Property in Barbados

 

Barbados PropertyKnown throughout the world for its friendly people, diverse culture and stunning natural scenary, the beautiful island of Barbados is widely recognised throughout the world.

 

For people looking to purchase a property in the Caribbean, Barbados presents an exceptionally strong case. This is predominantly down to its highly successful tourism industry which generates considerable numbers of visitors each year, and which forms a high percentage of the regions GDP.

 

Barbados is situated on the far east of the Caribbean Sea, and is an integral part of a chain of islands known as The Windward Islands. Its tropical climate is kept temperate due to the trade winds which come off the Atlantic, ensuring Barbados enjoys a pleasant climate throughout most of the year.

 

In the past couple of years, there has been a considerable increase in demand for property in Barbados, especially from the UK, which makes up approximately 36% of the overseas buyers on the island. Popular new developments, such as the Merricks Beach Resort, and those at the residential Marina in Port St Charles have without doubt captured the imagination of people considering investing in property in the Caribbean, and these trends are currently only showing signs of increasing.

Apartments at the Merricks

The Merricks - One Bedroom Apartments In Barbados£295,000

The luxury 5 star Merricks Beach Resort is situated in a stunning cliff top position in the south east of Barbados on the ruggedly beautiful Atlantic coast and enjoys spectacular panoramas forged over millions of years by the powerful Atlantic Ocean's winds and waves. Located in the parish of St Philip, 4km north of The Crane and next to Sam Lord's Castle it's just 20 minutes from the Sir Grantley Adams International Airport.