How to Buy Property in Barbados

Additional Expenses to Consider

  • Condominium Fees: In accordance with the Condominium Act, you will be required to pay your apportionment of the common or shared expenses of the building and grounds such as maintenance, insurance and repairs. These may be in addition to any communal assessment and membership fees.
  • Communal Assessment Fees: Some Lifestyle resorts may charge you a contribution towards the maintenance and management of the estate.
  • Membership Fees: Some lifestyle resorts offer ‘members only’ facilities which are charged separately such as golf, tennis, gyms, beach facilities and moorings.
  • Annual Company Registration Fees: Advice should be sought from an independent tax advisor or accountant. Other fees may also be applicable.
  • Corporation Tax: If you become Directors of a Company which owns shares in the property, you will be required to file annual returns and pay tax under the Companies Act.
  • Property Management Service: If you prefer assistance with managing the obligation of homeownership aboard or multiply properties.
  • Tourism Levy: Tax on the income from all short-term rental bookings (less than 6 months). The current rate is 10%. Levies are collected from the guest and passed on to the government by filing returns every other month.

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  • Land Tax: All property owners are required to pay annual tax based on the value of the land and any structures thereon.
    • 0.0%- land valued up to $150,000
    • 0.1%- on the excess of the improved value greater than $150,000 but not exceeding $450,000
    • 0.7%- on the excess of the improved value greater than $450,000 but not exceeding $850,000
    • 1.0%- on the excess of the improved value greater than $850,000
  • Property insurance: This will vary between US $1.75 to US $3.00 per US $1,000
  • Contents insurance: This can range between US $2.00 to US $3.00 per US $1,000
  • Property Maintenance & Repairs: Regular maintenance is necessary, to prevent cost repairs and maintenance, especially in a tropical climate. This will be determined by various factors such as the structural fabric, architectural features, environmental surroundings of the property and; the frequency and type of occupancy.

 

  • Electricity – Barbados Light & Power
  • Water – Barbados Water Authority
  • Telephone Land Line
  • Internet
  • Cable TV
  • Domestic Staff
  • Pool Maintenance
  • Garden Maintenance
  • Servicing air-conditioning units and appliances
  • Cleaning sundries and household supplies

 

  • Condominium Fees: In accordance with the Condominium Act, you will be required to pay your apportionment of the common or shared expenses of the building and grounds such as maintenance, insurance and repairs. These may be in addition to any communal assessment and membership fees.
  • Communal Assessment Fees: Some Lifestyle resorts may charge you a contribution towards the maintenance and management of the estate.
  • Membership Fees: Some lifestyle resorts offer ‘members only’ facilities which are charged separately such as golf, tennis, gyms, beach facilities and moorings.
  • Annual Company Registration Fees: Advice should be sought from an independent tax advisor or accountant. Other fees may also be applicable.
  • Corporation Tax: If you become Directors of a Company which owns shares in the property, you will be required to file annual returns and pay tax under the Companies Act.
  • Property Management Service: If you prefer assistance with managing the obligation of homeownership aboard or multiply properties.
  • Tourism Levy: Tax on the income from all short-term rental bookings (less than 6 months). The current rate is 10%. Levies are collected from the guest and passed on to the government by filing returns every other month.
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