Grand Bahama Information for Tourist and Residents

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Tourist love Breathtaking Scenery, White Sandy Beaches and Perfect Weather, That's Grand Bahama


Tourist and property buyers come to Grand Bahama consistently due to its closeness to Florida and its modern culture and facilities. The island is an excellent location for families looking to buy a second home, vacation property or a retirement home making Bahamas Real Estate very sought after. The Island has top notch medical and education facilities to serve all ages. Over the past years, yachtsmen are now mooring their yachts on Grand Bahama due to lower cost and the local of the island to the USA. It is easy to understand why people are choosing Bahamas Real Estate as an investment and Sarles Realty are the ones to help you in every step of the way to buying your new home.


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Grand Bahama Property

How to invest in Grand Bahama Property for a Second Home?

Whether you fall in love with Grand Bahama instantly, or grow to love it over time, you will not mistake the magnetic quality it posses. The islands perfect infrastructure dates back to the mid 1950's when American entrepreneur Wallace Groves laid the strong foundation for today's residential boom. Grand Bahama allows anybody who lives or visits Freeport / Lucaya the luxury of truly relaxing being unique within the entire Caribbean region. Grand Bahama has recently attracted worldwide attention due to the investment in Hong Kong based Hutchinson Whampoa, who have now built one of the largest container ports in the world at Freeport Harbor.



What important points you must consider when making your home Buying/Renting decision in Grand Bahama?


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Medical Clinic

Grand Bahama Medical Facilities

The standard of medical care on Grand Bahama is very good, there are several private clinics, a government run hospital and plenty of qualified doctors and health professionals available. The emergency number for the island is 911 or 919 and if a patient needs specific - more complicated treatment, the island is only 70 miles from the coast of South Florida and its excellent medical institutions.






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Communities on the Island

What type of Communities are on Grand Bahama

There are a wide variety of homes available in Grand Bahama. Beach front homes range in price from $500,000 for a 3 bedroom island style cottage to $4 million for an estate on the beach. You can also choose from townhouses and detached Grand Bahama homes on the canal, high rises on the beach and gated marina villages, Condos are also very popular. A selection of the gated luxury community developments include: A planned gated community nestled on the south shore in Lucaya and Fortune Cay which offers fully furnished beach cottages, custom-designed homes, beachfront and interior building home sites.




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Grand Bahama Education

How good is education on Grand Bahama?

Grand Bahama has a very good choice of schools available to everyone living on the island. There are government run schools and private schools which are usually affiliated with religious institutions. The Lucaya International School situated on the island has a unique international style of education for students from preschool age right up to grade 12. Students with special needs are provided with a good standard of education also as there are several schools working specifically with specialized curriculums. Families purchasing a Grand Bahama property know their children will have a top class education.




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Shopping on Grand Bahama

What is island Shopping on Grand Bahama like?

To find the very best prices on the island, you may have to engage in a little "treasure hunting". Although you will not find everything you need under one roof, the island has enough stores to ensure that you find exactly what you are looking for. There are 3 full-service grocery stores, several markets, a gourmet specialty food store and 2 wholesale grocers. If on vacation in a Bahamas villa, you may notice when visiting the grocery store, your bill might be slightly more as the produce is imported from the US so there is an additional charge on the goods.





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Grand Bahama Marinas

Yachting and Marinas on Grand Bahama

An increasing amount of yacht owners are opting to dock their yachts in Grand Bahama all year round. With savings of up to 30% in dockage fees in Grand Bahama and facilities comparable to those in South Florida more and more yacht owners are enjoying the facilities. It is only a short flight to the marina to enjoy a relaxing weekend which makes the island even more appealing. With expertly trained staff at several marinas it is an easy decision for yacht owners to dock their floating homes with confidence.





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Class Spirit on Grand Bahama

How is the Community Spirit on Grand Bahama?

Although Freeport is the second largest city in the Bahamas, it still has the feel of a small town with friendly locals who always have a warm welcome for visitors and new residents alike. If volunteering interests you, there are plenty of opportunities within a variety of organizations which will also help you in getting to know the locals. One of the most pleasant aspects of living in an island community is the close knit spirit with people looking out for each other and always being there in times of need. Grand Bahama has become a focal point for retired couples purchasing a special home to enjoy their now free time!




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Taking the big step and Buying Grand Bahama Real Estate

When you do want to purchase Bahamas Real Estate, there are many professional real estate brokers and attorneys who can advise you and lead you through the process. Once an offer is accepted by the seller, a 10% deposit is usually put into the sellers attorney escrow account to take the property off the market. The bar standard for attorney fees is 2.5% of the purchase price for both the buyer and seller of Bahamas Real Estate and each party needs representation. Transportation is readily available to the Bahamas so you can ship your furniture and household goods easily. As the Bahamas are only 60 miles from Florida, purchasing Bahamas property has become of ease.


Other Grand Bahama investment related points

  1. Starting a business in Grand Bahama
  2. Buying/Renting commercial property in Grand Bahama
  3. Tax incentives of business in the Grand Bahama


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