Own a piece of the rock off shore!!!
- Posted April 5th, 2009 in Real Estate Info
A lot of emphasis has been placed on off shore investments as safe havens in an effort to stave off heavy taxation. However, there are enough sad stories to indicate that those schemes did not work for many as they recount their misfortunes.
Real estate has always been a safe way of investing until creative marketing led many down the path of speculation and greed. However, it is important to note that everyone is not broke. If I held that view, I wouldn’t write this article. There are investors who applied restraint and have lived to fight in this new era of correction and regulation.
Off shore investment in real estate seems like the answer to those investors who are left standing with cash in their pockets. In today’s world Cash is King. It has always been so but in times of prosperity, lots of things are taken for granted. So let us be smart and seek out opportunities to invest in real estate.
What must an investor be looking for?
1. A country that welcomes direct foreign investors. In this regard, I take pleasure of introducing to you St. Lucia where I made my home 32 years ago. St. Lucia was rated #34 in the 2008 World Bank Report on Ease in Doing Business among 180 countries. I have promoted St. Lucia over the years as a unique destination for business/investment, vacationing and retirement.
2. A country which is unique in its offerings and is in demand. Saint Lucia is 238 square miles, with a population of 160,000 and beauty all around. No attraction is more than 90 minutes away regardless of where ever you are on the island. St. Lucia is rated for several years as the number one destination for Honeymooners. Saint Lucia has World Heritage Site recognition for its Pitons. Ophra Winfrey is ecstatic about Saint Lucia and declares St. Lucia as one of five must see places on Planet Earth!
3. A country where property prices are not inflated and are fair and realistic, and there is still room for substantial development.
4. A country with educated, skilled and friendly people, and crime is under control.
5. A country that offers a lifestyle for investors that is world class. St. Lucia is Simply Beautiful with world rated restaurants, villas, hotels, entertainment that meets international standards. St. Lucia Jazz, Kalalu Festival, Carnival, etc.
6. A country with easy access to regional and international air travel.
The island nation of Saint Lucia can best be described as Paradise. You are welcomed to Own a Piece of the Rock and stay with us!
Edward A. Harris
Realtor/Broker, Business & PR Consultant
Networker, Private Sector & CSR Advocate
