One day after the Soufriere Volcano erupted in St. Vincent, just a 20min flight away, we in Barbados experienced some serious ash fall. It was reported that, accompanied by loud explosions, the volcano belched out smoke and ash up to as much as 1000ft high. Having determined that the conditions had not yet deteriorated to our detriment and where the properties were...
Did you know that you could increase the value of your home with a few modifications? Now you must always remember to consider the COST vs.VALUE. It makes no sense over-spending based on your preferences but, if the primary goal is to sell the property, not getting back a solid return on investment. Here is what you should consider for your two (2) most highly trafficked areas if you want to...
In Barbados, tax is levied every year on land. There are 3 types of land: Improved Land (for Residential purposes) Improved land (for Non-Residential purposes) Vacant Land From Land Tax year 2019 -2020, there has been a change to the tax rates which are as follows: Improved Land (for Residential purposes) 0.0% of land valued up to $150,000 0.1% on the excess of the improved value...
Are you one of those employees or business owners who won't be seeing your physical office anytime soon thanks to COVID?. Are you tired of working from your couch? Have online meetings day in and day out from your dining table driven you to the edge? Let me share some good news. Rest, Relax & Work If you are in a position to lock up your house or give early notice on your lease and...
by Karen Rollins for Yello Real estate agent Cherita O’Dell is used to uncertain times. In 2008, at the start of the global recession, she left her job as a marketing, operations, and sales manager in the tourism industry, to follow her passion for property. Since then Cherita has become a familiar face on the local real estate scene and has established a reputation for innovation and honesty as...
Face Value. With signs popping up seemingly everywhere, it would be easy to assume that Cherita Odell was an overnight success. It is quite the contrary. Her broad smile and confident demeanor belie the 15 years of quiet diligence it took to develop a niche in this competitive real-estate market for Barbados Real Estate 246 & Million Dollar Homes Cherita, the 2019 recipient of the George Ramsay...
Take a look at this article in the New York Times and get a sense of the market amidst trying...
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