Inland, you'll see saltwater ponds that are home to great blue herons and snowy egrets. Visitors to Anguilla savor the carefully-preserved tranquility and serenity.  It is no wonder it is said Anguilla has become known as one of the best kept secrets in the Caribbean.  

 

Real Estate in Anguilla

Along with all its beauty Anguilla hosts some of the world’s finest real estate opportunities with some of the most luxurious hotels and intimate resorts in the world.   For someone seeking a Caribbean vacation home Anguilla is indeed a rare find.

 

This idyllic English speaking island of almost 17 miles long and 3 miles wide at it's widest point, lies in the most northern part of the Leeward island chain of the Caribbean Islands. In just an hour flight from Puerto Rico, visitors can fly directly into Anguilla, or directly to St. Maarten, Antigua, St. Thomas or St. Kitts then take an easy transfer to Anguilla:  The Anguiillan Airport (AXA) has daily flights from all these countries with American Eagle, Winair and Liat.  Anguilla is also accessible by water on a mere 20 minute ferry ride from its neighbor to the south, St. Martin/Maarten.

 

Anguilla is a coral and limestone island, so some of the finest snorkeling and diving is found just off its shores.  And because it is a coral island, the island is relatively flat with only a few rolling hills, one of the small few of the Caribbean islands with such topography.
 
Purchasing property in Anguilla can be done with ease for politically and economically as a member of the British Commonwealth, Anguilla enjoys a stable democracy and with a legal system based on British common law, foreigners purchasing real estate in Anguilla can do so with peace of mind.

 

If building your own home in Anguilla is what you  like, Expats can purchase up to .5 acre for building a villa.  The average cost to build a house in Anguilla is close to $225 per square foot excluding land and cistern construction.

 

Purchasing on sandy beach front is not possible in Anguilla as the government's policy is that land is reserved for tourism and/or commercial development.  However, it is possible to purchase property on a rocky coastline, hill side, inland with views or even on a rocky oceanfront lot that borders a sandy beach.

 

Thinking of renting out your villa?  You can. When purchasing a villa in Anguilla the buyer can designate if it will be a rental villa. There is an annual fee for this and is based on the square footage of the home and deck space.   Why not earn income when you are not using your vacation villa?

 

Anguilla’s tax system is consumption based.  There is no sales tax, income tax, capital gains tax, or inheritance tax as well as no taxes on savings and investment.  Anguilla is a great place to do business as the consumption-based tax system encourages investment and growth. Banks in Anguilla are the National Bank of Anguilla , Caribbean Commercial Bank, Barclays, and Scotiabank.  Anguilla uses US dollars everywhere, but EC (Eastern Caribbean) dollars are the official currency. Prices are quoted in either currency.  The exchange rate for the EC is $1 American=$2.67EC.

Anguilla’s successful luxury tourism economy is the backbone of the islands financial system however off shore banking is becoming more and more significant within the financial sector.

 

Even though Anguilla is known for its relaxed pace, there are a number of sports groups for activities both on and off the water from boat racing to cycling, football, cricket, tennis and bridge to name a few. Then the St. Maarten Golf course is just a mere 20 minute ferry ride away.

 

Although if it is quiet beach time and tranquility you are seeking, Anguilla is just the place.  And when you desire a different pace St. Martin is just that 20  minute ferry ride away.  Yes you can enjoy the best of both worlds.  Anguilla’s tranquility and serenity to St. Martin/Maartens more cosmopolitan presence with gambling, designer boutiques, to French creole nouvelle cuisine. 

 

Why not come call Anguilla home where tranquility and beauty is indeed a rare find.