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About buying property in Barbados
Barbados is the most easterly of the Caribbean islands, a flat coral island of around 430 square kilometres set apart from the volcanic Windward chain. Its west-coast 'Platinum Coast' parishes of St James and St Peter hold much of the island's high-end stock, while the south coast offers a busier, more urban market.
Unlike most of its neighbours, Barbados places no restriction on foreign ownership, so there is no alien landholding licence. Non-residents buying in their own name need Exchange Control approval from the Central Bank of Barbados. Domestic transfers carry a 2.5% property transfer tax and 1% stamp duty, normally paid by the seller, and many buyers hold through an offshore company, which removes those transfer charges. Annual land tax runs from 0% to 1% of the improved value.
Barbados has no citizenship-by-investment programme. The Barbados dollar is fixed at BBD$2 to US$1. Grantley Adams International connects to North America and the UK, and the island recorded 704,340 stay-over arrivals in 2024, with December alone up from 76,839 to 87,112 year on year.
Barbados market snapshot
| Measure | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Live Antillia listings | … | Antillia approved listings |
| Stay-over arrivals 2024 | 704,340 | Barbados Statistical Service |
| December stay-overs YoY | 87,112 vs 76,839 | Barbados Statistical Service bulletin |
| CBI programme | None | Not yet sourced |
| Annual land tax | 0%–1.0% | Barbados Revenue Authority |
| Currency | BBD$2 = US$1 | Central Bank of Barbados |
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How to buy property in Barbados
Step 1: Engage a local attorney
Your attorney checks title and handles the conveyance.
Step 2: Licence: not required
There is no alien landholding licence; non-residents need Exchange Control approval instead.
Step 3: Title search and due diligence
Confirm title, boundaries and planning status; decide whether to buy personally or through a company.
Step 4: Deposit and escrow
A deposit, commonly 10%, is held by the seller's attorney on signing.
Step 5: Closing and stamp duty
Transfer tax (2.5%) and stamp duty (1%) are normally paid by the seller at completion.
Typical buyer costs
| Property transfer tax | 2.5% (usually seller) |
|---|---|
| Stamp duty | 1% (usually seller) |
| Offshore company set-up | ~US$5,000 (cited) |
| Annual land tax | 0%–1.0% |
Planning figures only. Confirm current rates with a local attorney before you commit.
Barbados property FAQ
Can foreigners buy property in Barbados?
Yes, with no ownership restriction. Non-residents buying personally need Central Bank Exchange Control approval.
What is the stamp duty for non-citizens in Barbados?
Domestic transfers carry 1% stamp duty and 2.5% transfer tax, both usually paid by the seller.
Does Barbados offer citizenship by investment?
No. Barbados does not run a citizenship-by-investment programme.
What is the average property price in Barbados?
No official price index is published; Antillia will show asking prices once Barbados listings are approved.
How long does it take to buy property in Barbados?
Timelines depend on conveyancing and Exchange Control approval; ask your attorney for a current estimate.