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Leading Realtor warns against Additional Real Estate Tax, urges Incentives to boost jobs, ownership
Leading Realtor warns against Additional Real Estate Tax, urges Incentives to boost jobs, ownership
A leading realtor is urging government to eliminate the 7.5% VAT on real estate transactions that took effect July 1, claiming there has never been a more critical time to encourage and incentivize investment, particularly in home ownership...
PM raises land concerns with realtors
PM raises land concerns with realtors
Prime Minister Perry Christie has raised concerns about the pricing and availability of land for Bahamians with representatives from the country's real estate sector.
Last week, Christie outlined a myriad of issues facing the sector when he, along with the Minister of State of Investments Khaalis Rolle and Director at the Bahamas Investment Authority Joy Jibrilu, met with the Bahamas Real Estat...
Realtors Applaud RBC Pre-approval Certificate
Realtors Applaud RBC Pre-approval Certificate
Local realtors are applauding the efforts of a leading bank to ensure that potential buyers are able to purchase a home. Matthew Sweeting, a sales and marketing associate at Bahama Islands Realty, believes that the issuance of RBC's Certificate of Mortgage Pre-Approval will go a long way in addressing many issues associated with buying homes locally.
Realtors Weigh in on Property Tax Reform
Realtors Weigh in on Property Tax Reform
Poor communication, slow processing and the lack of accountability for offenders are all areas the government must address when reforming property tax, according to top realtors. Following yet another downgrade to the economy by Moody's, public officials are putting the finishing touches on a "white paper" to suggest a series of reforms for revenue generation.
Wilson: Anger Over Part-Time Realtors Irrelevant
Wilson: Anger Over Part-Time Realtors Irrelevant
The president of the Bahamas Real Estate Association (BREA) says the growing discontent among realtors over allowing part-time workers in the industry is "irrelevant" based on a decision by the Supreme Court.
Bahamian Realtor Reaches Top Tier
Bahamian Realtor Reaches Top Tier
BAHAMIAN realtor Ryan Knowles has been awarded the Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist designation, catapulting the 24 year-old into the top tier of real estate agents.
Bahamian Realtors At Americas Summit
Bahamian Realtors At Americas Summit
Members of a leading Bahamian real estate firm recently participated in a regional leaders meeting for Sotheby's International Realty, an event that brought together brokers and managers from key Americas region markets.
Realtor drives theStreets of Wonder
Realtor drives theStreets of Wonder
Every once in a while an exceptional idea comes knocking on your door. For 17-year real estate veteran, Carmen Massoni, it came in the form of 'Street of Wonders' - a collage of art, architecture, cuisine and fashion, with Turnberry Townhomes at Charlotteville as the backdrop.
This coming weekend, from June 25-26, visitors to the gated community in western New Providence will have a chance to t...
Bahamas Realty, Paradise Sales & Rentals Join Forces
Bahamas Realty, Paradise Sales & Rentals Join Forces
Two of The Bahamas' most established real estate firms, Bahamas Realty and Paradise Sales & Rentals, announced today they are joining forces effective November 1.
"We are literally and figuratively marrying the two companies," said Robin Brownrigg, a director and president of Bahamas Realty. Brownrigg's wife, Andrea, founded Paradise Sales & Rentals in 1992 and will now join her husband, becomi...
Selling Paradise-Sterling Bahamas Realty
Selling Paradise-Sterling Bahamas Realty
Sterling Realty officially launches with open house. Scores of executives and professionals were on hand for the official launch of Sterling Bahamas Realty Limited (SBR) Thursday at a posh $6.5 million Ocean Club Estates...