2 bedroom Apartment for sale in Dover, Christ Church

473,000 USD 439,890 EUR 373,670 GBP

Reference: 220359

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Floor Size: 117 m2

Features

Terrace
Communal Pool
Golf Resort or Nearby
Tennis Court
Gym
Quiet Area
Parking
Good Condition
New Build or Off Plan

Details

An exciting and secure new residence in a quiet location, yet in the heart of Barbados' South Coast entertainment district, close to Dover and Accra beaches, and amenities such as shopping, restaurant, services, transportation, and nightlife.

The units all face inwards to a water garden - a large reflecting pool, combining tranquillity and natural beauty - with a communal swimming pool and landscaped islands within the water garden.

• A communal swimming pool with sun decks.
• A gym area, overlooking the water garden.
• Onsite management.
• Beautiful landscaping, including many large, mature mahogany and casuarina trees.
• Reserved parking for residents, plus guest parking.
• The reflecting pool is filled with harvested rainwater. The excess rainwater is used for irrigation.
• Garbage areas for recyclable and non-recyclable items.
• Gated community, with night time security personnel.
• Underground utilities.
• A central photovoltaic system to convert sunlight to electricity, so communal electricity bills will be minimized.
• 3-minute walk to beautiful Dover beach.
• Access to the facilities of Divi Southwinds Resort, including beach chairs, bar, restaurant, tennis, mini golf, children's play park, spa.

Project started - September 2017. Handover - mid-2020

Off Plan Prices (in US$): 2 bedroom apartment starting at US $339,500 (1,259 - 1,382 sf, incl. a covered patio of 236 - 270 sf) Harmony Hall Green - 2 Bed
New Gated Condominium Development
Communal Swimming Pool with Sun Decks
Excellent Amenities
Quiet Location
Close to Dover and Accra Beaches
"Water Garden"
Central Photovoltaic System
Communal Gym Area

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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

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