Can foreign buyers purchase in The Bahamas?

Yes. Most residential purchases are straightforward. Use local counsel for title, VAT, and, if applicable, STR registration.

What should I model before offering on a condo or branded residence?

Wind/flood insurance, HOA and club/service fees over 5–7 years, and any rental or STR policies if you plan to let the property.

How do I reduce days-on-market when selling?

Pre-inspection, light repairs, current survey and permits, insurance docs, and pricing to the comp set. Presentation and paperwork protect price.

For weddings, what’s the single most important contingency?

A contractually held indoor or covered Plan B with transport buffers—especially during hurricane season.

TL;DR

Two anchors: Four Seasons Ocean Club private residences (targeting 2027) and Baha Mar expansion (targeting 2029).
Why it matters: Brand/amenity lift supports long-run pricing in Paradise Island and Cable Beach.
Move now: Pre-underwrite insurance and fees, tighten your shortlist, and use quiet weeks to negotiate condition-based value.

Why quiet days are opportunity

When daily headlines slow, you get time to do precise diligence and have real conversations on price, condition, and terms. That’s how you win in thin supply markets.

Project Watch

Four Seasons Ocean Club — Private Residences (2027)

Thesis: Branded service + finite ultra-prime supply on Paradise Island.
What to verify: Price sheet, floor plans, HOA/service fees, rental posture.
Buyer move: Build a 5–7 year carry model and set your walk-away number now.

Baha Mar Expansion (2029)

Thesis: More rooms and programming deepen the resort ecosystem and customer draw.
What to verify: Proximity (10–15 minutes), HOA/club dues, insurance, rental rules.
Buyer move: Favor condition over “cheap”—future amenity lift rewards quality.

Micro-Markets to Watch

Paradise Island

Turnkey condos/homes near resort cores hold price.
Insurance and fee files ready = faster, cleaner deals.

Cable Beach (Baha Mar orbit)

Buy quality; amenity lift favors best-in-class product.
Confirm rental posture if yield matters.

Eleuthera / Harbour Island

Boutique privacy; strong fit for curated rentals and weddings.
Verify utilities/logistics; hold a clear backup plan in season.

Checklists (copy/paste)

Buyer

Wind & flood quotes in hand; HOA/club dues modeled 5–7 yrs.
Title/surveys and condo docs pre-reviewed.
STR registration & VAT steps mapped if renting.

Seller

Pre-inspection and light repairs done.
Current survey, permits, insurance ready to share.
Price to comp set; defend with presentation and paperwork.

Bride / Planner

Venue plus indoor/covered Plan B in contract.
Boat/ground transfer buffers written into timeline.
License documents confirmed; vendor force-majeure aligned.

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Sources & Notes

This strategy note references active project timelines for the Four Seasons Ocean Club private residences on Paradise Island (target 2027) and planned Baha Mar expansion (target 2029), plus current venue dynamics across Eleuthera/Harbour Island. Always confirm fee schedules, insurance, and developer documents before transacting.

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