Buying or selling property in Barbados involves a legal process known as conveyancing. This ensures that ownership is legally transferred, due diligence is completed, and your investment is fully protected. Barbados conveyancing lawyers and real estate attorneys play a vital role in this process by: Verifying clear property title and ownership Preparing and reviewing contracts of...
Barbados is set to benefit from more than $700 million in new housing and community developments, as The Maloney Group pushes ahead with two of the island’s largest private sector-led projects. Executive Chairman Mark Maloney announced the expansion of The Residences at Coverley and Atlantic Breeze, both in Christ Church, during the TVET Council’s 4th Barbados Annual Construction and Design...
China has announced it will no longer seek special and differential treatment (SDT) at the World Trade Organisation (WTO), a move that could open the door for long-awaited global trade reforms—particularly benefiting small island developing states like Barbados. The announcement came from Chinese Premier Li Qiang in New York during the High-Level Meeting on the Global Development Initiative. The...
After years of delays, construction of the highly anticipated Hyatt Ziva hotel at Carlisle Bay is finally moving forward. Developer and construction magnate Mark Maloney confirmed on Wednesday that the vertical build is set to begin within the next two months, marking a pivotal moment for Bridgetown’s revitalisation and Barbados’ largest private investment to date. Speaking at the Technical and...
The Government of Barbados is preparing to push forward long-delayed plans to transform derelict public and private buildings into homes, offices, and rental units as the island approaches its 60th anniversary of independence. Housing Minister Chris Gibbs made the announcement while outlining his vision for rehabilitation and repurposing during the Technical and Vocational Education Training...
Barbados has hit the brakes on its proposed Tourist Accommodation Bill, delaying its passage in Parliament after strong feedback from property owners and industry stakeholders. The legislation, first introduced last week, aimed to regulate the island’s growing short-term rental market, including Airbnbs and vacation villas. Minister of Tourism and International Transport, Ian Gooding-Edghill,...
Nikki Beach, the iconic global lifestyle and hospitality brand, is making its debut in the Caribbean real estate market with the launch of Nikki Beach Residences Antigua, the brand’s first residential resort in the Western Hemisphere. The landmark development features 127 condominium residences and seven private villas, each offering direct access to the full Nikki Beach experience. Homeowners will...
Compass, one of the leading U.S. real-estate brokerages, has announced its agreement to acquire rival Anywhere Real Estate for $1.6 billion in an all-stock deal, signaling a new wave of consolidation in the residential brokerage industry. The merger would combine two of the country’s largest brokerages, creating an enterprise valued at approximately $10 billion, including debt. Compass, with roughly...
Equity financing could be the missing piece to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Barbados scale up and thrive. That’s the view of Marlon Yarde, managing director of the Barbados Stock Exchange (BSE), who believes SMEs have a real opportunity to grow if they embrace equity capital through the BSE’s Innovation and Growth Market (IGM), its junior stock market. Yarde explained that while most...
Barbadians investing through Fortress Fund Managers (FFM) are enjoying higher returns this year, with the remainder of 2025 showing strong potential, according to the firm’s latest investor update. FFM chief executive officer and chief investment officer Peter Arender noted that global markets have provided opportunities, with Fortress funds reporting solid performance across multiple categories. The...