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WESTMORELAND, WESTMOREL AND, S ST. T. JAMES JAMES
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SUGAR ST.. JAMES JAMES S UGAR HILL, ST.
CARLTON CARL TON RIDGE, RIDGE, ST. ST.. JAMES JAMES
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FIREFLY FIREFLY
TURTLEBACK T URTLEBACK R RIDGE, IDGE, S ST. T.. JAMES JAMES
GIBBS GIBBS GLADE, GL ADE, S ST. T.. PETER PETER
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Pr Price: ice: US$11,000,000.00 Rental Re ntal rates: rra ates: Starting Starting ffrom frrom US$1,200.00 per per n night. ight. 2 aacres, cres, 7 bed, bed, 7 bbath ath
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TOWN TOWN HOUSE HOUSE N NO. O. 88,, TH THE EF FALLS ALLS SANDY S ANDY L LANE ANE ES ESTATE, TATE, S ST. T.. JAMES JAMES
FIREFLY FIREFLY
ATELIER A TELIER
MERLIN MERLIN BAY, BAY, THE THE GARDEN, GARDEN, ST. ST.. JAMES JAMES
CARLTON CARL TON RIDGE, RIDGE, S ST. T.. JJAMES AMES
B Beautifully eautifully furnished ffur urnished w wi with ith co covered vered dinin diningg terrace, terrace, garage garage and and quality quality kki kitchen. itchen. IIdeally deally located located ad adjacent djjacent to to Sa Sandy ndy L Lane ane o offering ffer ff ering b beach each access, access, 24 h hour our ssecurity, ecurity, C Club lub H House ouse w with ith pool, pool, gym, gym, bar, bar, gazebo gazebo aand nd ssun un tterrace. errace.
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Pr Price: ice: US$545,000.00 Re Rental nta all ra rates: rates: SStarting tarting fr ffrom rom US$350.00 per per n night. ight. 3 bbed, ed, 3 bbath ath
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Price: Price: US$4,750,000.00 Rental Rental ra rrates: ates: SStarting tarting fr ffrom rom US$1,300.00 pe perr n night. ight. 4 bed, bed,, 3 bbath ath
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WES WESTLOOK TLOOK N NO. O. 2
PALM P ALM RIDGE, RIDGE, ROYAL ROYAL WESTMORELAND WESTM MORELAND ST. S T.. JAMES JAMES
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MONKEY M ONKEY PUZZLE WESTMORELAND, WESTM TMORELAND, S ST. T.. JJAMES AMES
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FITTS FITTS VILLAGE, VILL AGE, ST. ST. JAMES JAMES
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TURTLEBACK TURTLEBACK RIDGE, RIDGE, S ST. T.. JAMES. JAMES.
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ST. ST. JAMES JAMES GATE GATE (THE (THE M MOORINGS) OORINGS)
PANDANUS P ANDANUS
CAPRICE CAPRICE
SANDY S ANDY VIE VIEW W
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M MULLINS ULLINS R RIDGE, IDGE, S ST. T.. PETER PETER
OLD OLD TREES TREES NO. NO. 4, PAYNES PA P AYNES B AY BAY, AY, ST. ST. JAMES JAMES
TH THE E PENTHOUSE PENTHOUSE AT AT WHITE WHITE SANDS, SANDS, ST. ST.. PETER PETER
CRANE CRANE BAY, BAY, ST. ST.. PHILIP PHILIP
P Palatial alatial estate estate o offering ffer ff ering m main ain vvilla illa aand nd ttwo wo p private rivate gues guestt co cottages. ttages. R Ridge idge ffront ront lo location cation offers o ffer ff ers b breathtaking reathtakiing ssea ea vviews, iews, llarge arge in indoor door and and outdoor outdoor en entertaining tertaining areas, areas, infini infinity ty edge edge p pool, ool, sunbathing sunbathing patio patio and and gaze gazebo. bo.
Large Large ground ground floor floor lluxury uxury b beach each ffront ront apartment apartment with w wiith m marble arble floors floors aand nd bathrooms, bathrooms, hig high h ttray raay cei ceilings, lings, p private rivate p plunge lunge p pool ool aand nd ext extended ended tterrace. errace. C Community ommunity aalso lso includes includes m main ain p pool ool aand nd 24 hour hour security. security.
A Attractive ttractive ffully ully ffur furnished urnished aand nd aair ir co conditioned nditioned 1,700 ssq q ft p penthouse enthouse lo locatcated ed just just ya yards rds from from the the beach beach o offering ffer ff ering tthree hree en suite suite b bedrooms, edrooms, hig high h va vaulted ulted cei ceilings lings and and a llarge arge ssea ea facin facingg tterrace errace wi w with ith o outdoor utdoor ffurniture. urniture.
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Price: Price: US$1,800,000.00 (unfurnished). (u (unfurnished). Long Long term te term rental rreental rra rate: ate: US$6,000.00 pe per er m month. onth. Rental Re ental rates: rra ates: Starting Startiing from ffrrom US$850.00 per per n night. ight. 3 bed, bed, 3 bath bath
Pr Price: ice: US$725,000.00 725,000.00 ((f (furnished). furnished). L Long ong tte term erm re rrental ental al ra rrate: ate: US$3,000.00 pe perr m month. onth. Re Rental ntal ra rrates: ates: SStarting tarting ffr from rom US$250.00 pe perr n night. ight. 3 bbed, ed, 3 bbath ath
Pr Price: ice: US$11,500,000.00 Rental Re ental rates: rra ates: Starting Startiing from ffrrom US$1,015.00 per per night. night. 44.32 .32 a ac acres, cres, 6 bed, bed, 5.5 5.5 bbath ath
Price: Price: US$2,950,000.00 4 bed, bed, 5 ba bath th
GIBBS GIBBS G GLADE L ADE N NO. O. 16
COSTA COSTA V VISTA ISTA N NO. O. 6
AP APES ES HILL PLOT PLOT II-9 -9
W WHITE HITE S SANDS ANDS G G4 4
G GIBBS IBBS G GLADE, L ADE, S ST. T. PETER PETER
FITTS FIT TS VILL VILLAGE, AGE, S ST. T.. JJAMES AMES
APES APES HILL, ST. ST. T. JAMES JAMES
SPEIGHTSTOWN, SPEIGHTSTOWN, ST. ST.. P PETER ETER
A An n imm immaculate aculate vvilla i l la o offering ffer ff ering q quality uality fini finishshes, b beautiful eautiful ttropical ropical ga gardens, rdens, llarge arge co covered vered tterraces erraces and and p pool ool with w wiith ssun un de deck. ck. IIdeal deal rrental ental in investment vestment w within wi ithin a sshort hort wa walk lk o off tthe he unbeatable unbeatable aand nd id idyllic yllic G Gibbs ibbs B Beach. each.
Located Located on on a rridge idge o offering ffer ff ering aan n ex exceptional ceptional roof roof terrace terrace w wi with ith p panoramic anoramic ssea ea vviews ie i ws aand nd communal communal pool. pool. Tastefully T Taasteffully fur ffurnished urnished aand nd fini finished shed tthroughout hroughout wi w with ith aair ir co conditioned nditioned b bedrooms edrooms aand nd a q quality uality kkitchen. itchen.
Elevated Elevated lo lott w wi within ithin ex exceptional ceptional aand nd w world orld class class golf golf resort resort o offering ffer ff ering ggolf olf co course urse aand nd wide wide sea sea vviews. iews. A Apes pes H Hill ill o offers ffer ff ers a championship championship 18 h hole ole golf golf co course, urse, Club Club House House and and b beach each acces accesss aatt P Port ort SSt. t. C Charles. harles.
R Reside eside o on n tthe he W Wes West est C Coast oast jjust ust ssteps teps ffrom rom tthe he b beach. each. G4 o offers ffer ff ers ttwo wo flo floors ors o off q quality uality h holiday oliday h home ome w wi with ith o ocean cean facin facingg tterraces erraces aand nd tthe he hi historic storic vvillage illage o off SSpeightstown peightstown w wi with ith restaurants restaurants iiss jjust ust a ffe few ew min minutes utes wa walk lk aaway. waay.
Price: Price: US$995,000.00 4 bed, bed, 4 bath bath
Pr Price: ice: US$495,000.00 2 be bed, d, 2 bath bath
Price: Price: US$ 650,000. Plot: Plot: 26,000 sq sq ft.
Rental Rental rrates: ates: SStarting tarting ffr from rom US$150 pe perr n night. ight. 2 be bed, d, 1 ba bath th
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- 3-bed / 1-bath house - unfurnished - Large kitchen w/ wooden cabinetry Sale Price: BDS $350,000
- 3-bed / 1-bath dwelling - unfurnished - Ceramic tiles, open-plan layout Sale Price: BDS $430,000
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B26728
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- 3-bed / 2.5-bath townhouse - furnished - Shared pool & ample parking Sale Price: BDS $615,000
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- 6-bed / 3-bath property - appliances only - Includes a self contained apartment Sale Price: BDS $895,000
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- 6-bed / 6.5-bath home - unfurnished - Pool w/ terrace & large guest annex Sale Price: BDS $2,250,000
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- 3-bed / 3-bath townhouse - furnished - Plunge pool & direct beach access Sale Price: BDS $2,800,000
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Editor’s Comments We place a lot of faith in leadership. Our leaders are entrusted with a huge responsibility that spans our domestic, sporting, and business lives. It impacts on our church and our education and virtually every aspect of life. Nowhere is it more important than in Government and right now the Barbados leadership is under a lot of fire to steady our economic decline and get us back on track on the road to recovery. Everyone has said their bit on the issue of leadership, but the Government remains the Government and now is the time to rally all our resources and help build a better plan for the future. We will have IMF support and with it comes tough decisions so once again our leadership will be in the firing line. Let’s hope they make the right decisions and we can move on with trust and optimism. After all, the sun still comes up every day in Barbados and it shines down on a beautiful island with lovely people going about their lives in much the same way they have been doing for years. Barbados hasn’t changed and it remains a lovely place to live and enjoy. We hope you find something that helps you enjoy life in the pages of Barbados Property News. Best wishes, Pamela Hiles Editor
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Good Time to Buy for Overseas Bajans The lure to return to the homeland may not be as attractive as it has been for returning nationals, but setting aside the island’s current economic challenges, there has never been a better time to buy. Many Barbadians living overseas have a long-term plan to retire to their homeland or to own a piece of the Rock and spend more holidays in the sun before making the final move. It is an understandable dream given the beautiful attributes Barbados has to offer and nobody knows them better than a local. Even in far off lands the lure to return at Christmas or Crop Over is an integral part of an exile’s calling and in the past decade the numbers coming home at peak holiday times have significantly increased. There’s no place like home and for many Bajans that means their own place in the sun. And it has never been better because global recession has driven property prices down and stopped the spiralling increases that were taking real estate prices outside the reach of most mortals. If the economic meltdown has had any positive spinoff then it has to be the end of rampant house price increases and a return to realistic and affordable prices. And that includes construction costs as the cost to build has dropped despite the increase in some materials over the last few years. This is because less construction has meant less work and artisans returning to more competitive labour costs than those raging pre-2008. But the million dollar question of whether to build or to buy involves a lot more considerations than cost, and persons trying to manage a building project from an overseas domicile are still taking a massive risk. However, with property prices dropping in recent times the economics of buying versus building makes it debateable whether there is any potential gain
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unless the land has been gifted. Overseas Barbadians are still eligible for local mortgages and therein lies the door of opportunity to get a foothold on the property ladder and continue to work and live overseas. Many locals have already taken advantage of lower prices and available mortgage facilities to buy in the past few years and are making more visits home for holidays. And they are bringing plenty of friends as it is amazing how popular people become when they own a place in the sun! Lenders have different terms and conditions for Barbados nationals living overseas, but it is possible to borrow up to 100% in some circumstances with at least one lender. Living and earning overseas has another major advantage in that the borrower has the option to borrow in either Barbados dollars or in a foreign currency. For example, the Loan-to-Value (LTV) with a US dollar loan may be restricted to 65% and the repayment term may be limited to 15 years, but the interest rate could be as low as 4% compared to 6% to borrow in Barbados dollars where the LTV is much higher and the repayment term much longer. Inadvertently taking out a loan over a shorter period will save the borrower thousands of dollars, albeit they have to have the income to pay the higher repayments over the shorter period. And if all this math proves too complicated then go to an experienced Mortgage Broker and let him or her work out all the numbers and give you the right advice to fulfil your dreams. Times may be tough at present, but opportunities still exist to make prudent financial decisions that will look very smart when the tide turns, as it will some time in the future. Clarence Hiles is a Caribbean Mortgage Broker and Editor of Caribbean Property Magazine. He can be contacted at clarence@caribbeanmortgages.com
Your Mortgage: Making Smart Choices ‘Man, I’d love to own a piece of the rock someday!’ Like many Barbadians, you’ve probably always dreamed of owning your own home and land. But – also like many Barbadians – you’ve also asked yourself whether it makes sense to make such a huge investment, given the current tough economic times and the rising cost of living. At Scotiabank, we know how you feel – and we’re here to tell you not only that owning a piece of the rock is possible, but that making smart choices can result in great benefits for you as a homeowner. Making those choices is easier than you think – and here’s how to get started. Begin By Thinking Long Term A little uncertain about commitment to a mortgage? Buying a home is actually a sound investment, as the financial benefits of home ownership become greater over time. Simply put, the longer you own your home, the more equity you build in it. This increases your personal net worth and strengthens your financial security – and you get to live in your home while that equity grows. Timing Is Key As property values are not inflated at this time, it’s a great chance for buyers who can afford the investment to choose now to make their move. And that starts with…
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example, by installing solar electricity – or because they need more affordable monthly payments. Your financial picture can change significantly since you first took out your mortgage, so you need to know that you have the choice to change your mortgage to suit your current commitments.’ Additionally, a Mortgage Switch to Scotiabank could help lower your monthly payments, while interest costs can be reduced by prepaying up to 15% of the original amount of your mortgage every year without a penalty when cash flow permits. Know Your Mortgage Options – And The Financial Benefits When it comes to mortgages, one size should never fit all – and making the smart choice can result in real financial benefits for you over time. Need to control your costs? Your bank can help. ‘If you need more flexibility with your monthly expenses, you may want to renegotiate a smaller monthly payment and take a longer time to pay,’ Mr. Smith suggests. And if you’re hoping to finance other ventures, your equity can be a real asset. ‘You also should be aware that the equity you have built in your home can be a valuable source of financing,’ says Mr. Smith. ‘In other words, you may be able to borrow at better rates by using your home as security. The funds can also be used to pay for your child’s education or pay for home renovations to enhance your home’s value even further. You could even consider using the equity in your home to pay off loans and credit cards with higher interest rates.’
Getting Some Good Advice Sound advice from a Scotiabank Mortgage Specialist can really help you in your journey towards home ownership. For your first step, ‘you’ll need to need to assess your finances to determine whether home ownership is an affordable option for you,’ says Steven Smith, Manager of Scotiabank’s newly renovated flagship branch in Bridgetown. ‘Our Mortgage Specialists can help you determine the down payment and monthly payments you can afford, and we also explain various financing options. We’ll help you understand how a mortgage is structured and look at payment options so you can be confident about the financing package that suits your needs.’ Not quite ready to chat? Log on to barbados.scotiabank.com and check out Scotiabank’s Online Tools, such as the Mortgage Affordability Calculator and the Mortgage Application Checklist. Tools like these can help you get informed and more comfortable with the process right away.
Seek Out Extra Protection For Peace Of Mind As a mortgage represents a commitment for both you and your dependents, it’s critical to choose one that offers protective options should the unexpected happen. For instance, Scotiabank’s well-developed mortgage packages also offer optional Credit Life Protection insurance. This means you can be sure that your mortgage will be paid off in the event of your death, and that your family won’t have to make the mortgage payments or liquidate assets to pay off the debt. Your premium is simply added to your mortgage payment, resulting in one easy single monthly instalment, and you can even choose joint or single coverage. You can also choose to add Critical Illness Protection to your Scotiabank mortgage, which ensures that your outstanding loan balance can be paid in if you are diagnosed with a covered critical illness, such as heart attack, cancer, or stroke.
Consider Refinancing Your Mortgage For Greater Savings Dreaming about home improvements, or simply want to manage your money better? Choosing to switch your mortgage lender might be just the solution for you. ‘Scotiabank’s Mortgage Checkup programme is an opportunity to find out whether there are benefits to switching,’ Mr. Smith points out. ‘Some customers come to us because they need to consolidate debt, upgrade their homes – for
Make The Smart Choice Today The choice to become a homeowner – to claim your ‘piece of the rock’ – can ultimately be one of the smartest choices you’ll ever make. With sound advice, good timing, a thorough investigation of your options, and a clear understanding of your benefits, you’ll be on your way to enjoying all the benefits a great mortgage can offer. Make the smart choice today…Scotiabank is here to help.
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Above: Fort George Heights, St. Michael - Courtesy Caribbean Island Properties see page 19 Having a property professionally valued and surveyed is probably the most important part of the buying process yet many buyers see it as an imposition and an extra cost where a mortgage is involved. Part of their thinking is because lenders commission the Valuation Report, instruct the Valuer and only use Valuers on their preferred panel. Perhaps this seems logical, but it is the applicant who pays the Valuer’s fee, which they see as required by the lender not themselves. There is often a serious disconnect in how the two parties view the valuation process yet it serves both interests well. After all, why would a buyer not want to know they were paying a fair price for the property with the added bonus of a surveyor looking at its condition and the potential existence of defects not easily detectable by the naked eye? The reason is cost, and although scale fees apply, some mortgage applicants at both ends of the scale feel it is a fee they would like to avoid. This is not so with a lender, as Valuation Reports are usually mandatory. But the good news is there is a solution-lenders could pay for the report! After all, in the economies of scale and looking at the life of a mortgage and the significant profit a 25-year mortgage produces, the upfront Valuation Fee is small beer and a PR opportunity for the lender and the borrower to get off on the right foot. A detailed and professional Valuation Report is just as important to the buyer as the lender. Buying a property is probably the biggest financial commitment we make in our lives and the importance of getting it right cannot be overstated. After all, there are many horror stories of new owners finding defects shortly after taking possession, and in the current real estate market it is very important to buy smart to avoid the potential risk of properties going down in value. Barbados has never experienced a downturn in the property market until recent times, but anyone who feels their property is worth more than it did five years ago is more likely expressing a personal opinion rather than fact. In general terms properties have dropped in value, but only when you engage a Valuation Specialist will you
have the professional opinion that makes a specific assessment as a specific time. Many mortgage applicants ask their lender who will value the property and this is an interesting question. In mature mortgage markets a lender’s Valuation Panel is determined by internationally recognized standards, qualifications, Codes of Conduct and adequate Professional Indemnity insurance. These are the standard benchmarks that bring integrity and professionalism to the table and protect everyone. For example, an RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) qualification has international status with over 100,000 qualified professionals worldwide in their ranks. Barbados has 45 RICS qualified professionals mainly in the Quantity Surveying and valuation sector , but local lenders still set their own criteria without divulging too much to the customers about their status, so a lot of faith is placed on their choice. That may not be in the best interests of the customer who is entitled to know who is doing the valuation, their qualifications and their professional indemnity cover. Lenders should also have a brochure that lists the Valuation Panel and some basic details of the firms on it. They should also give a choice to the customer, something that is virtually unheard of in local lending. We live in an era where transparency is much more important than in the past and businesses are obliged to set high standards of professionalism and ethics. This is a grey area that could easily be improved if all lenders were obliged to adhere to some basic standards. That can only be good for the customer as well as the lender. Indeed, why not go further and oblige all selling agents to offer a Buyer’s Guide with each property listed for sale? This would be another constructive step towards adding more integrity to the buying process. Clarence Hiles is a Director in Caribbean Mortgage Services and can be contacted at Clarence@caribbeanmortgages.com
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We promised we would present opportunities for more training and we are going to deliver on that promise. BEAVA will train its agents this February 26th on Seven Steps to MLS Success, an initiative whose objective is to assist agents in securing MLS listings more confidently and successfully. One of the tutors of the course and a member of BEAVA’s MLS Committee, Cherita O’dell says: “It will be an interactive session; (by the end of the training) agents will be prepared for any objections that the owners/landlords may have as it pertains to signing an agreement and they will be more at ease when it comes to explaining why listing with a BEAVA agent is in their best interest.” The training session will also serve as a reminder to the agents of the various ways to navigate the intricacies of the online system. Cherita adds: “The aim of this interactive and engaging exercise is to educate and motivate the agents when it comes to taking advantage of the many benefits of the MLS system. As everyone gets more comfortable with how to use it our industry can only grow by leaps and bounds.” The course, which is scheduled to be held at Coconut Court Hotel from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, will also be conducted by Art Ramsay and Paul Alleyne, both of whom are experienced BEAVA agents. Agents who attend will also benefit from a brief presentation from a banking institution that has partnered with BEAVA to offer its members a first glance at a new package being introduced. We shall say no more! More details about the course will be coming to your inbox soon.
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We at Realtors Real Estate Limited are pleased to announce that we have been awarded a 5-Star International Property award for best Real Estate Agency in Barbados for years 2013-2014. Mrs. Suzanne Davis, Managing Director and Mrs. Tammy Brown Office Manager. Real Estate Co-Ordinator received the award on December 8, 2013 at an awards dinner at the Grosvenor Hotel in London where they were winners from all over the world.