| St. Kitts and Nevis are two unique islands in the | | | | There are internationally ranked golf courses to |
| Caribbean. They offer a tropical paradise that is | | | | take in a few rounds. Additionally, there is an |
| lush and rich landscape with a South Pacific | | | | abundance of historical area which include |
| atmosphere. St. Kitts and Nevis real estate is | | | | fortresses that have been restored, ancient |
| popular among investors for its luxurious | | | | petroglyphs and even haunted plantations. |
| landscape. | | | | Valid Property Transactions |
| Mount Liamuiga sits in the middle of St. Kitts. | | | | Non-nationals who seek to purchase St. Kitts and |
| Mount Liamugia is a dormant volcano and lends | | | | Nevis real estate have certain authorizations that |
| itself to a lush tropical forest. Nevis, too, offers a | | | | they must obtain in order for the transaction to |
| tropical forest with vervet monkeys and | | | | be valid. An alien land holding license is required per |
| breathtaking tropical flora. It is this fertile | | | | the Alien Land Holding Regulation Act Cap. 102. |
| landscape and magnificent natural beauty that | | | | There are two methods of transferring ownership |
| makes St. Kitts and Nevis real estate attractive | | | | of real estate and of showing ownership. |
| to those who wish to live in the beauty of nature. | | | | The Conveyancing and Law of Property Act |
| The "Secret Caribbean" | | | | requires that a search for more than 35 years be |
| St. Kitts and Nevis are affectionately known as | | | | performed at the Registry of Deeds. This is a |
| the Secret Caribbean. With its long stretches of | | | | part of the British deed system. It comes from |
| white, sandy beaches and colonial harbor towns | | | | the colonial period. Under this system, the |
| that look like a picture postcard. The law states | | | | property title can be transferred with a deed per |
| that no building on the islands may be built to be | | | | the Conveyancing and Law of Property Act. |
| taller than the palm trees that so heavily populate | | | | Another way to acquire St. Kitts and Nevis real |
| them. This makes St. Kitts and Nevis real estate | | | | estate is by certificate of title. Land surveying |
| even more attractive to investors of real | | | | plans provide a basis for this certificate. It also |
| property. | | | | requires entry in a title register. This is per the |
| Visitors and property owners enjoy the many | | | | Title by Registration Act. This method, however, |
| outdoor activities which include fishing, diving, | | | | is not as secure because it does not prevent a |
| boating and snorkeling. They can hike through the | | | | third party from declaring a title that is better. |
| lush, green rain forests that populate the island. | | | | |