Ten Reasons to Buy in Barbados

1. The Caribbean climate and culture
2. Direct flights to most islands
3. Huge range of watersports such as sailing, diving windsurfing ad kite surfing. There is currently one golf course plans for another extremely high standard planned.
4. Capital growth 30% last year
5. Rental figures doubled last year
6. Tax free havens with Duty free shopping. Established western shopping eg Cartier, Bmw, Benetton
7. Prices very low in the new islands offering excellent scope for growth
8. Stable governments and dollar based currencies
9. Amazing unspoilt white sandy beaches
10. Excellent restaurants,bars and casinos with a very low cost of living.

Key Facts

• Area: 430 sq Km (166sq M)
• Population: 227,229
• Capital: Bridgetown (pop 7,500)
• Language: English
• Religion: Anglican (50%), Methodist,Catholic, Pentecostal and others
• Government: Independent state within the British Commonwealth
• Governor General: Sir Clifford Husbands
• Prime Minister: Rt Hon. Owen Arthur
• Major industries: Tourism, sugar,finance, information services, agriculture, fishing
• Major trading partner: (CARICOM), UK, USA
• Time Zone: GMT -4 or -5
• Languages: English
• Religion: Catholic 60%
• Currency: See island info