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St. Maarten Real Estate - Very Easy To Buy
The Penthouse a beach front property in the St. Maarten real estate market is for sale. This Caribbean real estate landmark property is available for the discriminating buyer for $700,000 US.
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Visit our home page for a very comprehensive look at The Penthouse.
The island of St. Maarten/St. Martin, in the northeastern Caribbean, is the smallest island in the world to be divided between two different nations. The island is split between the Dutch and French, and the two cultures live very peacefully together on 37 square miles.
There are very few restrictions when investing in Dutch
St. Maarten real estate. You do not need to become a resident to own
real estate on St. Maarten. Real estate transactions are always closed using the European
system where the Civil Law Notary (appointed by the queen) is responsible, by law, to
both parties and is obligated to do a proper title search to insure a clear title transfer.
A personal attorney is not necessary.
Real estate closings are in English within the time frame set by
the purchase agreement and closing costs are minimal.
Summary - Laws and Taxes for St. Maarten Real Estate Ownership
- Long lease and fee simple deeds.
- Approximately 6% transfer fees; includes notary stamp and all fees.
- No land taxes what so ever.
- No capital gains tax.
- Offshore companies and investors welcome.
- Building permits and zoning are routine.
Caribbean Real Estate - Favorable Investment Opportunities
The Caribbean real estate market has some of the few affordable beach front property
real estate values left in the world. The future of Caribbean real estate is one of
controlled growth and ever increasing property values. Some of the islands, including
St. Maarten/St.Martin, are wonderful places to find great buys for beach front property.
The very favorable tax requirements(no property tax on Dutch St. Maarten) and support
of many Caribbean governments to maintain a favorable investment environment, make the
Caribbean a perfect place to invest in your beach front home. If your interested in year
round warm weather then purchasing property in the Caribbean real estate market is the
thing to do. Of all the islands in the Caribbean, St. Maarten is one of the most vibrant.
Beach Front Property - Limited Resource
The Penthouse sits right on the beach on Great Bay Harbor in Philipsburg,
St. Maarten. This beautiful beach front property
has 4 bedrooms, including a large master bedroom,
4 bathrooms, a very large living room with great views
of the harbor, mountains, sunsets and sunrises, a fully stocked
bar, a large terrace, gourmet
kitchen and all the utilities necessary to
maintain an extremely comfortable lifestyle.(see building page).
The Penthouse is furnished with the finest designer furniture and accessories
from around the world and everything is included in the sale price. The St. Maarten real
estate market has never had such an exclusive piece of beach front property available at
such price. Beach front property is a very limited resource and deals like this will not last.
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