Deadmans Cay is the largest settlement on Long Island. Well known for the bonefishing flats, Buttonwood Richville is a new development situated on the leeward side overlooking the calm sea and cays in this area. Already with a bonefishing lodge on site the whole area is a well known destination for fishermen who partake in this popular sport.
Details of the lots
Each plot is a 1/2 acre in size upwards and all are flat and excellent for building single or double storey homes. There is 11 lots directly onto the water and have fantastic views over the sea and onto the surrounding cays. The lots have the public services of electric, water by well or by city water, Cable and telephone. .A few minutes drive away are local shops and gas station and the Deadman's Cay Airport with local flights from Nassau. Access to beaches is either a 10 minute drive away or across by boat to one of the little private cays which are situated just opposite the land. Suitable little boats can be moored easily on the shores of Buttonwood Richville.
Long Island currently enjoys duty free status on construction materials, so building your home costs 34% less if you act now, it is a great time to invest in this family island in the Bahamas. We have Bahamian constructors, Architects, lawyers on hand to help you with your construction.
About Long Island
Like going back in time, beautiful and tranquil is how many describe Long Island and to prove it, it has one of the highest return visitor rate in the Bahamas, people just cannot get enough of this treasure.. The simple island life is evident, and its a great place to get away from everything and enjoy: Great fishing, superb diving. adrenaline rush shark dives, exploring caves and the famous Blue Hole, are just a few of the attractions that visitors enjoy. For years it has been a well kept secret and now with the current legislation that is allowing all goods to be imported duty free, and this will allow land buyers to build on their plots without having to pay the duty on their building materials. It offers a huge saving of 34% that whether you construct your home or a builder does, it makes having your Bahamian home much more realistic and affordable.
The small airports that currently operate flights from Nassau and Gt Exuma are also set for expansion to allow international flights from the USA, so inevitably the island will start to get busier and prices will rise on plots of land and homes will get more and more expensive. The Duty free status is on the island NOW and it is a window of opportunity that is only open now.
Clarence Town - which is the nearest town to the development has the island's prettiest harbour and is home to the local Government buildings. It is noted for its twin churches, and shops, harbour bar restaurant and beach.
Everything is available on the island including Cable TV,telephones,and high speed internet..
New Flights to Long Island
A recent expansion of services by The Bahamas national carrier Bahamasair means that they now operate a daily scheduled service to Stella Maris International Airport. This gives a further option when planning travel to and from Long Island.
Large resorts are being planned for Long Island, just a few miles away from Shrimp Hole, a new $550 million project with high end homes is planned and also Port St George with a 650 dock marina, golf course and hotel - the island is set to boom over the next couple of years and the prices we are selling the lots at will be increased within the next few months, so it is a good time to invest now!
Port St George's 5* star hotel which has just been designated to be a Langhams Spa hotel - this is great news for Long Island as the prices will triple even quadruple once the resort is up and running. - Buy Now do not wait you will miss this window of opportunity
Availability and payment plan
All plots have ocean access and road access. Water and electric,telephone and cable available at the lot.. Contractors, architects and lawyers are all available to help you design and build your new property. All lots can be reserved on a first come, first served basis. To purchase a lot -We have three finance plans one with a NO MONEY DOWN offer. To reserve a plot paying cash the deposit is $5000 and the remaining amount is payable at completion which is normally 1 -2 months later or with Owner financing over 18 months (unless you take the no money down option).
Closing costs
10% CLOSING COSTS TO INCLUDE STAMP TAX FOR ALL CLIENTS WHO USE OUR BAHAMIAN LAWYER 50% STAMP DUTY IS PAID (we can offer this discount because of the volume of clients using the same lawyer reduces the lawyers fees overall). Property tax each year is 1 % of the land value, when you build a house and it is under $250,000 it is exempt , less than $500,000 in value is 3/4%, more than $500,000 is 1%. Annual homeowners community fees - $140 per month per lot, to include upkeep of the refuse collection and road repairs.
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