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Temporary Number Change!
Added 27 June 2013
It seems the Scrubious Pips at Cable & Wireless have been scratching their noses too hard and caused a major problem with our local Antiguan telephone number!  But don't worry, we have plenty more you can reach us on.  Our local Antigua...
Moving Money to Suit You!
Added 27 June 2013
One of the important factors frequently overlooked by overseas property buyers is the true cost of your purchase. Exchange rate fluctuations can make a significant difference in the price of your property by the time you reach completion. Payme...
Great Expectations - Renting your Property
Added 27 June 2013
How do they do it?  Is it worth it?   What’s the damage?  There are many points and ‘issues’ which need to be seriously considered when loaning your property in exchange for a few dollars.   The pros and con...
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About Barbados

Barbados is a prime example of where our property finding company works at its best. With an extremely high level of real estate agents and developers to choose from, we undertake personalised searches to ensure you make a correct, informed decision. Being one of the most commercial of the Caribbean islands, recent growth has been spectacular with the coast line, as well as countryside, proving fruitful by offering enormous opportunity for the investor.

Returns on investment on this island are promising whilst direct travel to and from Europe as well as the United States will always continue to be easy and convenient. Ample development opportunity means a heightened sense of commercial activity and a chance to capitalise on future income for the discerning investor.

Barbados lies further to the south and is the most eastern of the Caribbean islands. Northeast of Venezuela and just above St Vincent and The Grenadines, Barbados offers a wealth of history and modern day interests. Golf, sailing, surfing and water sports are just some of the attractions as well as a wealth of popular evening activities which support the life of those who invest in and visit this island.

Flight time is approximately 8hrs 40 mins from the UK.

Facts & Figures

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Location Windward Islands
Capital Bridgetown
Size 166 sq miles
Population 260,000
Currency Barbadian Dollar (fixed at BD$2 to US$1)
Airports Grantley Adams International
What's Popular? Cricket, Golf, Horse Riding, Jazz Festival
Links Official Tourism Website