Bahamas property inspectionREAL ESTATE – STEPS TO BUY A PROPERTY Official Eleuthera Harbour Island brings you more information on the Bahamas property inspection process. Although not required, it is important to have a Bahamas property inspection done when you buy Harbour Island and Eleuthera real estate. Why? Because a real estate transaction in the Bahamas…
Permit to acquire a property in The BahamasREAL ESTATE – LEGAL REQUIREMENTS TO BUY A PROPERTY IN THE BAHAMAS Official Eleuthera Harbour Island brings you more information on the permit to acquire a property in The Bahamas. Under the International Persons Landholding Act, non-Bahamians are required to apply for a ‘Permit to Acquire Property’ for…
Certificate of registrationREAL ESTATE – LEGAL REQUIREMENTS TO BUY A PROPERTY IN THE BAHAMAS A non-Bahamian interested in buying real estate must submit their application to the Secretary to the Investment Board to register the property purchase. The Certificate of Registration enables non-Bahamians to register their purchase in The Bahamas without needing the prior approval…
Bahamas stamp duty tax – Bahamas real estate transactionsREAL ESTATE – LEGAL REQUIREMENTS TO BUY A PROPERTY IN THE BAHAMAS Official Eleuthera Harbour Island brings you more information on The Bahamas stamp duty tax. All Harbour Island and Eleuthera real estate transactions are subject to the Government of Bahamas Stamp Duty tax which is a…
Important information about Bahamas When planning a trip to the Bahamas, there are several important considerations to keep in mind to ensure a smooth and enjoyable trip. You might wonder if you have to exchange US dollars for bahamian dollars, if your cell phone will work etc… From taxes and duties to electrical outlets and…
Best GPS to use in the Bahamas Bahamas waters are splendid but may be a bit intimidating for first time sailors in those waters. The shades of blue are numerous and alternating in a very short period of time, those variations indicate depth change and are of particular importance for boaters. Having the right GPS…
Is it safe to boat in the Bahamas? In the 80’s and 90’s it was not that safe to boat in the Bahamas, there were quite a few stories of crime issues in the water with US speed boats being stolen by bahamians. Boats have been used a lot for smuggling in the Bahamas. But…
Reading the Bahamas waters, sail in the Bahamas Experienced captains know and understand Bahamas waters, they can read the shade of colors and estimate depths. Waters in the Bahamas can be unforgiving if captains don’t keep a good level of attention and do not prepare their trip precisely. Unlike the more forgiving waters of, say,…
Cell phones while at sea in the Bahamas Getting connected while cruising in the magnificent waters of the Bahamas is getting better and better. Boaters cannot expect to have coverage everywhere they cruise in Bahamas waters however they will get cell signals when they approach a “public Island”. Most inhabited Bahamas islands have cell towers…
Prepare your boat trip to the Bahamas Experienced captains know and understand Bahamas waters, they can read the shade of colors and estimate depths. Waters in the Bahamas can be unforgiving if captains don’t keep a good level of attention and do not prepare their trip precisely. Unlike the more forgiving waters of, say, Chesapeake…
