When renting a home, apartment or wanting villa rentals; real estate in Barbados has never been so easy. When you have something that is as heavenly as this island, it is no wonder that people are going to want to share in the bounty; hence, our ever-expanding, very lucrative, real estate industry.
The strip from the busy capital, Bridgetown, through St James to St Peter (renowned as the Platinum coast due to the high numbers of homes owned by billionaires) is a luxury lover's dream with multi-million dollar oceanfront mansions next door to tiny wooden chattel houses, perfect sandy beaches and gourmet dining prepared by five-star chefs. The West of the island is currently experiencing nothing less than an explosion in real estate development fuelled by high demand for exclusive properties on world-class golf courses and oceanfront views.
Of the Southern parishes, Christ Church is the most energetic and fun. From the fish fry at Oistins to the trendy St Lawrence Gap, it's beach culture by day and party by night. The coastline has seen a growth in modern apartments, taking advantage of the limited beachfront space available to create a serviced lifestyle with the sea on your doorstep.
St Philip is easier, breezier: the land flattens to the cliffline, where the famous Crane Beach is, although many more coves can be found all along the eastern coast that are just as gorgeous and much less crowded. Residential real estate developments have appeared in all parishes, mainly as land lots, but some with pre-designed homes already approved and ready to build. The resale market is strong and several hotels in the area are undergoing extensive renovation.
Rural Barbados is lush and green, with roads that wind through overgrown gullies and over hills down towards rugged and windswept vistas. Favoured for the cool winds and 'out of town' feel but easy access to amenities, the countryside is dotted with golf courses and polo fields along with a variety of villa developments offering exclusive access to a luxury lifestyle.
True island life is to be found in St Joseph, where the locals go for the summer; many of the homes have been owned by the same families for years and can only be rented by word of mouth when not in use. Rugged and windswept, facing the Atlantic Ocean it's a haven for the local surfing community, which hosts an annual international meet at the Soupbowl in Bathsheba.
Renting a home, apartment or villa, or purchasing real estate in Barbados has never been so easy; there are many real estate companies and agents in Barbados, with innumerable properties on the market, who are always happy to help. Most Barbados real estate agents and companies have strong overseas connections, making it even easier to purchase from abroad.
Everyday there is something new and exciting going up somewhere on the island, offering new opportunities for real estate in Barbados. Apart from buying, if that's not your thing, we do also have a large villa rental market for both long and short term; including villas, condos, houses, palaces and apartments.
For further information on buying or renting property in Barbados then please see our extensive guide to Barbados real estate at the bottom of this page. You can find out about architects in Barbados, which you will need if you are thinking of buying land and building your own dream home.
Maybe you are interested in Barbados villa rentals or sales, if so then please review our two guides below pertaining to buying and renting a villa in Barbados.
In our Barbados real estate section you will also find real estate listings, which are listings of all real estate agencies in Barbados which will give you an idea of the types of property available to buy or rent on short and long-term leases.
There is also a guide to the trends in the real estate market to give you an insight in to the economic development of Barbados and it will give you an idea on whether or not you feel buying property in Barbados is the right investment choice. You can also review our guide on real estate prices, which will advise you on the types of property available to buy and what sort of prices that these properties sell for.
If you are just looking to rent property in Barbados, then please read our guide on renting property, as this will outline all the options available to you. Within this section you will find another guide on residential rentals, if you are looking for a long term lease. If you are looking for holiday accommodation, then please read our guide on Barbados vacation rentals.
If you think that you want to buy property then we also have a guide to buying real estate in Barbados, which contains all the important information that you need to know.
Finally, the last guide is on Commercial rentals if you are interested in leasing business premises in Barbados.
Remember when looking for your dream home, if it's beautiful, warm and perfect, it's Barbados!
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