Belize is one of the hottest real estate markets in the Caribbean & Central America. Belize Real Estate has been booming over recent years as the country grows as a tourism and investment destination.
In Belize, we do not have a standard MLS which makes working with a Belize real estate professional and Belize real estate agent even more important. It also makes the job of a realtor different than what you are used to in other jurisdictions. A RE/MAX Belize real estate agent can help you navigate the market and find the perfect investment property or home in paradise.
Belize is British Common Law which means foreigners have the same ownership rights as a Belizean citizen. Belize is the only country in Central America that allows foreigners freehold property ownership.
When you buy a property in Belize, you own the real estate outright with a fee-simple title. The big draw to owning property in Belize is the fact that foreigners can buy property freely and have the reassurance that their property asset is protected.
There are hundreds of reasons so many people are investing off-shore in Belize. Some of the many reasons to invest in Belize real estate include;
- Belize has No Capital Gains Tax
- You Own Property Outright with a Fee Simple Title
- Belize has No Inheritance Tax (Estate Tax)
- Full Foreign Ownership
- Low Property Tax
- Low Corporate Tax
- Foreign Investment Incentives & Programs
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It is very easy to buy and own Belize real estate as a foreigner. Especially when compared to other markets like; Mexico, Costa Rica, St Thomas, Panama, Honduras, etc. Belize is one of the most pro-foreign direct investment countries in the region.
Belize also incentivizes investment and foreign ownership of real estate. In Belize, when buying real estate a foreigner has the same rights as a Belizean citizen to property ownership.
There are a few things to know when buying land in Belize.
Living and investing in Belize allows you to stay close to home. Belize is a short flight from the US or Canada with direct flights from most major airports. Belize is also English-speaking. Along with being English-speaking, Belize also practices British Common Law and allows for full-foreign ownership and some of the strongest property ownership rights in the world.
Belize has growing tourism without new lodging or vacation rental inventory. With increased awareness comes increased demand but the lodging and vacation rental inventory supply is behind the tourism and vacation rental demand.
There are a lot of great Belize real estate trends that lead to its popularity.
Ambergris Caye is the largest island in Belize and the #1 destination in the country. Ambergris Caye is on the western coast of Belize and on the northern Caribbean side.
San Pedro is the main municipality on Ambergris Caye. Ambergris Caye provides an array of Belize real estate opportunities for both personal use and investment.
Belize Land is a wide scope with a variety of different ownership and investment opportunities. Properties and land in Belize range from the Caribbean Islands of Ambergris Caye and Caye Caulker to the jungle rain forests of Cayo and Punta Gorda.
One of the draws to owning land in Belize and investing in Belize land is the fact that property is owned outright and property taxes in Belize are very low as Belize is a low-tax jurisdiction.
Starts from $35000
Own property near Secret Beach on Ambergris Caye, Belize. These lots are a great entry-level property starting at $35,000 with 20% down financing available.
4,500 sq ft
Bedroom(s)
Bathroom(s)
Starts from $175000
Own waterfront property in Mahogany Bay Village, the only gated community and master-planned development on Ambergris Caye.
3,750 sq ft
Bedroom(s)
Bathroom(s)
Starts from $47000
Palmaya Woods is a community near Secret Beach on Ambergris Caye. There are only a few lots left in the popular off-beach community. The lots in Palmaya Woods measure 60 feet x 100 feet (6,000 sq feet) and the properties are listed at $47,000 with 20% down financing available.
6,000 sq ft
Bedroom(s)
Bathroom(s)
Starts from $180000
Lot 272 is an East Facing Property near the end of the Street in Phase 2 of Mahogany Bay Village listed at $180,000.
3,750 sq ft
Bedroom(s)
Bathroom(s)
Starts from $59500
Lot 391 & 392 are located in Phase 1 of West Caye roughly a quarter mile (1/4 mile) from the West Coast of Ambergris Caye. These lots each measure 75 feet x 100 feet (7,500 sq ft) and are priced at $59,500 each.
7,500 sq ft
Bedroom(s)
Bathroom(s)
Starts from $820000
This home is located on Street 4 of Mahogany Bay Village Phase 1. It is a concrete home with 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. Home has a large porch with private pool.
1,785 sq ft
5 Bedroom(s)
4 Bathroom(s)
Starts from $700000
This is a 2 bedroom house with a 1 bedroom guest suite. The home is a modern 1,150 sq ft home with a large private pool in Mahogany Bay on Street 1.
1,150 sq ft
3 Bedroom(s)
3 Bathroom(s)
Starts from $235000
The Secret Beach Market is located along the main road to Secret Beach a few steps from the West Coast. This is a commercial property with 3 units.
4500 sq ft
Bedroom(s)
1 Bathroom(s)
Starts from $75000
These Kiosks are located on the main road to Secret Beach roughly 1 mile from the west coast. This is an opportunity to own a mixed-use property that can be used for commercial or residential use. The property already has 4 kiosks.
4500 sq ft
Bedroom(s)
Bathroom(s)
Starts from $45000
West Caye is a community and subdivision located on the Belize island of Ambergris Caye near the West Coast and popular Secret Beach. West Caye offers fee-simple title land with 20% down financing.
7,500 sq ft
Bedroom(s)
Bathroom(s)
Starts from $650000
This is a completed wood build home in Mahogany Bay with 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and 1,060 sq ft. This home also has a loft and private pool along the canal.
1,060 sq ft
2 Bedroom(s)
2.5 Bathroom(s)
Starts from $275000
Casita W in Habitat Belize is an 810 square foot house with 2 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms. It has modern Tulum-style architecture in an Ambergris Caye community.
810 sq ft
2 Bedroom(s)
2 Bathroom(s)
Starts from $950000
This is a 1.48-acre beachfront lot located on the West Coast of Ambergris Caye, Belize. This prime property has 96 feet of West Coast beachfront with a canal on the north side of the lot.
64,469 sq ft
Bedroom(s)
Bathroom(s)
Starts from $579000
The Headsail is a single-story 1,559 square feet house in Mahogany Bay Village. The home has 2 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. It is a canal-front homesite in the gated community and master-planned development of Mahogany Bay.
1,559 sq ft
3 Bedroom(s)
2 Bathroom(s)
Starts from $230000
Casita R in Habitat Belize is a studio/1-bedroom house with 829 square feet. It has a single bedroom set up like a studio house with a single bathroom.
829 sq ft
1 Bedroom(s)
1 Bathroom(s)
Starts from $445000
Casita S in Habitat Belize is 2,573 square feet with 3 bedrooms & 4 bathrooms. Casita S is one of the home options available in the community of Habitat Belize.
2,573 sq ft
3 Bedroom(s)
4 Bathroom(s)
Starts from $729000
The Sand Crab has 2,275 interior square feet and is one of the larger home options in Mahogany Bay on Ambergris Caye. The San Crab has 3 bedrooms, a bunk room, 3.5 bathrooms, and a large media room.
2,275 sq ft
3 Bedroom(s)
4 Bathroom(s)
Starts from $420000
Casita L in Habitat Belize is 1,838 square feet with 3 bedrooms & 4 bathrooms. Casita L is one of the home options available in the community of Habitat Belize. It is one of the larger home options available in the community.
1,838 sq ft
3 Bedroom(s)
4 Bathroom(s)
Starts from $369000
Casita E in Habitat Belize is a 1,238-square-foot house with 2 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms. It his a modern bungalow style home that is self-sustaining and eco-friendly.
1,238 sq ft
2 Bedroom(s)
2 Bathroom(s)
Starts from $35000
Grand Belizean Estates is located near Secret Beach. Lots in Grand Belizean Estates start at $35,000 with 20% down financing.
4,500 sq ft
Bedroom(s)
Bathroom(s)
Starts from $135000
This is a 300 square foot eco-friendly tiny home near Secret Beach and the West Coast of Ambergris Caye, Belize. The home is on a 60 x 75 feet lot and is is fully self-sustaining with solar power, a cistern, and a compostable septic system.
300 sq ft
1 Bedroom(s)
1 Bathroom(s)
Starts from $777000
This is a completed home with high-end finishes. It is a luxurious 3-bedroom & 2 bathroom home in Mahogany Bay Village. The house is 2,361 sq ft with a private pool.
2,361 sq ft
3 Bedroom(s)
2 Bathroom(s)
Starts from $950000
Two-story home with 3 bedrooms & 3.5 bathrooms. Casita which can be an optional independent studio apartment or garage, office, etc. House is 3,215 square feet with 2,038 interior sq ft with 1,177 deck/patio sq ft.
3,215 sq ft
3 Bedroom(s)
4 Bathroom(s)
