Snowbirds fly to Turks and Caicos

As I called my father in England to wish him a happy birthday on Tuesday, he said it was really cold over there. Hard to imagine when we are sitting in as little clothing as possible and yearning to get in the sea to cool off, instead of being in front of the computer in the office.

Then a girlfriend in South Carolina called and said it was cold there. She is returning to her little house on the canal next week, for her five month stay to paint.

So it seems that the weather is turning cold quickly .Time for the snowbirds from all over the world,to prepare to come here for their winter season of catching up with friends,reading,sunning,diving,fishing and whatever.

Perhaps you should and could think about joining them?It's a great place to unwind and take stock of what's important in life.

As Delta announced recently that they were putting on an extra direct flight from Atlanta,we must have something that lots of people want.

There are owners of all sorts of properties who would be happy to rent to you from one month to a year...depends on how long you need to feel completely relaxed and integrated!

Call or e mail me for information on rentals available and maybe you will want to buy that little piece of paradise for yourself .It's all that easy.

http://www.caribbeanhomefinder.net/

(649) 242 1714

The best deal I have seen is at WEST BAY CLUB

I often drive past the impressive front entrance of the newly opened condominium resort called the West Bay Club so Lisa of Connolly Zahm offered to show me round today.

It's located in the quiet westerly end of Grace Bay so no worries about having enough beach to yourself.

All the apartments face the sea and have direct access to the Grace Bay Beach where you could walk for miles if you were that way inclined. The beach sun loungers were more alluring for me.

There is a fitness centre and spa near the pool and a poolside eatery which includes an owners' lounge with TV and continental breakfast.

Each condo owner has the use of basement storage. My husband would be happy as his jeep hard top and numerous tool boxes are always needing a home.

As she escorted me around, it was noticeable how light and airy and spacious it all felt.

Most apartments come fully furnished which is included in the price except the three bed three and half bath penthouse and there is only one of those left.

The two beds have the lock out facility so one part can be rented as a separate dwelling while you use the other or the whole lot can be open as a two bedroom. The lock out is a suite equipped with mini kitchen and separate entrance; a clever design.

One of the last units I viewed was a two bed,two bath 1,401 sq ft corner one on the ground floor.
It's slightly smaller that the other two beds and has not got the lock out facility but for $699,000 as opposed to 1,860 sq ft for $949,000, I was ready to get the cheque book out.

Apart from the price, I also liked the fact that it had its own little walkway to the beach and as its a corner one, no-one would need to venture past your outdoor seating area. which overlooks the beach.
Coupled with a rental return if wanted, not much less than the higher priced two bed, I thought it was a very good investment all round.

Don't forget the stamp duty reduction from 9.75% to 6% till the end of June.

We met some vacationers in the elevator (a lift to me) who said that they were thoroughly enjoying their stay and had had a sleepless night working out which one of the remaining units they would like to buy.

I could have told them but I kept it a secret!!

Get in touch with me if you wish to discuss real estate ( or even just to chat)
649 242 1714 or e mail me jan@caribbeanhomefinder.net or Jan.Anchor@tciway.tc

New exciting development launches

THE SHORE CLUB on LONG BAY BEACH is now Launching!

Stan Hartling, Chief Executive Officer of The Hartling Group and successful developer of The Sands and The Regent Palms, is now launching his third property on the island of Providenciales, The Shore Club on Long Bay Beach.

I asked to meet with Stan to ask him about The Shore Club and he readily found time to answer my questions and provide me with information for prospective buyers.

The Shore Club will be an exclusive, secluded enclave of just 85 suites built in traditional Barbadian style.

“The development has been designed in an S shape to take full advantage of the shoreline and therefore provide stunning ocean views from every angle you turn”, said Stan.

All this, away from the hustle and bustle of the Grace Bay tourist area, will provide the owners with a full service luxury resort with 820 feet of prime beach front while being conveniently located just over two miles from all major amenities located throughout Grace Bay.

As the Turks and Caicos Government recently announced a decrease in stamp duty fees until June 30th 2008 , Stan is offering those investing in The Shore Club, the opportunity to prepay their stamp duty to take full advantage of this decrease now.

Stan went on to say, “ In order to further assist purchasers in taking advantage of this substantial saving, The Hartling Group is willing to amend the existing payment schedule by offsetting half of the required upfront cash flow.
Please note that the 6% will need to be funded and then 3% will be reduced later on the initial deposit.”

“When we build a development it should be something we want to live with for the next fifty years.”

Stan remains one of the most successful and highly respected developers in the Turks and Caicos Islands. When he says he is going to build a luxurious, exclusive resort, he means just that, and delivers.

Having talked to owners at The Regent Palms and The Sands, I can see why they hold onto their units and repeatedly come back to stay and enjoy the enviable environments that Stan and his team have created for them.

The Shore Club will undoubtedly be another such desirable development.

Prices start at $1.33 million

To be part of The Shore Club click on “Contact me” as soon as you can because they are selling fast.
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