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About Barbados

Barbados is an independent island nation located in the western Atlantic Ocean, just to the east of the Caribbean Sea, found at roughly 13° north of the Equator and 59° west of the Prime Meridian. Located relatively close to South America, the nation of Barbados is around 434 kilometres (270 mi) northeast of the South American nation of Venezuela.

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The closest island neighbours to Barbados are Saint Lucia and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to the west, Trinidad and Tobago to the south, and Grenada to the south-west. Barbados is part of Lesser Antilles.

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Barbados, a 166 square mile coral island is home to some of the most magnificent Caribbean properties, including Barbados villas and Barbados real estate.
The Barbados property market offers some of the finest beach front Barbados villas and Barbados real estate in the Caribbean as well as a marina community, golf resort and the David Lloyd tennis community. World class golf courses include designs by Tom Fazio and Robert Trent Jones Jr. You will find some stunning homes.

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Buying in Barbados real estate facts

• Land and property are available without restrictions to non-nationals.

• A non-Barbadian buyer must first get permission from the Central Bank of Barbados. This step is merely a formality.

• Vendors are liable for the property transfer tax which is charged at the rate of 10% of the purchase rice.

• Non-nationals can get up to 70% financing via FirstCaribbeanBank or bnbbank (barbados national bank)

• It is advisable to employ the services of an attorney-at-law and a reputable real estate agent to handle these transactions. Legal fees are approximately 2% of the purchase price.

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The island is 21 miles (34 km) long, 14 miles (23 km) wide, and relatively flat - Barbados' highest point, Mount Hillaby, peaks at only 1116 ft (340 m). Beautiful rolling hills have prompted many to nickname the country's northern region 'Scotland', so be sure to grab a Barbados map and spend a day trekking through the area. More information about Towns in Barbados :
Bridgetown  Speightstown  ,Holetown   Oistin  St.LawrenceGap   Fitts Village Bathsheba                 

Why Buy a home on Barbados

The Barbados warm climate, social and political stability friendly people and some stunning Bajan property makes Barbados is the perfect place to purchase that retirement house, investment or holiday home

On the West Coast of Barbados,  coral shore beaches of fine white sand stretch along a blue-green sea. Coral reefs fringe the Barbados shoreline to provide excellent snorkeling and Scuba Diving.  Along the East Coast a lively surf is blown briskly by the strong and constant trade winds and the waves pound against a  rocky shore. The constant breeze of the trade winds give Barbados a mild and pleasant tropical

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On the West Coast of Barbados,  coral shore beaches of fine white sand stretch along a blue-green sea. Coral reefs fringe the Barbados shoreline to provide excellent snorkeling and Scuba Diving.  Along the East Coast a lively surf is blown briskly by the strong and constant trade winds and the waves pound against a  rocky shore. The constant breeze of the trade winds give Barbados a mild and pleasant tropical

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Barbados Quick Facts

Capital: Bridgetown

Population: 268,000

Currency: Barbados dollar

Official language: English

Political status: independent nation, member of the Commonwealth

Entry requirements: please go to the official Barbados tourist site – click the link above

Area: 166 square miles. (430 sq km)

Religion: More than 70 denominations, the largest Anglican, with big groups of Methodists, Moravian Brethren, Roman Catholics and Jews.

Business: Banks are open 8am-3pm, Monday to Thursday, and 8am-5pm on Fridays. The main banks are Barclays Bank, Bank of Nova Scotia, Barbados National Bank, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, Caribbean Commercial Bank and Royal Bank of Canada. Cash dispensers are available. Shops are open 8am-6pm weekdays and 8am-noon Saturdays. Payment cards are widely accepted.

Electricity: 110 volts AC, 50 cycles. Most hotels have 220 AC.

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Barbados Real Estate useful links

• Barbados Government information service
• Barbados Tourism official web site
• Barbados site directory
• Caribbeanhomes4sale.com useful caribbean web site
• Barbados site directory

• Fun Barbados travel guide
• A list of Barbados Law firms at hierosgamos.org

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