Introduction
A second home in The Bahamas has been a highly sought-after
commodity for international buyers from time immemorial. The
Bahamas is an archipelagic nation of 700 islands and cays, with
each island providing its own charm and unique Bahamian culture. As
the value of real property in the jurisdiction tends to hold or
gradually appreciate over time, the purchase of real property
remains a viable and attainable wealth-creating mechanism.
What you should know
The Bahamas has an unregistered land system which is based on
the conveyancing laws of England and Wales prior to 1925.
Title must be deduced by the seller for a period of no more than
30 years or title must otherwise commence with a grant or lease by
the Crown or a certificate of title granted by the court in
accordance with the provisions of the Quieting Titles Act,
whichever period is shorter. Accordingly, it is customary for a
buyer to engage a local attorney to search title and to issue
