| WATER CAY ~ Plots and Prices There are 49 lots, from 1/2 to 1 1/2 acres each, both beachfront and deep water. These start at $89,000 each.
Construction costs in The Bahamas, as you might imagine, vary widely depending on the location of the construction site, the design of the building, the materials used and the finishes. Costs may be as low as $65.00 - $80.00 per square foot for low cost housing, however, a modest or minimum structure consisting of concrete block construction, timber roof framing and asphalt roof shingles will cost between $100.00 to $150.00. An average home will cost from $150.00 to $200.00, but not with top of the line finishes such as marble tile and granite or Corian countertops. A better than average home with good finishes, will cost from $200.00 to $400.00.
For a luxury home the cost would be more on the order of $400.00+ per square foot for the finest finishes and details. On average you can count on the cost being approximately 40% higher than a similar home in south Florida. This is mainly due to freight, duty and delivery cost to site representing approximately 65% of the F.O.B. material cost. It should also be pointed out that building standards are higher in the Bahamas than in South Florida. The majority of homes in the Bahamas are of concrete block or poured concrete construction and are built to meet a very strict building code. PRE-CONSTRUCTED HOMES In order to have as little impact on Water Cay and leave as little build footprint behind as possible we have recommend HRB. HRB have the following specification for their basic modules: - The first element is a corrosive resistant 20 gauge steel armature equivalent to typical framing using studs on 12” centers. These armatures have an 8 millimeter fiber cement board on both sides and have been designed for use in a ten story apartment building without the need for additional support columns.
- The second element is an Expanded-Polystyrene (EPS) insert placed between all vertical steel supports of the armature. This element is multi-purpose. It provides racking load support and shock absorption during high loads from winds and earthquakes. It provides a high level of insulation and also serves as a sound insulator. It fills all cavities to eliminate a chimney effect between framing members. The filled cavities also stop rodents from living in the spaces normally found between framing members, or in the open cells of concrete blocks. It contains small amounts of boric acid to repel insects, and it provides support for the wall facings against damage from flying objects.
 - H.R.B.™ wall panels are finished on the outside with a textured cement-like finish applied at the job site. Interior walls are painted with white latex paint. Color upgrades available at customer’s request.
- H.R.B.™ wall panels are pre-wired for receptacles, switches, and lights.
- Roof panel system with insulation value equivalent to R-30 fiberglass.
- H.R.B.™ roof panels are high strength, steel faced, structural, insulated panels capable of spanning 20 feet without the need for added truss frames or rafters.
- H.R.B.™ roof panels are not limited to use in gable-style designs. They can also be used on all flat roof designs to provide a leak proof cover that can also be used as a sun deck. Whenever this is used as a sun deck an additional covering, such as tile, is recommended..
Water Cay is a turnkey purchase. Purchase your lot from 1/2 to 1 1/2 acre and start building!
We even offer free viewing trips direct from Florida.
Contact us and and lets go!
|
caribbean real estate 
