And the World Turns
Published: February 26, 2010
In trying to understand the market forces that will impact real estate demand in Barbados in the coming years a look at the external environment is essential.The past 18 months has seen the worst economic decline since the Great Depression and repairing the damage will be a slow process in the western economies. Barbados depends for most of its investment and trade with the USA, UK and Canada. Read More
Keys to Operating an International Business in Barbados
Published: February 26, 2010
Barbados is well known as a centre from which to operate an international business. It possesses world class infrastructure, a highly educated workforce and a superb quality of life. The ability to establish, staff and maintain an operation that serves a global client base is a strong drawing card for this country. The substantial investment in our business and others like it are driven by the availability of key services, infrastructure and business enablers: Read More
Price Increases Inevitable in Caribbean Property Market
Published: February 17, 2010
Caribbean property could see prices increase by a regional average of up to 5%, international property investment consultancy Property Frontiers has announced. The firm says that as international buyers return and tourism climbs back onto its feet developers will seize the opportunity to start reversing any discounts or price falls from as early as April. Read More
Virgin Holidays Launches Concierge Lounge in Barbados
Published: February 16, 2010
Virgin Holidays is set to launch a new concierge lounge in Barbados to help holiday makers get the most from their time away. The stylish lounge at Waves Resort in St James will offer a relaxing space for Virgin Holidays customers to speak to their concierge team and plan a memorable time in Barbados. The Virgin Holidays team in Barbados are local experts who know the island inside out and are on hand to share their knowledge and help arrange days out, restaurant bookings and all kinds of special requests. Read More
Overseas property: a home in Barbados
Published: February 2, 2010
Some of us sit around and complain about the miserable British weather, the recession, and falling house prices. Others make their way to Gatwick and fly to Barbados. It's as simple as that. Out there in the warm, the world seems a better place, and you can still have roast beef and Yorkshire pud on Sunday if you want.
Everybody who is anybody has had, or is planning to have, a dose of Barbados this winter. Read More
The Importance Of Vacation Homes To Barbados
Published: February 1, 2010
The vacation home market in Barbados has always been much misunderstood. Little research is available because there is no multiple listings service here and many transactions occur through the sale of shares in offshore special purpose vehicles. Such sales are not recorded here. As a result their impact on the economy is not measured, but we have always known it to be very significant. Read More