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About buying property in Antigua and Barbuda
Antigua and Barbuda lies in the Leeward Islands, a twin-island nation of roughly 442 square kilometres. Antigua is famous for its many beaches and the sailing hub of English Harbour, while Barbuda to the north is flat, lightly populated and fringed by long pink-sand shores.
Non-citizens need a Non-Citizens Land Holding Licence under Cap. 293. The application fee is US$100, but the licence fee itself is cited at around 7% of market value, with three to six months a typical wait. That licence is waived for purchases made through the citizenship programme. Annual property tax on higher-value homes is 0.4% on land and 0.5% on buildings.
The Citizenship by Investment Programme sets the National Development Fund donation at US$230,000, with a real estate route from US$300,000. The Eastern Caribbean dollar is fixed at EC$2.70 per US$. V.C. Bird International gained added service from American, Delta, JetBlue, British Airways and Condor in 2024, a year in which the islands welcomed a record 330,281 stay-over visitors.
Antigua and Barbuda market snapshot
| Measure | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Live Antillia listings | … | Antillia approved listings |
| Stay-over arrivals 2024 | 330,281 (record) | Antigua & Barbuda Tourism Authority |
| CBI donation minimum | US$230,000 | Next Generation Equity — Antigua CBI |
| CBI real estate minimum | US$300,000 | Invest CARICOM — Antigua programme |
| Annual property tax | 0.4% land + 0.5% building | Antigua Inland Revenue |
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How to buy property in Antigua and Barbuda
Step 1: Engage a local attorney
Your attorney files the licence application and checks title.
Step 2: Apply for the Non-Citizens Land Holding Licence
Allow three to six months; waived for CBI purchases.
Step 3: Title search and due diligence
Confirm registered title, boundaries and development permissions.
Step 4: Deposit and escrow
The deposit is held by the attorney pending the licence.
Step 5: Closing and stamp duty
Pay the licence fee and transfer charges, then register the title.
Typical buyer costs
| Licence application fee | US$100 |
|---|---|
| Licence fee | ~7% of market value (cited) |
| Annual property tax | 0.4% land + 0.5% building (high-value residential) |
Planning figures only. Confirm current rates with a local attorney before you commit.
Antigua and Barbuda property FAQ
Can foreigners buy property in Antigua and Barbuda?
Yes, with a Non-Citizens Land Holding Licence, usually in three to six months.
What is the stamp duty for non-citizens in Antigua?
The main extra cost is the licence fee, cited at about 7% of market value. Confirm current transfer charges with an attorney.
Does Antigua and Barbuda offer citizenship by investment?
Yes. The donation starts at US$230,000 and the real estate route at US$300,000.
What is the average property price in Antigua?
No official index is published; Antillia will list asking prices once Antigua listings are approved.
How long does it take to buy property in Antigua?
Typically three to six months, mainly for the licence.