{"id":11236,"date":"2017-05-04T11:37:38","date_gmt":"2017-05-04T11:37:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/?p=11236"},"modified":"2018-02-14T04:27:15","modified_gmt":"2018-02-14T04:27:15","slug":"buying-a-home-in-the-caribbean-what-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/buying-a-home-in-the-caribbean-what-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Buying A Home in The Caribbean: What You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- SEO Ultimate Plus (https:\/\/seoultimateplus.com) - Code Inserter module -->\n<script async>(function(s,u,m,o,j,v){j=u.createElement(m);v=u.getElementsByTagName(m)[0];j.async=1;j.src=o;j.dataset.sumoSiteId='b68b392479b5981b8acf46565e9fe32a0734fc21a1f7c1e60121eaa6ca1a1c64';v.parentNode.insertBefore(j,v)})(window,document,'script','\/\/load.sumo.com\/');<\/script>\n<!-- \/SEO Ultimate Plus -->\n\n<p>To be able to settle in one of the beautiful Caribbean Islands is a dream that a <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"Land lot\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/land-lot\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/land_lot;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.0gs32y;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Land_lot\" >lot<\/a> of people have, but it\u2019s not something that many can turn into a reality. However, if you are one of those few people who can do that, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homesgofast.com\/caribbean\">Caribbean homes<\/a> can be your own little piece of heaven. However, before you make that all important purchasing decision, here are a few things that you should keep in mind.<\/p>\n<h2>See It First<\/h2>\n<p>You really need to see the property first hand before buying it. Photos on the internet can be, and often are, manipulated and edited to make things seem more attractive than they actually are. If you like something that you see online, go to the spot and check it out yourself before making any commitments. If it\u2019s possible, also take someone experienced in local real <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"Estate (land)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/estate-land\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/estate_land;http:\/\/yago-knowledge.org\/resource\/Estate_(land);http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.038t8_;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Estate_(land)\" >estate<\/a> to help you with the inspection.<\/p>\n<h2>Consider the Weather Conditions<\/h2>\n<p>The general consensus is that the Caribbean Islands are all sunshine but that\u2019s not always true. The <a href=\"http:\/\/travel.usnews.com\/British_Virgin_Islands\/\">British Virgin Islands<\/a> for example, are lush green and they experience torrential downpours throughout the year. On the other hand, Curacao is mostly dry, with unexpected showers that can be extremely heavy when they do arrive. If you are buying a <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"houses\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/house\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/house;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.03jm5;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/House\" >house<\/a> in the Caribbean, keep the following weather factors in mind:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>When it\u2019s hot, it can very hot, so choose a house that gets a lot of cool breeze from the ocean.<\/li>\n<li>The house should be equipped to handle floods as they are common occurrences in some islands after a storm blows over.<\/li>\n<li>Have a backup generator ready before you move in.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.world-weather-travellers-guide.com\/caribbean-hurricane-season.html\">Hurricanes are common and devastating<\/a> at times in the Caribbean Islands, so a strong roof and other adequate storm resistive <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"Property\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/property\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/property;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.05wrt;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Property\" >properties<\/a> are a must.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>You Will Need to Be Patient<\/h2>\n<p>Unfortunately, the local governments are almost always uncooperative when it comes to making the legal process of owning a house fast. Foreigners, in particular, may have to be patient and wait a while before everything about the deal goes through as planned. Also, depending on the island of your choice, the <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"Land (economics)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/land-economics\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/land_economics;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.01238b;http:\/\/yago-knowledge.org\/resource\/Land_(economics);http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Land_(economics)\" >land<\/a> rules, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/mortgages\" title=\"mortgage rates\">mortgage rates<\/a>, etc. will vary, so take the time to know what you are getting into before signing the deal.<\/p>\n<h2>Building Your Own Home can be Tougher than You Think<\/h2>\n<p>Yes, it can be cheaper than buying a readymade <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"homes\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/home\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/home;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.01l0mw;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Home\" >home<\/a> but only if you know what you are doing. Unless you have experience with local contractors and the real <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"Estate (law)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/estate-law\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/estate_law;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.038t85;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Estate_(law)\" >estate<\/a> business in general or you know someone who does, things can get pretty overwhelming. Materials have to be imported from the outside; rain, storm and floods can delay construction for weeks at a stretch and your budget will likely be exceeded by a lot more than what you had originally planned for, even before your home is finished. Nevertheless, if you have the resources and the time, it can also be the best option to build that house of your dreams, just the way you always wanted it.<\/p>\n<p>If you are not familiar with the Caribbean island that you plan to build a house on, the bottom-line is that you need to be. Take a vacation or two and spend time scouting the islands until you find the one that\u2019s right for you. Get to know the people, the customs, the weather and the laws a bit before making the big decision. After all, you do <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"plans\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/plan\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/plan;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.018jrr;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Plan\" >plan<\/a> to build your home there, so it only makes sense for you to be careful.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To be able to settle in one of the beautiful Caribbean Islands is a dream that a lot of people have, but it\u2019s not something that many can turn into a reality. However, if you are one of those few<span class=\"ellipsis\">&hellip;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"read-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/buying-a-home-in-the-caribbean-what-you-need-to-know\/\">Read more &#8250;<\/a><\/div>\n<p><!-- end of .read-more --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":41,"featured_media":11237,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"wl_entities_gutenberg":"","_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","spay_email":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"wl_entity_type":[602],"modified_by":null,"_wl_alt_label":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/caribbean-advertorial-image.jpg","wl:entity_url":"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/post\/buying_a_home_in_the_caribbean__what_you_need_to_know","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11236"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/41"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11236"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11236\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14262,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11236\/revisions\/14262"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11237"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11236"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11236"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11236"},{"taxonomy":"wl_entity_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/wl_entity_type?post=11236"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}