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5 Misconceptions About Moving to Belize

Belize is an amazing place to live and there are tons of opportunities for people not only looking to retire but also invest and/or start a business. Moving to Belize is much easier than in other countries with a lot of incentive programs in place. But there are a few things everyone should know before moving to Belize (to avoid any surprises). The lifestyle in Belize & Ambergris Caye is amazing and it is easy to see why so many people are making the move every year. Here are the 5 biggest misconceptions about moving to Belize! If you’re considering moving to Belize from the US or Canada be sure to give this video a watch before doing so. We break down some of the key things you should know before making a move to Belize and 5 misconceptions people have before making the transition Misconception 1: Belize is All the Same Belize has a very diverse landscape ranging from the Caribbean Islands of Ambergris Caye & Caye Caulker to the lush Rainforests in Cayo & San Ignacio. ...

Complete Guide to Belize Secret Beach Real Estate Investment

Complete Guide to Belize Secret Beach Real Estate Investment Home Belize Land Belize Property ... Complete Guide to Belize Secret Beach Real Estate Investment Posted on December 20, 2022By Dustin RennieIn Belize Land, Belize Property, Belize Real Estate, Secret Beach Belize Secret Beach Real Estate Investment Belize Secret Beach on Ambergris Caye is one of the top emerging destinations in Central America & The Caribbean for tourism and investment. WHY HAS SECRET BEACH AND AMBERGRIS CAYE’S WEST COAST BECOME THE TOP GROWTH AREAS WITHIN BELIZE? Ambergris Caye Belize Thirty years ago, the main industry on Ambergris Caye was the same as it had always been. A sleepy fishing village built along the island’s eastern coast only a few hundred yards from the world’s second-largest barrier reef, the fishermen would rise with the sun and set out in their boats before the dawn had even reached the island’s barely populated western side. In the time since then, the island of Ambergris C...

Belize Land Titles & Land Title System

Belize Land Titles & Land Title System Home Belize Land Belize Property Belize Land Titles & Land Title System Posted on December 27, 2022By Dustin RennieIn Belize Land, Belize Property Belize Land & Land Titles Foreigners and Non-Belizeans are able to purchase land, real estate, and property in Belize. The full title of the land and property is granted to non-Belizeans just the same as it is given to Belizean nationals. Belize is one of the only countries in the region with fee-simple land title ownership and full-foreign ownership. Even though Belize has full foreign ownership and foreigners are able to own Belize land with a fee-simple title, there are a few types of Belize property ownership that buyers and investors should be aware of and not all types of property ownership in Belize are equal. In Belize, when you buy land that has a title, the original or certified copies of Belize land documents registered with the Lands Department are issued as proof of ownership....

Belize Travel & Visa Requirements

Belize Travel & Visa Requirements Home Belize Tourism Belize Travel & Visa Requirements Posted on January 6, 2023By Dustin RennieIn Belize Tourism Belize Travel & Visa Requirements Belize is a very easy country to travel to and US & Canadian travelers do not require any visas when traveling to Belize. Actually, most countries and passports are able to travel to Belize freely and without a visa for 30 days. If you are visiting Belize as a tourist, you do not require a visa. When you enter Belize, you are issued a 30-day tourist visa in your passport. If visitors planning to stay longer than 30 days, they must have their passport re-stamped by a local immigration office. If you are extending your Belize stay longer than 30 days, the passport must be issued a new stamp, and pay an additional fee for every additional month they wish to stay. Visitors are able to continue to renew their tourist visa if they want to stay in Belize, without restrictions on length (as long as...

Buying Real Estate in Belize Process

Buying Real Estate in Belize Process Home Belize Property Belize Real Estate ... Buying Real Estate in Belize Process Posted on January 16, 2023By Dustin RennieIn Belize Property, Belize Real Estate, Investing in Belize Belize Real Estate Buying Belize Real Estate is very easy and the process is much like in North America (USA & Canada). Belize is one of the few countries in Central America & the Caribbean where foreigners enjoy the same property ownership right as nationals in land ownership and tenure. When a foreigner buys property in Belize, they own it outright with a fee-simple land title. The preferred practice of owning Belize real estate is through a fee-simple title which is clear title freehold ownership. Foreigners can own property in Belize as an individual or through a Belize Chapter 250 (Limited Liability Company) or with an International Business Company (IBC). A property (like Belize land) will have a title that would be issued by the lands department. Condom...

Inflation & Global Economies Impact on Belize Real Estate

Inflation & Global Economies Impact on Belize Real Estate Home Belize Real Estate Investing in Belize Inflation & Global Economies Impact on Belize Real Estate Posted on January 20, 2023By Dustin RennieIn Belize Real Estate, Investing in Belize Inflation & Belize Real Estate A recession and inflation are not new things, they are part of any economy. The US just came off a long bullish market. Just because inflation and recessions happen, doesn’t mean investment stops, strategic investors look to new avenues and leverage cost-effective ways to place capital. When economies turn, people no longer look for Return on Investment, they look for Return of Investment. They start looking for investments and strategies around; Wealth Preservation Asset Protection Tax Optimization When looking at a real estate investment, there are generally 2 elements cash flow and appreciation. Savvy real estate investors and people investing in offshore markets like Belize tend to dive a little ...

Ambergris Caye Real Estate Investment, Tourism & Rental Market

Ambergris Caye Real Estate Investment, Tourism & Rental Market Home Ambergris Caye Real Estate Ambergris Caye Real Estate Investment, Tourism & Rental Market Posted on January 20, 2023By Dustin RennieIn Ambergris Caye Real Estate Ambergris Caye Real Estate Investment Ambergris Caye Real Estate is a hot commodity for both personal use and investment. The investment potential and upside look even more attractive when you look at the year-over-year tourism data and how it correlates to the rental/lodging inventory on the island. Ambergris Caye is the top destination in Belize. Even though tourism has grown, rental inventory has not. This creates a unique investment opportunity. Learn more with the data points and market analysis below; Ambergris Caye Tourism & Rental Inventory Data Points Even though tourism is growing and we have seen Belize tourism rebound in 2022 to pre-COVID numbers, the total rooms for rentals have stayed stagnant with almost no new inventory and of...