Blog entries

Rethinking Sell, Sell, Sell and First Impressions

lisa — Mon, 14 May 2012 20:39:42 +0100

WELCOMING Clients to your home is the single most important part of selling your property…especially when those visitors are potential buyers.

HOW IT WORKS… Preparing your home for the sales market is crucial to a successful sale. You'll never get a second chance to make a first impression! Remove and pack away all personal items prior to placing your property on the market. This allows everyone to see the “true” property at its absolute best! LookRead More...

FURNISHINGS

lisa — Tue, 08 May 2012 01:55:35 +0100

A strong and vibrant real estate industry requires a broad range of ancillary services. Home décor and furnishings is one of the retail businesses that supports and is supported by real estate. Grand Cayman has numerous furniture and home décor stores for fitting out your Cayman real estate purchase.

Most residential properties in the Cayman Islands are sold already furnished. However, many new owners want to replace or add to the existing furnishings inRead More...

Cayman Property Features Turnkey Business for Sale

lisa — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 19:21:51 +0100

Long standing web based travel service representing over 100 luxury vacation rentals exclusively in the Cayman Islands ranging from 1 bedroom condos to 6 bedroom estates. Web 3.0 site has extensive search functionality, property ratings, reviews and rich photo galleries. Making a fantastic income. Contact me for further information. For more information, please contact info@caymanluxuryRead More...

Innovative Model for Commercial Development

lisa — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 18:02:33 +0100

A new retail operation is being developed in George Town via a long-term lease with the Cayman government. The George Town Craft Market will be redeveloped by one of Cayman’s leading duty free retailers, Magnum Jewelers. Magnum will lease the existing property, which belongs to the crown, and finance the complete renovation and build-out to turn the market into a premium tourist shopping location. As part of the agreement, Magnum is required to provide space for the Sunrise centre, the Read More...

Cayman Property Feature; "Hummingbird, Cayman Kai"

lisa — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 20:01:25 +0100

DRASTICALLY REDUCED FOR QUICK SALE! "Hummingbird" is the Perfect home for those that enjoy boating as there is a concrete slip with concrete boat ramp. There is also a two car garage/boat storage garage. Located across the street from Rum Point and only minutes down the canal to the North Sound. Priced 20% below any&Read More...

Quiet Hurricane Season Predicted for 2012

lisa — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 19:44:58 +0100

The official start of the hurricane season (June1) is still a couple of months away. But we are glad to hear the predicition that this year's forecast is for a quiet season. The experts at Colorado Statue University (ironically, this inland institution is among the leading forecasters) are predicting only 2 major hurricanes of 111+ mph winds for the Caribbean.

Hurricane planning and preparation for property owners is an easy process. Insurance companies and hardware and gRead More...

Cayman Property Feature "Cayman Kai Cliff"

lisa — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 20:15:21 +0100

With the view that goes on forever, overlooking the most exquisite expanse of Caribbean Sea and kissed by constant Trade Winds, this 3/4 of an acre elevated aerie affords commanding views of all the blues & greens of the Creator's palette from its 100 feet of ocean frontage. A stairway from the house, situated atop a bluff, leads down to the private sandy beach. Reef-protected; it's the perfect spot for snorkeling.

Inside the colors are just as striking, with bright tRead More...

Cayman Brac Airport Expansion for Direct Flights

lisa — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 14:25:51 +0100

The announcement of plans for an expansion to the Cayman Brac airport is welcome news to the real estate industry in the Cayman Islands. Cayman Brac is one of the two smaller “sister islands” to Grand Cayman. The Brac (as locals call it) and Little Cayman are snapshots of time gone by, where residents (and tourists too) ride their bicycles down the middle of the quiet two-lane roads, vast tracts of land are still undeveloped and a simpler pace and rhythm of life prevail. The Brac Read More...

Cayman Property News - the proposed Georgetown Boardwalk

lisa — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 21:50:53 +0100

This week's Cayman Property News under the sun focuses on - the proposed George Town Boardwalk. Taking inspiration from existing boardwalks in Havana, Miami, New York & Paris this boardwalk links downtown George Town to Seven Mile Beach and is sure to excite tourists & locals alike.

The Central Planning Authority is currently considering the application received for a .25 mile boardwalk/sidewalk on the seaside of North Church Street. The boardwalk is planned to ruRead More...

Government Building is LEED Certified

lisa — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 20:56:49 +0100

We wrote recently about green construction in the Cayman Islands and have since learned that the new Government Office Accommodation Building (GOAB) has received Silver certification from LEED - Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design.

The GOAB is a massive office building in George Town which opened in 2011. It was built to bring together a large number of government offices that had been spread across numerous locations previously. The GOAB is the heartbeat oRead More...

Cayman Property a World of Opportunity in 2012

lisa — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 23:05:19 +0100

We can all attest to the natural beauty, charm and allure the islands bring us, the exceptional weather, diverse offering of restaurants sure to please even the most disconcerting palate, as well as a host of entertainment and business offerings easily accessible to ensure you can conduct business with ease while meeting all of your pleasure and vacation demands during your stay in Cayman.

The Cayman Islands are a treasure trove of possibilities with the new Cayman Enterprise City. A fRead More...

Hurricane Construction Standards

lisa — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 23:54:50 +0100

New home construction in the Cayman Islands adheres to strict local standards that are designed to take tropical weather, including hurricanes, into account. The local standards are derived from best practices in Florida which have been fine-tuned over many decades by government authorities with input from industry.

Of course, contractors who do the work of building have different styles and price points. So it is wise to inquire about the specific hurricane features included in your nRead More...

Cayman Property Feature "Shirley's Sand Castle"

lisa — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 23:40:45 +0100

"Far from the madding crowd" in the tranquil beachfront community of Cayman Kai, this beachfront Rum Point property is known as "Shirley's Sand Castle". Awaiting a thoughtful, loving touch to reach its full charm and tropical amience, this 2 bedroom/2 bath seaside cottage is open, airy, and full of sea breezes and sparkling light which brightens the interior casual entertaining -from beRead More...

Green Construction

lisa — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:16:36 +0100

Cutting-edge building techniques that produce eco-friendly structures have taken root in the Cayman construction industry. The Sailfish Estate in Sunrise Landing on Grand Cayman is an exemplar of modern green construction. And Cayman Enterprise City has announced its commitment to sustainable construction.

Energy efficient fittings (windows and doors) and appliances have been around for decades, with the aim of reducing costs for the owner. Energy efficiency is still at the heart of enRead More...

Cayman Property Feature "Res Ipsa"

lisa — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:59:33 +0100

Experience the Essence of Island Living at "Res Ipsa" Enjoy the brilliant blue hues of the Caribbean Sea, gentle island breezes & lapping ocean waters right at your door-step! The water is as crystal clear as you will ever find and the views can be shared from every room! Located on Little Sound, Rum Point & Kaibo are just a short walk. This sRead More...

Cultural and Environmental concerns

lisa — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:55:39 +0100

Today's headlines include notice of a rally by protesters who are opposing part of the ForCayman development. The protesters object to the closing off of a segment of West Bay Road - the segment that currently includes access to Public Beach. This segment also includes the last section of West Bay Road with direct views of the water. This protest is a cultural one. There have been several environmental protests as well recently.

Another large project, a residential development in SouthRead More...

Cayman Properties, Steady as she goes in 2012

lisa — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 22:15:50 +0100

Despite the global challenges, Cayman remains steady and on-course. Patience, the key word for the global challenges of our times. Property pricing, KEY, being realistic in pricing, key, for all properties in order to maintain continued market activity. All indications are that the slated public & private projects will be well worth the wait! The ForCayman Investment Alliance projects, Morritt’s Tortuga Expanison, Willow House, a 5 storey office building(currently under constructionRead More...

Expansion plans at Morritt's Tortuga

lisa — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 21:41:10 +0100

Last week the developers of Morritt’s Tortuga Club and Morritt’s Grand Resort announced a $58mil expansion starting in 2012. This announcement echoes end of year forecasts predicting that construction and development will recover in 2012. And at the same time, it defies regional predictions that the Caribbean is still in a slump with a long way to go before returning to pre-2008 levels of activity.

We are not surprised that the Morritt’s enterprises would choose to exRead More...

Cayman Real Estate.... Definitely a Happy New Year 2012 from Moody's Global Rating Agency

lisa — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 23:50:36 +0100

Moody’s, the Global Credit Rating Agency, has given the Cayman Islands a rating of Aa3 for their recent attempts to improve the economy, which would end in a fiscal surplus and reduction in debt. Moody’s said that the rating was given for the Cayman Islands’ high per capita gross domestic products, the highest among British colonies, and their low debt burden. The Cayman Islands’ GDP of $52,759 is the tenth highest GDP of all British colonies.

AnotheRead More...

Cost of Construction in Cayman

lisa — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 20:41:49 +0100

BCQS, the well-known property development and consulting firm, has released its market trend report for 2011. Key among the trends presented is that construction costs, after rising for the last several years, are predicted to drop in coming years.

In BCQS's analysis, Cayman ranks as the third highest in overall construction costs in the Caribbean region, with only Turks and Caicos and Barbados being more expensive. However, in commercial construction, Cayman far outranks the rest of tRead More...