The allure of owning a piece of paradise

Acquiring a property can be a momentous decision in your life. Whether it is your primary home, a second residence, or an investment property, making the right choice is crucial.

Buying in Antigua & Barbuda seems like a no-brainer. This stunning corner of the world offers the perfect setting for your real estate dreams to become a reality. Picture yourself owning a property overlooking a dazzling palm-fringed beach lapped by shimmering turquoise seas. It’s the kind of paradise everyone dreams of.

But Antigua’s allure extends far beyond its picturesque beauty - although its 365-picture-perfect beaches, translucent waters and lush landscape are hard to resist. This captivating island boasts world-class yachting and sailing, high-end restaurants, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Nelson’s Harbour and countless other attractions. Luxury real estate developments continue to spring up across the island, offering something for every taste.

Not to be outdone, Antigua’s sister island, Barbuda, is also receiving its fair share of developments. This island is a dream come true for beach lovers and was Princess Diana’s favourite escape. Imagine setting foot on one of its incredible, famous pink-sand beaches where your footprints often remain the only ones. Barbuda is also home to extraordinary natural wonders, including the largest Frigate bird sanctuary in the Western Hemisphere. It offers a different but equally attractive way of life to its larger sister.

If you have a family and are considering purchasing a property, rest assured that Antigua & Barbuda has you covered. The country has a range of public and private schools, including one that offers the International Baccalaureate, along with a wide range of tertiary education options, including the fourth-landed campus of the University of the West Indies. The country has a good health system, a robust banking and financial sector, reliable telecommunications, a stable government, and a thriving economy. What more could you ask for?

Furthermore, with convenient daily direct flights to North America and Europe, the islands offer easy access. Just four hours from New York and eight from London, you can easily meet your business appointments whilst indulging in your island lifestyle.

But here’s the real kicker: with purchasing real estate being one of the options in the Citizenship by Investment Programme, not only can you purchase your own piece of paradise by buying one of the high-end luxury villas or apartments on one of the fabulous developments across the islands, but more importantly you have the opportunity to become a citizen of this remarkable nation with all the freedom-to-travel and other benefits this entails. And with the necessary investment starting at just US$200,000 for a share of a property, you could also be on your way to generating a rental income in no time.

Antigua & Barbuda’s CBI programme is in the top five of the 2023 Q1 Henley Passport Index. Citizenship to the islands allows visa-free travel to over 160 jurisdictions, including Hong Kong, Singapore, the UK and Schengen area.