services available. chris@coldwellbankerbvi.com $295,000 each 284 495-3000

g11 affOrdIng dOUBLE vIEwS: To the south and the north to include the Francis Drake Channel, Soper’s Hole and Jost Van Dyke this delightful property includes a graceful main house with two bedrooms with ensuite bathroom and second level living room and terraces to take advantage of the exceptional views. One bedroom guest cottage. Swimming pool terrace and lovely tropical gardens. The property also include ruins of a military installation. $2,850,000 Tel 494-2446 www.smithsgore.com

g10 TwO and THrEE BEdrOOm HILLSIdE vILLaS – LOng Bay rESOrT: Cleverly designed with Villas with fantastic views, great beach and full use of all resort facilities.

Lock off units designed to maximize income potential at Tortola’s leading beach resort. From $415,000 chris@coldwellbankerbvi.com (284) 495 3000

in Belmont above Smugglers Cove. Pleasing proportions, stunning views, it has 3 bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, a guest house and swimming pool. Privacy, antique teak doors and furniture, mahogany windows, and an orchid shade house are also appreciated. www.pineappleplacebvi.com US$3,500,000

H10 TIngaLayO: A stunning newly constructed property on approx 4 acres. 4 bedroom main house with 2 bedroom guest cottage. Unparalleled views of a bright blue sea dotted with islets. A choice of living, dining and entertainment areas, indoors and out. Sweeping decks with sunbeds and oversized cushions for tanning and contemplation. Two heated swimming pools and a hot tub for star-gazing. And all within a short drive of Tortola's legendary West End beaches. $4.5m chris@coldwellbankerbvi.com (284) 495 3000 I9 STUnnIng cOnTEmPOrary 6 BEdrOOm HOUSE: Built to the highest

agaPE cOTTagES: Six buildings form a small hotel over looking Cane Garden Bay and all are within easy walking distance to the beach. 3 lots available separately or all together. 1.04 acres. US $2,290,000 (284) 494-3999 www.CaribbeanRealtyBVI.com

specification located within short driving distance of Cane Garden, Brewers and town. The main house includes two receptions rooms, fully fitted kitchen, master bedroom suite with lounge area and two guest bedroom suites. Swimming pool terrace with covered outdoor dining area. Separate two bedroom guest unit. $4,000,000. (284) 494-2446 www.smithsgore.com

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g11 frEncHman'S cay: Stunning new

Stunning Lot, hillside just off the water, spectacular views, one for your “Must View Today” list! $200,000 chris@coldwellbankerbvi.com (284) 495 3000

build 3 bedroom Villa with pool with views of Soper's Hole, Little Thatch, St. Thomas, etc. Recently completed. The perfect vacation retreat in one of the BVI most exclusive Estates. Designed and built

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with absolutely no expense spared. Contact chris@ coldwellbankerbvi.com $3,000,000 (284)495-3000

Q8 1 acrE LOT aT BELmOnT: Beautiful views from a lovely one acre parcel in Tortola’s favourite vacation villa estate. Glorious ocean and island views. chris@coldwellbankerbvi.com $325,000 284 495-3000 I8 LOvELy famILy HOmE wITH nanny fLaT, 1 acrE LOT, mOUnT HEaLTHy: A delightful 2 bedroom family home with office (potential 3rd bedroom) and Nanny Flat beneath with fabulous views of Brewers, Bay, Jost Van Dyke and beyond. Incredible vistas.

Light and airy, designed to take full advantage of the breeze. Bathrooms and kitchen just refurbished with great taste and style. Great, quiet and very private neighbourhood, easy for town, schools, etc. $995k chris@coldwellbankerbvi.com 495-3000

I10 waTErfrOnT HOmESwITH dOcKS, nanny cay: 2/3 bedroom waterfront townhouses with docks now available at Nanny Cay, Tortola’s premier marina. Full resort facilities and competitive rental program available to offset costs of ownership.

(284)495-3000. Contact chris@coldwellbankerbvi.com. US$650,000

J8 SEa cOwS Bay Land: Located near Oleander Estate in the hills above Sea Cow’s Bay, these 2 properties have spectacular views and breezes. These lots are prime for development, one lot is 0.783 of an acre and the other lot is 6.9 acres, both totaling 7.683 acres. Freehold and No Covenants. US$650,000 (284) 494-2500 www.trudebvi.com

H11 SUndOwn: A unique three bedroom home with pool designed for indoor/outdoor living with large open living area and terrace. Fabulous channel and sunset views. Located at the exclusive, gated Towers Estate, at just under an acre privacy guaranteed. $1.6m chris@coldwellbankerbvi.com (284) 495 3000 EQUInOX: 3-bed, 3-bath overlooks dramatic Caribbean seascape. White stucco buildings, Mediterranean-style, around open courtyard with pool. Less than 1- min drive to Long Bay Beach. The restaurants, shops & boating facilities of West End are 10 mins by car. 1.1 acres. US$2,200,000 (284) 494-3999 www.CaribbeanRealtyBVI.com

J10 TwO BEdrOOm HOUSE aT SLanEy: Opportunity to acquire a 2 bed, 3 bath house located at Slaney Hill within short driving distance to Road Town. The property extends to 0.20 acres and also includes a two storey workshop which could be incorporated into the main house. $675,000 (284)494-2446 www.smithsgore.com

g10 a rarE fInd aT BELmOnT ESTaTES: Newly built, contemporary home in prestigious Belmont Estates, a few minutes’ drive to Long Bay and Smuggler’s Cove beaches.

Spacious master bedroom suite with two private guest rooms both with ensuite bathroom. Kitchen and living areas open onto swimming pool deck.

H9 dramaTIc PrOPErTy aT SHannOn: Built amongst large boulders and

US$1,250,000 (284)494-2446 www.smithsgore.com

H8 1 acrE LOT, gLOrIOUS canE gardEn Bay vIEwS: A rare Lot on Luck hill with fantastic views of Cane Garden Bay. Beautiful sunsets. Very buildable. One not to be missed! $250k chris@coldwellbankerbvi.com 495-3000

g10 BELmOnT ESTaTES: A few lots left on a delightfully wooded estate of about 250 acres encompassing two of the finest beaches on Tortola, Long Bay Beach and Smuggler’s Cove. Some lots are located within walking distance to the beach.

From $145,000 (284)494-2446 www.smithsgore.com

lush tropical gardens this unique residence is situated on 5.25 acres and affords the most spectacular northerly views and sunsets. Encompassing approx 5,700 sf this exceptional retreat consists of a great house with three bedroom suites, dramatic two tier swimming pool, private master bedroom cottage and two spacious Balinese guest cottages. A self-contained caretaker’s cottage is located to the rear of the property. $5,450,000 (284)494-2446 www.smithsgore.com

ISLandS vIEw: 5 Apartments, four with 2-Bedrooms, one 1- Bedroom all with private patios. Parking, wonderful view, convenient location and good rental income. 0.279 acres. US $1,200,000 (284) 494-3999 www.CaribbeanRealtyBVI.com OvErLOOKIng SmUggLEr’S cOvE:

g10 waLK TO LOng Bay BEacH, 3 BEdrOOmS, POOL: Much sort after, James

Located within Belmont Estate, with stunning views of Smuggler’s Cove, this charming and imaginatively decorated three bedroom house with one bedroom guest cottage and swimming pool terrace is surrounded by beautiful tropical gardens. $2,500,000 Tel 494-2446 www.smithsgore.com

Halloran designed, 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom Villawith pool on approx. 1 acre lot a short stroll from Long Bay Beach. Great views, mature tropcal gardens.

Concrete road to property! Vacation rental history.

US$2,200,000 (284)495-3000

LOngvIEw HOUSE: 3-bed/bath suites in 2 pavilions with 40-foot lap pool. Main pavilion houses living area, kitchen and one double/twin bed/bath suite with garden shower. Outdoor dining patio leads to king master suite on second pavilion's main level.

0.882 acres. US$1,300,000 (284) 494-3999 www.CaribbeanRealtyBVI.com

I8 LOvELy rESIdEnTIaL LOT wITH BEacH vIEwS: ¼ acre Lot with beach views

H10 SEcLUdEd HOmE SITES: Located at Sage Mountain these three lush sites extend to approx 0.300 acres each and enjoy breathtaking views of Jost Van Dyke. $120,000 (282) 494-2446 www.smithsgore.com

PErgOLa gardEnS : Distinctive design 1-Bed Main House, 2-Bed Guest House, 1-Bed Cottage. Gourmet kitchen, fully furnished and wonderful view and beautiful gardens with shady courtyards for outdoor living. Lap Pool and Deck.

0.814 acres. US$1,250,000 (284) 494-3999 www.CaribbeanRealtyBVI.com

one-bedroom, 2 two-bedroom and 1 threebedroom unit. Beautifully landscaped grounds with a variety of fruit trees. This established business has great development potential. US$2,500,000 Tel. 494-2446 www.smithsgore.com

and easy access to Road Town. Beautiful boulders and cooling breeze. $75,000 chris@coldwellbankerbvi.com (284) 495-3000

cOOTEn HOUSE: Almost finished construction. View of Atlantic Ocean. Easy access, ample parking. 2-bed, 2-bath, great room, pool.

US$875,000 (284) 494-3999 www.CaribbeanRealtyBVI.com

H9 InvESTmEnT PrOPErTy In canE gardEn Bay: within walking distance to the beach. The property extending to 1.04 acres houses six buildings containing 5

OcEan vIEw: 2-storeys of 3-bed and 2-bath each. Separate laundry & storage rooms. Dining room leads to covered decks, ideal for outdoor entertaining. Lots of parking, easy access. 5-mins drive to Road Town. Views of Drake’s Channel and Guana Island. 0.2962 acres. US$775,000 (284) 494-3999 www.CaribbeanRealtyBVI.com J9 2 BEdrOOm cOndO vILLagE cay marIna: A lovely garden condo conveniently located at Village Cay Marina. Two bedrooms, two bathrooms, open plan kitchen, dining, lounge area, approx 1250 sqft. Great rental potential. $525,000 chris@coldwellbankerbvi.com (284) 495-3000

H11 dELIgHTfUL TwO BEdrOOm HOUSE wITH SPEcTacULar vIEwS: Elegant two bedroom two bath house with swimming pool and spectacular views of the Sir Francis Drake Channel, including St. John and St. Thomas. This well designed home combines timeless Caribbean design with contemporary flair.

US1,250,000 (284) 494-2446 www.smithsgore.com

g10 vEry cLOSE TO SmUggLEr’S cOvE: Set on 0.7 acre of gentle sloping land this charming three bedroom, three bathroom house is located within walking distance to one of Tortola’s finest beaches. Ample room for further development. $1,650,000 (284)494-2446 www.smithsgore.com

KIBanda: Set on 0.7 acre of gentle sloping land this charming three bedroom, three bathroom house is located within walking distance to one of Tortola’s finest beaches. Ample room for further development. $1,650,000 (284)494-2446 www.smithsgore.com

JOSIaH’S vILLaS: Wonderful home, charming Caribbean character. Living area open to spectacular ocean view. Four bedrooms and 3 1/2 bathrooms, sitting room/office. Custom built kitchen and dining room. Large deck with outdoor dining. Pool set in manicured garden. P.O.A. (284) 494-3999 www.CaribbeanRealtyBVI.com

L9 EXcEPTIOnaL waTErfrOnT ESTaTE: Set on 4.7 acres and including 600 ft of waterfront/beachfront and a private dock. Ideally located in a private residential

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estate with spectacular views of the Sir Francis Drake Channel, the residence comprises a four bedroom main house featuring three pavilions connected by covered verandahs and swimming pool terrace, two bedroom guest house, garage, workshop and tennis court. The combination of beach frontage as well as anchorage is a rarity in the BVI and the Caribbean and presents a unique opportunity to own an exquisite residence in an idyllic location to take full advantage of the island’s treasures. Price on application.

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BELmOnT ESTaTE: Beautiful property near two of the British Virgin Islands' best beaches: Long Bay Beach and resort and Smuggler's Cove beach. Belmont is an established residential area and a very popular vacation villa location. 0.7 acres.

US$350,000 (284) 494-3999 www.CaribbeanRealtyBVI.com KIBanda: Wonderful home, charming Caribbean character. Living area open to spectacular ocean view. Four bedrooms and 3 1/2 bathrooms, sitting room/office. Custom built kitchen and dining room. Large deck with outdoor dining.

Pool set in manicured garden. P.O.A. (284) 494-3999 www.CaribbeanRealtyBVI.com g10 POOLSIdE aParTmEnT: Poolside apartment with income potential al Long Bay Beach Resort including two bedroom suites and large balconies. With access to all the resort amenities. US$350,000 (284)494-2446 www.smithsgore.com

SUnSET BrEEZES: Beautiful views from these conveniently located lots. approx. 0.25 acres each acres. US$70,000/lot (284) 494-3999 www.CaribbeanRealtyBVI.com H9 BUSInESS OPPOrTUnITy: 1.04 acres of hill side land just 200 feet beyond the picturesque beaches of Cane Garden Bay. The property houses six buildings containing 5 one-bedroom, 2 two-bedroom and 1 threebedroom units. US$2,500,000 (284)495-4825

H10 LOcaTEd In carrOT Bay: This 0.267 acre site affords lovely views of Jost Van Dyke and a quiet neighbourhood. $65,000 (284)494-2446 www.smithsgore.com

H9 PrIvaTE vILLa aT SHannOn: Ideally located to benefit from higher elevation, spectacular views and year round reduced temperature. Main house with great room, master bedroom and two guest bedroom suites. A one bedroom guest cottage is located across the spacious swimming pool deck. US$2,600,000 Tel 494-2446 www.smithsgore.com

vIrgIn gOrda P8 aParTmEnTS aT OLdE yard Inn vILLagE: Two, bedroom, two bathroom apartments at the new Olde Yard Condominium Village.

The apartments (1,225 sf) are fully air-conditioned and enjoy ocean views through the French doors leading onto a large patio.The homeowners share a beautiful pool, garden, fitness centre laundry and restaurant. From $320,000 (284)494-2446 www.smithsgore.com

P9 cHarmIng THrEE BEdrOOm, TwO BaTH HOmE aT wIndy HILL: Set on 0.5 acres in a quiet neighbourhood the property enjoys beautiful views of Tortola and Beef Island and a lush tropical garden. $750,000

P8 a STOnE’S THrOw frOm LITTLE TrUnK Bay: Enchanting 5 bedroom, 5 ½ bath Caribbean Villa perched amid huge boulders above beautiful Little Trunk Bay. Nestled in approx. 1.15 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, this poolside villa boasts five separate guest cottages, tennis court and fish pond. US$2,600,000 (284)494-2446 www.smithsgore.com

Q8 waTErfrOnT Land avaILaBLE In vIrgIn gOrda: Lots now available from $200,000.00. Dramatic ocean views. Very buildable. www.coldwellbankerbvi.com (284) 495-3000

Q6 Lan y mOr: Lan Y Mor – Welsh for “By The Sea” - a simply stunning home on a ¾ acre Lot that must be amongst the prime sites in Virgin Gorda. Absolutely incredible ocean and sunset views.

Custom hardwood doors, Sub Zero appliances, slate countertop…get the idea? “WOW!” does not fully describe this property or its lush gardens! Built by a renowned Landscape Architect Contact chris@ coldwellbankerbvi.com. US$1,300,000 (284)495-3000 P9 BaLdOr, SPrIng Bay: A beautiful 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, spacious home located in Spring Bay Estate moments from Virgin Gorda’s finest white sand beach Built up high to capture views and breezes. In the main house are the master bedroom, bathroom, living and dining room and kitchen. Adjacent and connected by wooden decks, is a 2 story building

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with two bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. $1.7m chris@coldwellbankerbvi.com 495-3000

Q8 EXcEPTIOnaL PanOramIc vISTaS: Encompassing many of the islands in the BVI from the Dogs and Ginger Island all the way to St. John are had from this contemporary 3 bedroom 3 ½ bathroom home with spacious swimming pool terrace located in a quiet and covenanted residential estate within a short drive to Spanish Town and beaches. The design cleverly blurs the distinction between the internal and external living areas.

Exceptional standards of finish reflect a modern interpretation of Caribbean living. US3,150,000 (284) 494-2446 www.smithsgore.com

Q6 SEaS SOng, 3 BEdrOOm vILLa: Seas Song sits 30’ above the Sir Francis Drake Channel on a beautiful promitory on Virgin Gorda’s North Western shoreline, Within easy walking distance of two fabulous beaches, this stunning 3 bedroom, 3 ½ bathroom home with pool is a modern interpretation of traditional Caribbean architecture. Lots of stonework, large covered terraces and landscaping by award winning Architects. $2.95m chris@coldwellbankerbvi.com 495-3000

P8 - 5 BEdrOOm vILLa wITH 360 dEgrEE vIEwS: Unique location atop Virgin Gorda's boulders. 360 degree views of the Caribbean and Atlantic. Inviting living spaces created in and amongst the boulders. Fantastic freeform pool. Tastefully landscaped to provide complete privacy. Visit www.coldwellbankerbvi.com $3.5m (284) 495-3000

r6 PrIvaTE vILLa aT LEvErIcK Bay: This two bedroom, two bath villa with large pool, covered and open terraces and panoramic views of Leverick Bay and the Atlantic Ocean boasts welltended gardens and constant Caribbean breezes and has access to the amenities of Leverick Bay Resort. $1,750,000 494-2446 www.smithsgore.com

P9 raKU, crOOK Bay: This 6 bedroom custom home has been designed and built to a standard rarely seen in the BVI and is surely one of the finest luxury homes currently available in the Caribbean. The standard of construction, choice of materials - marble countertops, andirobi vaulted ceilings, mahogany hardwood floors, over 100 tons of imported stone, jatoba hardwood cabinetry and location - beachfront, Virgin Gorda - are all second to none. $11m chris@coldwellbankerbvi.com 495-3000 r5 HOmES and Land aT LITTLE dIX Bay: Rare opportunity to own a home on the dramatic hillside above the world-renowned resort.

Magnificent setting, luxurious amenities and services, remarkable privacy. Price on application.

(284)494-2446 www.smithsgore.com www.villasatlittledixbay.com

P9 rarE LargE LOT nOw avaILaBLE In vIrgIn gOrda: Approx 1.9 acre Lot now available in Virgin Gorda. Incredible 360 degree views. Truly unique. Beautiful boulders. Upscale neighbours. Off Coppermine Road. Very buildable. $1,200,000 chris@coldwellbankerbvi.com (284) 495 3000

T5 360 dEgrEE vIEwS: Spectacular 2-acre lot, commanding breathtaking Caribbean vistas, amid tranquil and unspoiled surroundings. Beach access. Oil Nut Bay Realty (284)495-6939

r6 SOUTH SOUnd waTErfrOnT HOmESITES: Freehold 0.5 to 1 acre sites in a private secluded location with fabulous views, breezes on South Sound. Services are underground.

We offer villa designs and construction.

US$200,000 (203)312-0152

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everything a Caribbean dream home should be. Sale includes car, boat, and dock in private marina.

US$2,000,000 (284)495-3000

P8 TrOPIcaL HOmE: Charming and eclectic 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home on a 0.5 acre site with spectacular views of Tortola and Beef Island and the Caribbean Sea. Its lush tropical garden includes a Balinesian Rice barn. $750,000 (284)494-2446 www.smithsgore.com

m7 vEry PrIvaTE 2+ acrE LOTS On EXcLUSIvE ScrUB ISLand marIna & SPa rESOrT! Part of an upscale island resort, waterfront land is available to build your own dream home.View at www.trudebvi.com US $1,500,000+ (284) 494-2500

P8 cOndOS avaILaBLE On vIrgIn gOrda: A selection of one and two bedroom

m7 OUTEr ISLand ESTaTE Located on Great Camanoe, this 10 acre estate has beach and water frontage and a dock. Main house built as three pavilions connected by terraces and verandahs with beautiful views of Marina Cay and the Sir Francis Drake Channel; one bedroom self-contained guest cottage.

Beautiful landscaped grounds. $6,000,000 (284)494-2446 www.smithsgore.com

condominiums available on Virgin Gorda at the Olde Yard Village from $320k. Finished and equipped to high standards, lovely facilities including large pool, gym, restaurant, tennis courts, beautiful gardens. From $320,000 chris@coldwellbankerbvi.com (284) 495 3000

P9 5600SQfT Of mEdITTEranEan SPLEndOr: A really spacious home with

dIamOnd rEEf ESTaTE: 3-bed, 3-bath;

gorgeous ocean views, one Lot off the water, short walk to wonderful small secluded beach dotted with VG’s famous boulders. Lovely gardens chris@ coldwellbankerbvi.com US$2,000,000 (284) 495-3000

P9 rarE LOT In vIrgIn gOrda: Rare, very buildable Lot on the road to the Coppermine. Just over half an acre. Lovely views. chris@coldwellbankerbvi.com $450,000 284 495-3000

nOrTHErn ISLandS m7 maInSaIL rESOrT, marIna and SPa: Spectacular Lots from 1 1/2 to over 6 acres now available to build your Caribbean dream home on beautiful Scrub Island. A few Oceanfront and hillside homes with incredible views and access to alll resort facilities still available. US$2,000,000 (284) 495-3000

m7 360 dEgrEE vIEwS, 2 acrES, PrIvaTE dOcK: If you want the best views

kitchen, Great Room lead to large covered terrace of main house. Beach front, private dock.

Completely refurbished and includes: 2 workshops and studio; 2 generators; bathrooms for staff; desalination plant producing 2000 gals water/day.

10 acres. US $6,000,000 (284) 494-3999 www.CaribbeanRealtyBVI.com

m7 LUXUry accOmmOdaTIOn arrIvES In THE BvI: Brand new Marina Suites, 2 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bath at the BVI’s premier Resort and Marina Development on Scrub Island. Resort faclities incl. first class spa, restaurants and marina. (284)495-3000 www.coldwellbankerbvi.com $1.2m

m7 cHarmIng 5 BEdrOOm vILLa On grEaT camanOE: Delightful 3 bedroom Main House with 2 Bedroom Guest house on Great Camanoee. Lots of character. Fantastic island and ocean views, incredible panorama. Easy access to dock.

Approx 2 acre Lot. US$1,200,000 (284)495-3000

Owner at significantly below market price. On Mainsail Luxury Resort, Spa and Marina private island. Finishes to the highest specifications. Full property management services and facilities. chris@coldwellbankerbvi.com $2,000,000 284 495-3000

m7 dIamOnd rEEf ESTaTE, UnIQUE 10 acrE PrOPErTy: A fabulous property, full of character and charm. Upon this 10 acre site sits a magnificent 3 bedroom main house, built largely from local stone in 1968 by the Upjohn Pharmaceutical family. A delightful one bedroom guest house built in later years. Residents treated to glorious views yet completely private. Wonderful landscaping, beachfront, private swim dock. Absolutely one of a kind property. $6m (284) 495-3000 chris@coldwellbankerbvi.com

JOST van dyKE JOST van dyKE Land: There is a 1 acre lot located about a mile east from Foxy’s Restaurant. It has utility access, road access and stunning panoramic views of Tortola and St. Thomas. US$110,000.00 (284) 494-2500 www.trudebvi.com

anEgada r1 TwO BEacHfrOnT SITES: Located in proximity of Loblolly High Point. Each lot extends to approximately to 0.3 acres. $175,000 494-2446 www.smithsgore.com LOBLOLLy Bay Land: Great Investment Opportunity!!! Walking distance to the beach and Flash of Beauty Restaurant, this freehold 3.88 acres lot is ideal for any investment venture.There are road access and utility polls next to the property. US$550,000 (284) 494-2500 www.trudebvi.com

m7 3 BEdrOOm vILLa, maInSaIL dEvELOPmEnT: One time opportunity to

in the British Virgin Islands, you need to take a look at ‘Rising Sun’ on Great Camanoee.This luxurious 4 bedroom Villa in high end residential Estate is

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VACATIoN VILLA RENTALS SEBaSTIan'S On THE BEacH: Rooms for every budget starting with Tropical Garden rooms up to luxury junior-suites with teak whirlpool. Beachfront rooms offer "fall-out-of-bed into the water beaching" (Fodor's), a/c, ceiling fans & refrigerators in all rooms. Seaside Restaurant, continental, caribbean cuisine, fresh lobster & seafood. Commissary with Internet desk. www.sebastiansbvi.com - sebhotel@surfbvicom (284)495-4212

SUrfSOng vILLa rESOrT: A boutique beachfront resort of six extraordinary villas – ranging in size from one to four bedrooms. Each villa boasts individual distinctions that include secluded decks, oceanfront views, elegant furnishings, outdoor stone showers and romantically draped four-poster beds. All villas have plush king size beds, resort robes, BBQ patio, CD & DVD, Sat. TV, A/C, & room-safe, Wifi. Amenities include: a beach lounge, reception area, honor bar, tropical dining courtyard, spa services, watersports, meal packages, concierge & business services. www.surfsong.net, info@surfsong.net (284) 495-1864

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