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Real Estate

Whether you’re renting an apartment or finding the perfect villa rental, researching real estate in Barbados has never been easy.

On an island like Barbados, with its temperate climate, endless beaches, colorful culture, and friendly people, there is little wonder why Barbados has an ever-expanding and lucrative real estate industry.

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West Coast

The strip from the busy capital, Bridgetown, through St James to St Peter is often called the Platinum Coast due to the high number of homes owned by billionaires. It is a luxury homeowner’s dream with multi-million dollar oceanfront mansions, perfect sandy beaches, and gourmet dining prepared by five-star chefs.

The West side of the island is currently experiencing nothing less than can be referred to as an explosion in real estate development, which is being fueled by the high demand for exclusive properties on world-class golf courses and their oceanfront views.

South Coast

Of the Southern parishes, Christ Church is often considered by the locals to be the most energetic and fun parish on the island. From the fish fry at Oistins to the popular St Lawrence Gap, it offers beach culture by day and a party atmosphere at night.

The real estate trend along the coastline has seen a growth in modern apartment construction. Taking advantage of the limited beachfront space, these apartments create a “serviced” lifestyle with the sea at your doorstep.

The parish of St. Philip offers a more relaxing atmosphere with warm breezes as the land flattens to the cliff line. The famous Crane Beach is located in St. Philip, along with many more coves along the island’s eastern coast, which is gorgeous and less crowded.

East Coast

The real estate trend on the east coast of Barbados involves residential developments in all eastern parishes, mainly as land lots. Some offer pre-designed homes that have already been approved by the building authority and are ready to be built. The real estate resale market is active, and several hotels in the area are undergoing extensive renovations.

Rural Barbados is lush and green, with roads winding through large gullies and over the hills toward rugged, windswept vistas. Many favor the area for its calm winds and ‘out-of-town’ feel. It offers easy access to amenities, and the countryside is dotted with golf courses and polo fields. Various villa developments throughout this rural area provide exclusive access to a luxurious lifestyle.

True island life is to be found in St Joseph, where the locals tend to go for the summer. Many homes have been owned by the same families for years and can only be rented by word of mouth when not in use. The area is rugged and windswept. Faced by the Atlantic Ocean, it’s a haven for the local surfing community and hosts an annual international surfing competition at the Soupbowl in Bathsheba.

Renting a home, apartment, vor illa, or purchasing real estate in Barbados has never been easier. Many real estate companies and agents in Barbados are always happy to help show the numerous properties on the market. Most Barbados real estate agents and companies have strong overseas connections, making it easy for clients to purchase from abroad.

Every day, something new and exciting is being developed on the island, offering new opportunities for real estate in Barbados. Apart from buying, if that’s not your thing, the island features a large market for long- and short-term rentals, including villas, condos, houses, places, and apartments.

For more information on buying or renting property in Barbados, please see our extensive guide to Barbados real estate at the bottom of this page. You can research architects and developers in Barbados, which you will need if you are interested in buying land and building your dream home.

If you want to purchase or rent a villa in Barbados, please review the two guides below.

In our real estate section, you will also find real estate agency listings, which will provide information on the types of properties available to buy or rent on short and long-term leases.

We offer a guide to the trends in the real estate market to give you an insight into the economic development of Barbados. This will provide you with information on whether or not buying property in Barbados is the right choice for your real estate investment.

You can also review our guide on real estate prices, which will advise you on the types of property available to buy and the prices these properties often sell for.

Suppose your interest is in renting property in Barbados. In that case, we offer a guide on renting, which outlines the options available to you when renting or leasing property of various types. Within the section, you will find a guide on residential rentals for a long-term lease and our guide for Barbados vacation rentals.

We also offer a complete guide to purchasing Barbados real estate of all types, which contains essential information for all property purchases on the island.

Our commercial real estate rental guide provides information on leasing business and retail property in Barbados.


About Totally Barbados (Edit profile)

Brett Callaghan is the founder and managing director of Totally Barbados. I specialize in writing content for the tourism industry for my island home of Barbados. I help companies build strategies to grow online businesses with SMART marketing, advertising, and social media goals.