Perfect Homes Magazine - Issue 12 | Page 309

The Bahamas The Caribbean luxury property market and in particular the Bahamian market was undeniably affected by the economic downturn. However, now that prices have bottomed out, we are seeing a marked upsurge in interest, with clients taking advantage of being able to pick up five star properties at reduced prices, in anticipation of prices increasing once more in the months and years ahead,” said Philip Button of Brookes & Co. a London-based investment company. House prices are estimated by local agents to have dropped by 30% to 40% during the period of 2007 to 2010, mainly due to the adverse impact of the global financial and economic meltdown, according to Savills Prime Residential Retreats 2014 report (there are no official house price figures). In 2012 the property market started to recover, thanks mainly to improved tourism and a better economic outlook. The residential property market saw prices rise by about 10% to 15% in the islands’ more established high-end residential developments such as Old Fort Bay and Lyford Cay plus with several multimillion dollar investments coming into the Bahamas and with the new $3.5 billion resort in Nassau set to open in March 2015, the Bahamas is on its way back according to Prime Minister Perry Christie. Ocean Club Estates encompasses the eastern point of Paradise Island and is one of the most exclusive oceanfront and golf-course communities in The Bahamas. All of the home sites are either on the beach, harbour, canal, or golf-course…only a privileged few will have the opportunity to call Ocean Club Estates their home! Ocean Club Estates residents enjoy all of the amenities offered by Atlantis and the One & Only Ocean Club resorts including tennis courts, pools and water slides, beaches, restaurants, shops, restaurants, spas, fitness centres, a casino, and a concierge service. Ocean Club Estates is Paradise Island’s crown jewel… residents enjoy true commitment to world class service and sophistication! PERFECT HOMES INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINE 309