Lyford Cay is one of the world's wealthiest and most exclusive neighbourhoods and a favourite of international property buyers. Lyford Cay, which is 1.4km-long, was established in the late 1950s by the late Canadian tycoon E P Taylor. It is on the north-west coast of New Providence Island. The classic ‘old-style’ 1100-acre community features around 450 luxury homes, many in the British Colonial...
In these unique times, when society has been forced to look at its actions due to the Coronavirus crisis and broader environmental issues, now is also a good time to examine best practices for the Bahamas real estate sector. Engel & Völkers Bahamas outline our best practice suggestions and what they mean for the industry. Framework for Responsible Real Estate and Best practice for the Bahamas...
Advisor Cheryl DeGoicoechea was born and raised in Salt Pond Long, Long Island. She has been selling real estate for the past 10 years. Cheryl says not much has changed over that time but that is exactly why her clients like the island. Long Island is located in the southeastern Bahamas approximately 165 miles from Nassau and 345 miles from the United States. It is a sparsely populated island of...
When searching for an ideal Bahamas home, buyers will often have favourite communities in mind and will want to know the potential and if their target properties are fairly priced. Investors may have slightly different criteria, but they are also likely to have a list of top target communities in which to look. Whether you are searching for property in an established or an up-and-coming community, it...
Enjoy chic canal-side living in at Port New Providence – along with the convenience of docking your yacht outside your stylish single-family or townhome. The gated waterfront community on the eastern coast, also known as PNP, offers an elegant mix of single-family Colonial-style homes and townhouses – whose design is monitored to ensure architectural standards are maintained. Sign in to receive...
Stunning suites with heavenly harbour views off Paradise Island, amazing amenities including a private beach club and marina are yours at Ocean Club Estates. For the ultimate in island living, sought-after Ocean Club Estates features luxury villas with prime facilities, extensive accommodation, and grounds. Sign in to receive updated listings in Ocean Club Estates > Here The gated community is...
On September 1, Dorian reached Category 5 intensity, with maximum sustained winds of 185 mph, and a minimum central pressure of 910 mb while making landfall on Elbow Cay in the Abaco chain of islands. It is the strongest known tropical system to impact the Bahamas and left a path of unprecedented destruction through the Abaco Islands and much of Grand Bahama. Engel & Völkers advisor Paul...
If you are looking for an area full of Bahamas charm and colourful Colonial architecture – as well as being one of the best places in the world for boaters, then head to Eastern Road. The sought-after Eastern Road or Eastern Waterfront area, is named after the classic 4.3-mile winding road that follows the northeastern coast of New Providence. The region is renowned for its traditional, colourful...
You may have seen that The Bahamas National Trust has partnered with Airbnb to offer a two-month Bahamas wildlife sabbatical to five people interested in sustainability. But don’t just settle for two months in the Bahamas, buy your own property and stay as long as you want in this eco-paradise! Luxury agency, Engel & Völkers Bahamas offers a range of real estate options including prime waterside...
Engel & Völkers 2019 Real Estate Market Report shows mixed results for the Bahamas real estate market. While the total number of residential units sold on The Bahamas Multiple Listing Service slipped by about 20% throughout the islands, the average sales price for all residential property sales (including land) increased by 6.7% from $239,56 in 2018 to $255,547. Factors affecting the decrease in unit...