Own a Piece of Paradise Now

by Sport Diver Staff

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Live the dive life abroad!

At sportdiver.com/ownapieceofparadisenow, find out what you need to know if your'e thinking about buying your own "piece of paradise" in tropical locales like the Bahamas, Dominica, Bonaire and more. And keep checking back — each month, as a follow-up to each month's feature stories, we'll update our real estate guide with information about the hot spots that Sport Diver covers.

Be sure to check out expanded coverage of our feature destinations on www.sportdiver.com as well. We'll add more information about the history, culture, restaurants, dive operators, places to dive and things to do for each location we cover. We'll be providing information about getting there, what to bring and more ...so keep an eye out for all our new and expanded coverage.

OWN A PIECE OF PARADISE -- THE MEXICAN CARIBBEAN
Buying property in a foreign country poses many challenges, not the least of which is a language barrier. When buying property, regardless of whether you are in the U.S. or not, it’s always a good idea to hire qualified and licensed legal counsel (preferable bi-lingual) and a qualified and licensed realtor.
OWN A PIECE OF PARADISE – THE BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS
The British Virgin Islands offer a stable economy, a temperate climate, a variety of islands from which to choose a home or lot and the official language is English.
OWN A PIECE OF PARADISE—ST. EUSTATIUS
Statia is just now becoming a popular place to set down roots for many expatriates. With its favorable climate, stable economy, widespread use of English, laid-back lifestyle and lack of crushing crowds seen in other Caribbean destinations … it’s got a lot to offer.
OWN A PIECE OF PARADISE -- USVI
If living on an island paradise seems appealing, what if that tropical island was a U.S. Territory, the U.S. dollar was the currency, English was the official language and you could live there as an American citizen and be an instant resident?
Ready to Make Your Getaway Your Home?
Tired of the rat race and longing for a chance to escape to a quieter, gentler place where the sun shines year-round, the beach is just a few steps from your front door, and a traffic jam consists of a flock of shore birds lazily sauntering across the empty road, stopping to peck at an invisible morsel every now and then?
OWN A PIECE OF PARADISE--CAYMANS
The Cayman Islands have a lot to offer the non-resident interested in buying a home either for retirement, as a vacation home, or as a permanent residence. The Caymans have no taxes; meaning no sales tax, no income tax, no capital gains tax, no property tax and no inheritance tax.
OWN A PIECE OF PARADISE -- CURACAO
Curacao offers everything you could want in a tropical getaway – great weather year-round, lots of sun and beautiful beaches, friendly residents, most of whom speak English, a strong financial base, and available housing that can be purchased by a non-resident with little hassle.
OWN A PIECE OF PARADISE -- BALI
There are many things to consider when starting your investigation into making a move to another country, not the least of which is…. “Can I buy land or purchase an existing home there?”
OWN A PIECE OF PARADISE -- BONAIRE
It's been said that real estate, whether it be land, home, or commercial property, is one of the best investment opportunities on Bonaire.
OWN A PIECE OF PARADISE -- ST KITTS
To own property on St. Kitts, foreign nationals can purchase property by either obtaining an alien landholding license or by purchasing property in a specified development with the intention of obtaining citizenship.
OWN A PIECE OF PARADISE -- ROATAN
According to various Internet sources, buying property on Roatan is fairly uncomplicated, with non-resident individuals being able to purchase up to three-quarters of an acre of land.
OWN A PIECE OF PARADISE -- BAHAMAS
Unlike some vacation destinations, the Bahamas passed legislation actually encouraging foreign investment in property. Currently, non-residents may purchase property without a permit, under certain restrictions, and may register that purchase after the sale.
OWN A PIECE OF PARADISE -- SAN ANDRES/PROVIDENCE
Before planning a move to any new country, extensive research will make everything go a lot smoother. In Colombia, there is much to consider before taking the plunge to live there permanently.
OWN A PIECE OF PARADISE -- DOMINICA
Dominica - Own a Slice of Paradise

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