Real Estate Review
Everything You Need to Know About Real Estate in the Bahamas
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April 2008 at HGChristie
This month, we feature articles on Rose Island, the new MLS system starting up in the Bahamas, and Private Islands.
In this April issue, we present for your enjoyment what we hope will be informative articles, as well as this month's news from HGChristie, including our latest office opening in the Turks & Caicos, Google mapping on HGChristie websites, and our new blog effort, 'Horizons'.
All of us at HGChristie look forward to hearing from you regarding your real estate needs in the Bahamas and Turks & Caicos..
 John Christie H.G. Christie Ltd.
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HGChristie Opens Affiliate Office In The Turks & Caicos Islands
New International Office a First for HGChristie
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Left to right: Wendal Swann, Titus de Boer, John Christie, Doug Parnell
On April 14th, John Christie and Titus de Boer, Owner/Managing Director of Lucayan Realty opened HGChristie's first affiliate office outside of the Bahamas.
 The synergy between the offices is high, as our clients are now offered exclusive properties in two countries. The new website for Lucayan Realty
is presently being populated with some of the finest properties in the Turks
and Caicos.
You can also visit the website directly from the
HGChristie online main page.
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Listings Now Feature Google Mapping
Google Maps to be Used on All HGChristie Websites
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 This month we are pleased to let you know that a new feature is now on HGChristie.com - Google mapping.
With
our goal of having the most informative listing presentations in the
Caribbean marketplace, we are quite excited with this addition, and
have some big plans to enhance this technology even more.
To check it out, please click on the Google map, above.
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Horizons Blog Gathering Momentum
HGChristie Releases Bahamas' First Real Estate Blog
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 There
continue to be changes in the Bahamas real estate market, and to
present further insight and information, HGChristie has started 'Horizons', our web log.
Please
have a look at our regular entries there, and we hope you will give us
the benefit of your feedback, reactions, and your interpretations in
the comments.
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Rose Island
Marina Basin Update
 Work has begun on phase one of the project, with the harbour being worked on in a big way to be open in about 18 months.
Once construction has finished, Rose Island's harbour will be one of the largest marina basins in the Caribbean. The developers are creating two islands in the middle of the harbour as well as a marina village, numerous docks, and many canal front lots with docks.
Once complete the Ritz Carlton Rose Island will be home to a Five Star boutique resort, with estate homes, villas, and exquisite condominiums. The inaugural launch of these opportunities is scheduled for later this year.
This is the opportunity to purchase lots previously sold in phase one of the development that have come back on the market. With prices starting at about $1,450,000, these lots represent great value.
In our opinion, the land values for Ritz Carlton Rose Island will increase in a similar fashion to the way the properties increased at the Ocean Club, where properties that started 8 years ago at $1.4 million are selling at around $5.5 million.
For further information on this growth-oriented investment opportunity, please contact John Christie by email or by phone at (242)322-1041.
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| No Ordinary Magic
The World of Private Islands
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There is something magical about your very own private piece of land, floating in an azure blue ocean. Maybe it's the idea that you own everything that you see, or perhaps it's because you are hidden away from the rest of the world.
Whatever the attraction, a private island of your own is the ultimate in escapism. Nowadays, private islands are not the exclusive domain of the very rich, although you will find more than one celebrity owner in your archipelago.
As a point of reference, island values are similar per acre to moderately priced prime land anywhere, with all the added advantages that private islands bring.
Bottle Cay (HGC Listing ES10898) an exclusive listing of HGChristie is a pristine wonderland of pure sand beach, right around the island.  Located in the Bight of Eleuthera, 10-acre Bottle Cay offers the ultimate in seclusion, but is only a few miles away from the amenities and shopping of South Eleuthera.
Just five nautical miles to the south, Powell Pointe offers both luxury amenities and full provisioning in what is becoming the best marina in Eleuthera.
From Bonefish Cay (HGC Listing DS10566), you can see the lights of Central Andros twinkling in the night.  A fisherman's delight, you can take bonefish plus a great variety of sport and eating fish from the surrounding waters - or right off the beach.
First developed in 1934, some of the original paths are still present, and but for a few relics, the rest of the former home has faded into history, leaving virtually a blank slate for a new owner.
 One of our best offerings in terms of price per acre, Joe's Cay (HGC Listing AS10800) is a gem for the taking. At 30 acres, this secluded island is well-situated in the North Abaco Cays, with proximity to good supply and airports.
With over 1500 feet of pure sand beach, good mooring and access channels, this spectacular private island is set for development as a luxurious private home or small resort.
 Looking for a turnkey island in one of the best sailing and fishing centers in the entire world? This gem (HGC Listing AS10916) features a stellar list of amenities in its main lodge and two villas - gymnasium, full complement of sailing and water equipment, spectacular kitchens and living spaces, all nicely set on 13 acres of sandy shores and native tropicals.
The magic of the isles is not beyond your dream. For information on these islands and many others featured in the listings of HGChristie, please contact HGChristie.
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| MLS Comes to The Bahamas
A New Formula For Success as a Buyer or Seller
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List with HGC and we will submit your listing to the MLS whereby it will be exposed to all the realtors that have signed up for it, about 150 at this time.
After a period of use, there should be accurate market data coming out of the MLS which will help sellers to more accurately list their homes at prices at which they will sell.
For further information on maximizing your selling opportunity using this powerful new tool, please contact HGChristie.
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HGChristie Office Directory
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Head Office:
Millar's Court
P.O. Box
N-8164
Nassau, Bahamas
Phone: (242) 322-1041
Fax: (242)
326-5642
sales@hgchristie.com
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| ABACO |
Abaco
Main Office:
P.O. Box AB-20777
Marsh Harbour
Abaco, Bahamas
Phone: (242) 367-4608
Fax: (242)
367-5452
abaco@hgchristie.com
Hope
Town/Elbow Cay
Abaco, Bahamas
Phone: (242) 366-0700
abaco@hgchristie.com
Great Guana
Cay
Abaco, Bahamas
Phone: (242) 365-5454
guana@hgchristie.com
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| ELEUTHERA |
Eleuthera Main Office:
P.O. Box
EL-25
Governor's Harbour
Phone: (242) 332-3404-5
Fax:
(242) 332-3406
Governor's Harbour
Eleuthera,
Bahamas
Phone/Fax: (242) 332-2503
eleuthera@hgchristie.com
Windermere
Island
Eleuthera, Bahamas
Phone: (242) 334-2298
Fax: (242)
334-2818
windermere@hgchristie.com
Harbour
Island
Eleuthera, Bahamas
Phone: (242)
333-3375/6
Fax: (242)
333-3374
harbourisland@hgchristie.com
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| EXUMA |
P.O. Box
EX-29178
George Town, Exuma, Bahamas
Phone/Fax: (242) 336-2274
exuma@hgchristie.com
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| GRAND
BAHAMA |
P.O. Box F-42498/#360
Freeport, Grand Bahama
Phone:
(242) 351-8501
Fax: (242)
351-7491
grandbahama@hgchristie.com
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| TURKS &
CAICOS |
P.O. Box 264
Providenciales
Turks & Caicos Islands
Phone: ( 649)-231-2110
Fax:
(649) 342-1522
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