Grenada Buying Property in Grenada

The Insider's Guide to Buying Property in Grenada

Welcome to the 7th Heaven Properties guide to buying property in Grenada, your essential companion for navigating the enchanting appeal of this breathtakingly beautiful, friendly and serene Caribbean island.

Famed for 40 white sand beaches, 15 stunning waterfalls, and over 30 incredible dive sites, Grenada is an emerging property market for property buyers seeking their dream home or a rewarding investment in paradise.

Discover the beauty of “the Spice Island of the Caribbean” and delve into the real estate market with a showcase of property listings and blog posts highlighting the island’s unique charm and advantages.

From the ins and outs of buying property in Grenada to an essential overview of relevant taxes, this is your ultimate go-to resource.

Overview - The Real Estate Market
Why Invest?
Buying Process, Fees & Taxes
Latest Real Estate Listings in Grenada
Best Places to Buy
Residency & Citizenship
Mortgages in Grenada
How to Get There
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Overview - The Grenada Real Estate Market

Known as the “Isle of Spice” because of the nutmeg, cinnamon, and cocoa produced on the island, Grenada is lush and green, with verdant rainforests, spectacular waterfalls, and more than 45 beautiful beaches. The waters surrounding Grenada and sister islands Carriacou and Petite Martinique are equally spectacular, offering some of the best diving sites in the world and the world’s first underwater sculpture park.

Capitalizing on the allure of the turquoise sea and its proximity to the Grenadines, including the Tobago Cays and Bequia, the southern Caribbean island is emerging as an international yachting hub, with its own superyacht marina.

Unspoiled, tranquil and friendly, Grenada is a popular destination for overseas property buyers looking to enjoy idyllic island life away from the crowds.

In recent years the Grenada real estate market has experienced significant growth. Traditionally foreign buyers gravitated towards single family homes in prestigious areas in the south of the island including beachfront and waterfront houses. More recently demand for condos and apartments in professionally managed resorts has increased as buyers have prioritized a Return on Investment. Despite the growth in the market, property prices in Grenada are, for the time being, typically lower than other Caribbean islands with a more established market such as St Lucia.

Having followed the lead of nearby St Kitts & Nevis and Antigua & Barbuda in launching a Citizenship by Investment Program, the Grenada real estate market is expected to continue to develop rapidly and prices are expected to gradually rise. The program offers qualifying applicants full citizenship of the island nation in exchange for an investment in designated Grenada citizenship by investment real estate or, alternatively, a contribution to the nation’s economy.

“Unspoiled, tranquil and friendly, Grenada is a popular destination for overseas property buyers looking to enjoy idyllic island life away from the crowds”

Why Invest?

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Emerging property market with prices for real estate currently lower than other more developed Caribbean destinations.

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Wide variety of property investment opportunities catering to a spectrum of tastes and requirements from newly built apartments to sprawling historical plantation homes.

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Real estate market benefiting from Grenada’s Citizenship by Investment Program, a flourishing tourism sector which grew by 10% in 2018 to reach a record level of 160,970 stayover visitors and a pipeline of new luxury hotels.

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Direct international flights to Grenada’s Maurice Bishop International Airport from the USA, Canada and the UK.

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A quiet and tranquil island, famed for the beauty of its majestic green mountains and idyllic white sand beaches as well as the exceptional friendliness of its people.

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Highly regarded diving and snorkeling destination as the Wreck Dive Capital of the Eastern Caribbean.

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An emerging international yachting hub offering superb sailing facilities, a super yacht marina and proximity to the Grenadines.

Buying Process, Fees & Taxes

Can foreigners buy property in Grenada?

Yes, foreigners can buy property in Grenada and the Government of Grenada welcomes investment from overseas buyers.

There are no restrictions on foreign buyers acquiring real estate in Grenada and foreign buyers enjoy the same rights as Grenadian citizens.

In order to purchase real estate in Grenada, foreign buyers need to apply for an Alien Land Holding Licence (ALHL) which has a fee of 10% of the purchase price and takes 1 to 6 months for approval. Alternatively, purchasing property in an approved real estate project may qualify the buyer for full citizenship of Grenada through the Grenada Citizenship by Investment Programme.

Buying process

Buying property in Grenada is a relatively simple process, which typically involves the following steps:

Begin your property search.
Find your perfect property and make an offer.
Once you have made an offer in writing which has been accepted, the seller’s lawyer will prepare a sale agreement.
You will need to pay a 10% deposit which will be held in escrow by the seller’s lawyer.
Your lawyer will then conduct a title search and due diligence and make the final payment to complete.
Pay all required taxes and fees.

Fees & taxes

Stamp Duty

Buyers are required to pay Stamp Duty of 1% of the purchase price of the property. Some developers have negotiated concessions from the government of Grenada which have significantly cut the total paid in property taxes and fees.

Transfer Tax

Non-citizen property sellers are required to pay a Land Transfer Tax of 15% of the purchase price of the property to the Government of Grenada.

Legal Fees

Buyers are typically required to pay legal fees of 2% of the purchase price of the property.

Property Tax

There is also an annual property tax of 0.3% of the property value or 0.2% of the land value.

Latest Real Estate Listings in Grenada

$2,900,000

0.74 acres (0.3 hectares) of prime development land for sale in Grenada located just a stroll from Grand Anse Beach.

$960,000

11 bedroom apartment building for sale in Grenada situated in Morne Rouge in the heart of the Grand Anse shopping district.

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$600,000

Boutique resort for sale in Grenada nestled on a hillside overlooking the beach in Concord in the parish of St John.

$300,000

Gently sloping 0.79 acre lot for sale in Grenada situated in the highly desirable neighborhood of Fort Jeudy.

$699,000

7 bedroom home for sale in Grenada located in a quiet residential neighborhood known as Beausejour Heights.

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$1,150,000

4 bedroom waterfront home for sale in Grenada located in the quiet residential neighborhood of Fort Jeudy in the south of the island.

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Best Places to Buy

Residency & Citizenship

How long can a foreign citizen stay in Grenada?

Citizens of the USA, Canada, UK, and member countries of the Commonwealth and CARICOM are permitted to remain in Grenada on holiday without a visa for up to 3 months.

How do you become a resident of Grenada?

Individuals looking to stay longer than 3 months or move to Grenada can apply for an extension.

Individuals who have lived in Grenada for 2 years lawfully can apply for permanent residency.

How do you become a citizen of Grenada?

Individuals who have resided in Grenada for 7 years (including 2 years as a permanent resident) can apply for citizenship by naturalization.

In addition, Grenada operates a Citizenship by Investment Programme which offers qualified investors the opportunity to obtain full citizenship of Grenada in exchange for a significant contribution to the nation’s finances, either through a financial contribution to a government fund or via investment in an approved real estate project.

Mortgages in Grenada

Looking for financing to fund the purchase of property in the Caribbean?

Contrary to popular misconception, it is possible for foreign nationals looking to invest in Grenada real estate to apply for a mortgage.

Our partner – a very well respected international financial organization – offers mortgages for qualifying non-residents buying, building or improving a second home in Grenada.

For more information, see our page on: Caribbean mortgages.

How to Get There

Getting to Grenada

There are direct flights to Grenada from various cities in the USA, Canada and Europe.

International flights arrive at Maurice Bishop Airport on the south-western coast of Grenada near Lance Aux Epines, Grand Anse and St Georges.

From Europe, fly with British Airways or Virgin Atlantic from London or with Condor from Frankfurt.

From North America to Grenada, fly with American Airlines from Miami, with Delta from New York or with Caribbean Airlines from Miami, New York, Orlando or Toronto.