• The process of buying is buyer specific in the sense that it is decided by the nationality of the prospective buyer. If the buyer is a foreign citizen then he or she must obtain a Non-Citizen Land Holding License in order to buy property. This costs five percent of the value of the property that you wish to buy and there is a waiting period of between three to six months to obtain approval for purchasing the license. Besides this, the license is specific only to the property that you want to purchase.
• In order to purchase a property in Antigua and Barbuda, one must retain a solicitor to apply to the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands on your behalf for an Alien Land Holding License, which has to be approved by the cabinet.
• For a list of real estate agents, click on this link: http://www.antigua-barbuda.com/news_information/general_info.asp.

• police clearance from the country where you previously lived
• evidence of sufficient funds

The Ministry of Agriculture Lands, Housing & the Environment
Queen Elizabeth and Independence Highway
(268) 462 -1007/8, 462 -0027, 562-5596
FAX: (268) 462-6104, (268) 562 -1303

For a list of real estate agents, follow this link: http://www.antigua-barbuda.com/news_information/general_info.asp

Anyone in Antigua and Barbuda who wants to own a property.

Official costs that you must consider:

• 2.5% Stamp Duty.
• Legal fees of between 1-2% of the property value and when the property is sold again, you have to pay a tax (Stamp Duty) of 7.5%.
• Real Estate Agents Commission of between 5% - 7%.
• A 10% duty is imposed on the cost of property purchased by non-nationals.

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• Consider your primary purpose when buying a property in Antigua and Barbuda.
• Non-citizens have to acquire a license to be able to purchase property in Antigua. With the license, the transaction can proceed.

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If you wish to own your home or any property in Antigua and Barbuda, you have the right to do. Antigua is a good spot for non-residents looking to buy property in the Caribbean, with a good business climate and a stable political system. The government in general encourages foreign investments.

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How to Purchase a Property in Antigua and Barbuda: http://www.antigua-barbuda.com/news_information/faqs.asp
Antigua and Barbuda Ministry of Agriculture: http://agricultureantiguabarbuda.com/
Antigua Nice: http://www.antiguanice.com/v2/index.php

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