Privacy is one of the most important factors buyers look for in a luxury Bahamas home. This is borne out by surveys of High Net Worth Individuals that show a high level of privacy is a must-have feature when purchasing a prime property. Ana Wassitsch of Engel & Völkers Bahamas says, “Property buyers often place privacy high on their wish list. In fact, for some of our HNWIs clients, it is the...
Image courtesy of atlantisbahamas.com Ex Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham on Sol Kerzner’s contribution to The Bahamas, from the Tribune242.com The Bahamas economy had been in recession for two consecutive years when my first government came to office in August 1992. Unemployment was at 14.8 percent, the highest level since the 1970s and our foreign reserves were at $145.9m, the lowest level in a...
For Bahamas property buyers, Palm Cay offers an extensive choice of quality homes in a private, oceanfront community. The 69-acre resort community on the southeast coast of New Providence, features more than 300 townhouses/condos, marina cottages and single-family homes, many with amazing ocean views. Palm Cay includes a magnificent marina, beach club, restaurant, two tennis courts, with lighting, a...
E&V Command serves as the data-driven, all-inclusive technology portal enabling advisors to manage their entire business at their fingertips. Engel & Völkers Americas announced today the launch of E&V Command, a custom-built mobile app designed to serve the brand’s network of real estate advisors as the single, comprehensive portal for client services and business intelligence. E&V...
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...
For the ultimate Bahamas lifestyle, there is nothing quite like a beautiful Bahamas beachfront property. Living by the beach allows you to soak up the refreshing sea spray, take in the relaxing sound of the waves, and admire the amazing ocean views. Whether you want an idyllic lifestyle beachfront property or to invest and maximize rental income, Engel & Völkers Bahamas has a choice of unique Bahamas...
Romantic and historic Old Fort Bay, on New Providence, in the Bahamas, is a haven for boaters, beach, and water-lovers – and prime property buyers. Not only do you have the azure blue waters of Old Fort Bay to experience and enjoy, but the private gated community features a network of picturesque canals and waterways, along with stunning waterfront properties. As specialist Engel & Völkers...
For Bahamas property buyers who want it all, Sandyport has the perfect balance of lifestyle and amenities. Sandyport Marina Village has three distinct areas - a magnificent marina village with prime waterfront real estate, an enchanting Olde Town and a beautiful Beach Resort. The 144-acre secure gated community is to the west of Cable Beach, on New Providence. It is close to Nassau, with all the...
Bahamas tourism figures have reached an all-time high. The Bahamas attracted more than 7.2million visitors in 2019, according to figures from the Bahamas Tourism & Aviation Ministry. And that is even allowing for a slow down in growth caused by Hurricane Dorian. Tourism & Aviation Minister, Dionisio D’Aguilar, says, “It is with great pride and pleasure that I report The Bahamas’ strongest...