St. Lucia Real Estate News
This page serves to act as an essential resource for anybody with an interest in St. Lucia Real Estate, and will be updated regularly with news articles on property developments, local, regional and international markets and their effect on St. Lucia. We will also bring you features prepared by local experts on the many facets of real estate, including lawyers, economists, investment bankers, insurance providers and architects.
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August 23rd, 2010 - St. Lucia sees Record Growth in Visitor Arrivals
Tourism officials in St Lucia are reporting that record growth in visitor arrival figures for the first half of 2010 are being matched by impressive global accolades for the country and many of the hotels and resorts that offer outstanding hospitality on the island...
August 20th, 2010 - St. Lucia Ranked in Top Ten for Relaxation & Romance
One of the world's top sources for travel tips and advice has placed the Caribbean island of Saint Lucia among its ten best destinations. The TripAdvisor 2010 Travelers' Choice Best Destination Awards put Saint Lucia in the Top 10 Destinations in the Caribbean and Mexico region for two categories...
June 17th, 2010 - St. Lucia One of the World's Best Value Housing Markets
International estate agency group Savills has published a list of best-value destinations in 35 countries across the globe, and St. Lucia is ranked at #6, ahead of many of the usual favourites, and one of only two Caribbean destinations to make the list (the other being St. Kitts & Nevis at #8)...
June 10th, 2010 - JetBlue Increases Summer Flights to St. Lucia
JetBlue airways has recently added additional flights from New York's JFK airport to St. Lucia. Flights now depart five times per week, with special fares from as low as $99 each way, but hurry, this offer is only valid for travel until June 2010.
June 8th, 2010 - St. Lucia Redefining Image as "Barefoot Luxury"
St Lucia is looking to redefine its image as "barefoot luxury" according to Minister of Tourism Allen Chastanet. Plans to improve infrastructure and amenities for the top-end of the market include a luxury casino, an upper yacht marina, a multi million pound shopping mall and a new airport...
April 27th, 2010 - Caribbean Resort Development Scene Recovering
With two weeks to go before the annual Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Investment Conference in San Juan, it may still seem optimistic to believe that the Caribbean resort development scene has already bottomed out and is now in recovery mode, but that is the belief of Robert MacLellan who has a long and specialist track record in the region...
April 20th, 2010 - New Residency Rules for the Caribbean
Some Caribbean Agents have seen sales enquiries up as much as 60% in the early part of 2010. Of these up to 20% are a direct result of the Economic Citizen Partnership which allows purchasers...
March 22nd, 2010 - UK's Super-Rich say 2010 is a Good Year to Buy
Property has pipped equities to the title of most popular asset class among the world’s wealthiest individuals, according to a report published today. The survey by Knight Frank of Citi Private Bank’s international high-net-worth clients — those with assets worth more than $10 million...
March 15th, 2010 - St. Lucia Launches Orchid Project
Already a hugely popular Caribbean destination St. Lucia is well known for its majestic twin Pitons (not to mention the beer of the same name!) and its annual Jazz Festival, but it could soon become know for something completely different - orchids. With assistance from the Taiwanese Government local farmers have constructed...
March 2nd, 2010 - Landings Launches New Restaurant
The Landings, one of the most exciting developments on the island of St. Lucia for many years, has recently announced the addition of a new fine dining restaurant, The Palms, to complement the existing amenities at the beachfront resort. The Palms joins The Beach Club in providing a fine dining experience for guests at the ultra-chic resort...
February 20th, 2010 - St. Lucia Named #1 Caribbean Island
St. Lucia has been named as the Best Caribbean Island for 2010 by the North American-published Porthole Cruise Magazine. World-renowned Soufriere resort Jade Mountain also picked up the award for Best Caribbean Resort. Publisher and Editor-in-Chief Bill Panoff noted that...
January 26th, 2010 - UK Recession is Officially Over
The recession is officially over, according to figures published this morning which showed that the UK economy grew by 0.1% in the last three months of 2009. It marks the end of a six-quarter long contraction of the economy – the longest period...
December 1st, 2009 - Wealthy Investors Regain Appetite for Property
Confidence in the real estate sector is returning among high-net-worth individuals according to a new survey from Barclays Wealth. Over the next two years, 35% of the survey’s respondents said they plan to increase the proportion of their portfolios dedicated to real estate, excluding their primary residences...
November 30th, 2009 - Freedom Bay St. Lucia Previews at the London Hilton
It was an international celebrity list of invitees that gathered last week at the Hilton Hotel London to be the first to preview the eagerly anticipated five star ‘eco-luxury’ villa resort at Malgretoute, Soufriere. Among the guests were Ministers of the Saint Lucia Government, with Former US President Bill Clinton...
November 8th, 2009 - Yachting Registration Desk for St. Lucia
The Saint Lucia Tourist Board was well represented at the 50th annual Fort Lauderdale Boat Show, which was held from October 29-November 2. Over $3 billion worth of super yachts, boats, engines and thousands of accessories from every major marine manufacturer and builder, worldwide, were...
September 28th, 2009 - Property Investment in St. Lucia Growing Steadily
The Caribbean island of St. Lucia is beautiful, unspoiled and undeveloped. Encouraged by the government, tourism is steadily increasing year by year. New development is strictly governed to preserve the environment which adds to the attraction...
September 21st, 2009 - Rental Income 'Tax Holiday' and New Flights boost St Lucia Market
New flights to St Lucia, starting this autumn from the UK, USA and Germany will provide a significant boost to Fly to Let owners and on-island property builders. The developers of The Landings, a luxury development based around a private yacht harbour near Rodney Bay believe it will increase...
September 4th, 2009 - Real Estate Investment in St. Lucia set to boom
Demand for property in St Lucia is set to skyrocket following news that new direct flights from both the UK and the USA are set to take off from October this year - making access to the Caribbean island far quicker and easier - and when coupled with the country's tax holiday on rental income, St Lucia is looking a solid bet for investors and holidaymakers alike...
August 30th, 2009 - Sales at The Landings buck International Trends
While investors in Sunbelt real estate have watched their property values slip and slide over the past year, those who discovered the tiny island of St. Lucia have smiles on their faces. At prices that are as much as 60% lower than on nearby Barbados, St. Lucia's property values have increased 40% per annum for the last two years, according to the UK's World Wide Resource...
August 24th, 2009 - The Changing Face of Caribbean Architecture
Architectural house design on the 7000 islands that make up the West Indies has developed over centuries of time with influences from Europe, Africa and the United States. There are stories behind every feature of these interesting unique homes and how they have developed over time. During the 1600's the original settlers in the Caribbean created wattle and daub houses, using braided...
August 12th, 2009 - Gary Player Development for St. Lucia
The Gary Player Group is expanding its global brand with the recent announcement of an extraordinary new real estate venture in concert with Harlequin Hotels & Resorts at The Marquis Estate on the stunning northeast coast of St. Lucia, an unspoiled Caribbean island gem. The five-star beach resort project was officially unveiled at a special launch event hosted by Harlequin Hotels & Resorts at The Grove...
The Residences at the Ritz-Carlton, St. Lucia
Situated on 190 acres of stunning beachfront property, The Residences at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Lucia is an island jewel overlooking the Caribbean Sea. The grounds will feature winding paths where you can meander through the lush landscaped gardens with paved courtyards, immense water fountains and tropical plants. The Residences have been designed in a Caribbean style to harmonise with...
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