Project Plot of land for sale in Royal Westmoreland Golf, Westmoreland, Saint James

950,000 USD 883,500 EUR 750,500 GBP

Reference: 240884

Plot Size: 0.52 hectares / 1.28 acres

Features

Communal Pool
Golf Resort or Nearby
Tennis Court
Gym
May Require Improvement

Details

Generous plot of land for sale of over an acre, in a highly desirable location on the prestigious Ocean Drive in the Royal Westmoreland Development.

THis 5,200m2 plot overlooks the 13th fairway and comes with impressive views over the golf course to the sea beyond. This plot is set between two beautifully architecturally designed villas, and there is mature landscaping which provides privacy in a private cul-de-sac.

This is one of the most charming plots within Royal Westmorland and is an ideal place to build a dream home. An oasis set in a world class golf resort and gated community.

Royal Westmoreland offers a range of facilities including golf, tennis, communal swimming pools, gym and restaurants. Residents can dip in and out of social activities as desired. There is a beach facility also provided. It is a gated community just minutes from Holetown - the hub of the west coast,with a well stocked supermarket, a duty free shopping centre and banks.
There are also cinemas and a health centre in Holetown, great restaurants, bars and cafes.

The beautiful west coast beaches are just a few minutes drive from Royal Westmoreland.

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Barbados Property Buying Guide

1. Registering with a Barbadian Lawyer and the Central Bank of Barbados.

In order to purchase a property in Barbados you will require a registered Barbadian lawyer, their fees will be around 1.5 to 2% of the purchase price (+15% VAT). The buying process will generally take around 3 months. There are not generally any restrictions on ownership by foreigners, except for a formality that, if you are a non-resident, the Barbados Central bank must you give you permission before you may purchase a property. If you fail to gain this permission your purchase will be void. It is required by the Central Bank of Barbados that all money that is brought into the country must be registered. This can be best be handled by your Barbadian lawyer.

2. Signing the Purchase Agreement and Paying the deposit

Your lawyer will be charged with the conveyance of the title, the recording of the deeds and registering the survey plans with the Land Registry. Before you sign the Purchase Agreement and pay the 10% deposit, they will also check the agreement which will have been drawn up by the vendors lawyers. The Purchase Agreement will then be signed by the vendor and the deposit will be held by the vendor’s lawyers. The deposit will be forfeited if at any point after this you decide not to go through with the purchase.

3. The Conveyance

The register search will be carried out by your by your lawyer in order to establish whether the property or land is free from charges or any encumbrances and to establish the title. The conveyance will be drawn up by the sellers lawyer and will be checked by your lawyer. Once these checks have been made you will sign the conveyance and the balance of the funds will be paid. Once you have signed the conveyance it will go back to the venor’s solicitor to be signed by the vendor. Your part of the sale is now complete, all that is left is for the vendor to pay the stamp duty and to transfer the taxes.

4. General Information on Property Ownership in Barbados

Property can be owned in various ways in Barbados. In the name of an individual, through a trust or other entity, or through a foreign or local company. It is not unusual for non-Barbadians to purchase properties through newly formed offshore companies which are outside Barbados, but are registered to do business in Barbados.