Buying property in Vanuatu

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ChristineViP02 December 2011 09:20:03

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Hi,

can a foreigner buy property in Vanuatu?

If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in Vanuatu?

Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ?

Thanks in advance for participating!

Christine

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POLECAT Member

Member since 17 December 2011

POLECATMember17 December 2011 19:20:54

yes as lease hold only
BUT to be honest right now renting is the best option.
as of 12th 2011 land in Vanuatu is now in a buyers market.
Buy and you pay stamp duty unless you buy a company owning the land which is very common and saves the 7.5% stamp duty..

SO buy IF you want a Long term hold but rent IF you want to live here.
At least for the first year or two.
Vanuatu is to put it simply.. a very Interesting place and One needs to experince the Issues b4 committing .

A great place to holiday semi retire abut tough to make a living IF the world economies are not expanding'

Armand ViP

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ArmandViP19 December 2011 09:08:59

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Hi POLECAT!

Thanks for your help

Armand

roelof Member

Member since 11 January 2012

roelofMember11 January 2012 13:08:46

Hi,
How does a traditional house look like in Vanuatu and is it possible to build one by the locals.

roelof Member

Member since 11 January 2012

roelofMember11 January 2012 13:11:23

Sorry, my name is Roelof from Assen in the Netherlands

maisy Member

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maisyMember24 January 2012 23:31:10

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Ryan_Vars New member

Member since 01 June 2012

Ryan_VarsNew member01 June 2012 00:45:01

I know a guy who has written some great articles about buying a home or even an island in Vanuatu. You can read the article here:
aqua-sanctum.com/houses-for-sale-in-vanuatu- How to buy a house in Vanuatu

or look at homes for sale as well:
aqua-sanctum.com/vanuatu-property/vanuatu-homes-for-sale - aqua-sanctum.com/vanuatu-property/vanuatu-homes-for-sale - Homes for Sale in Vanuatu.

I've been wishing I could buy a Private Island... maybe someday