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2010: Your Window of Opportunity... Why Now is the Right Time to Invest in Roatan
"Old stereotypes die hard... and they're the best friend of the overseas property buyer," says Lee Harrison, International Living's roving Latin America reporter.
That is certainly true on Roatan. And that can work to your advantage.
The island suffered a lack of tourists (as did the rest of Honduras) when the nation's president was removed from office in the summer of 2009 (some say coup/some say constitutional removal). Whatever the case, it's too bad people stayed home.
Because in truth, nothing out of the ordinary happened on Roatan, where the sun remains as bright... the sand as white... the diving as rewarding... and the people as welcoming as ever.
Yet the mainstream media frenzy back in 2009 kept visitors at bay. Local businesses suffered. Property prices stagnated.
Unfortunate for folks on the ground. But good news for you. The situation has created a short window of opportunity for you -- and chance to grab property from very willing sellers at what is really below-market pricing.
You see, the political situation in Honduras has stabilized. It's business as usual today (never was anything but on Roatan, truth be told). Yet the media rarely covers the lack of a crisis. So word has been slow in getting out.
Right now, there's a disconnect there between people's perception and the reality on the ground. And you can benefit by grabbing temporarily lower prices -- while they're still lower.
This window of opportunity won't be open for long. The US has lifted its travel caution. Cruise ships are back this season... disgorging thousands of tourists at a time. Charter flights from Italy have returned. In short -- visitors are coming back. And when their numbers go up, so do property prices.
In March 2010, USA Today ran an in-depth article on Roatan that says, essentially, the same thing we've said here. Give it a read. And then grab your own toe-hold in Roatan, before it's too late.
Today is the time to get your foot in the door. Details about good-value properties here.
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| The Region's next
"It" Spot "Though
most Americans have never heard of Roatan, the place is well on its way
to becoming the region's next 'it' spot. Cruise companies, airlines,
and foreign real estate investors are moving in, bringing new
construction projects--and potentially hundreds of thousands of
tourists." -- Wall St. Journal
| | 20% Capital Growth…
a Mouth-Watering
Prospect"…
the consistent 20 per cent capital growth [on Roatan] is a
mouth-watering prospect not found in many other Caribbean destinations,
or indeed throughout the rest of the world. And that 20 per cent can be
exceeded by a savvy buyer."
-- A Place in the Sun, UK | | A Sleepy Island
Waking Up with
Big Plans"The
sleepy Honduran island of Roatán, known for scuba diving and fishing,
is waking up with big plans, with
both Royal Caribbean and Carnival
building new cruise terminals there, and the Westin Resort & Spa
Roatan scheduled..."
-- New York Times
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This
Caribbean island off the coast of Honduras -- just two hours non-stop
from Miami or Houston -- is the region's last frontier...
The
U.S. Virgin Islands, the Bahamas, Belize... they've long since been
discovered. And the sky-high property prices you'll find there today
reflect that. But on Roatan you'll discover world-class
property for a fraction of what you'll pay elsewhere in the region.
This lush island makes sense for lots of reasons...
- This is quintessential Caribbean, with long, white beaches and lush, green interiors.
- The snorkeling and diving along this hemisphere’s largest barrier reef is among the best in the world, and here you avoid the crowds that invade much of the rest of the Caribbean.
- The islands are English-speaking, which makes vacationing, living, and doing business here easy.
- The retiree legislation allows you to bring in your car and household goods duty free and to receive your Social Security and pension income tax free.
- The Free Tourist Zone eliminates
sales tax and customs import duties. And the capital gains tax is
reduced from 10% to 4% -- incredible incentives for both land owners
and business owners.
- The cost of living is affordable.
For example, you can hire a live-in maid who will cook and clean for
you full-time for just $40 a week. A doctor’s visit costs $15 or less.
You can buy fresh-caught fish for $1.80 a pound, shrimp for less than
$4, and lobster for less than $6.
- Medical care is reliable and professional, with two small hospitals and several clinics serving the islands. Plus, in an emergency, air-evacuation services can whisk you to the mainland in half an hour.
- And best of all: You can own the tropical getaway you’ve always dreamed of for a small fraction of what it would cost you elsewhere in the Caribbean.
If you're interested in traveling to Roatan to see this island and its opportunities for yourself, visit: www.opportunity-travel.com.
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