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W
ealthy buyers from the world over are
being seduced by the Caribbean lifestyle.
Often they arrive as casual visitors, and end
up as buyers. Interest in Caribbean real estate
continued to grow throughout 2014, especially
in Barbados and the British Virgin Islands. A
newfound confidence amongst European and
American buyers has been particularly important to this growth.
Everything from flexible work arrangements,
to family ties, taxes, friendly locals and, of
course lifestyle, are mentioned by those who
are drawn to the region. And while British,
American and Canadian buyers remain the
primary sources of this influx, demand is
growing amongst the Swedes, French and
Eastern Europeans.
With a global appeal, Barbados, an ex-British
colony, continues to enjoy the patronage of
high profile international buyers. No other
Caribbean island can rival Barbados for the
sheer number of luxury villas on the water's
edge , nor for the wide range of world-class
amenities and excellent infrastructure.
Interest is particularly strong amongst sophisticated high net worth individuals. Many come
for from one to six months per year and wish
to settle in for their stay. Whereas many other
Caribbean islands draw visitors, Barbados is
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