Bahamas

freealways · Apr 15, 2003

>>3 bedroom townhouse on the ocean in a gated community is $2,500; you can get stuff all the way down to $600<<

Metooxx, that rent is that per week or per month ?

Thanks,

freealways

metooxx · Apr 15, 2003

Quote from freealways:

>>3 bedroom townhouse on the ocean in a gated community is $2,500; you can get stuff all the way down to $600<<

Metooxx, that rent is that per week or per month ?

Thanks,

freealways

Per month, funished with dishes, linens, etc.

metooxx · Apr 15, 2003

That is what we pay; in Nassau would be $5K, Florida more ...

metooxx · Apr 15, 2003

There is nothing on this island you want to buy; you want to be able to take your ball and move to another island on a whim ...

BlueHorseshoe · Apr 16, 2003

Quote from metooxx:

Housing is cheap compared to Chicago, 3 bedroom townhouse on the ocean in a gated community is $2,500; you can get stuff all the way down to $600.

Food is more, say 50%; restuarants are the same as Chicago or slightly higher, a lot less than Nassau.

Trade out of your home; easier and no questions.

Data and connectivety is the same price and quality as Chicago.

Metooxx - what is the school situation? Do you have kids or alternatively, what do the expats think/say about the local school system?

Any concerns re: bringing a young family to Freeport or other Bahama locales?

Thnks in advance.

hermit_trader · Apr 16, 2003

Metooxx:

Is the summer of Bahamas very hot and humid?

Which parts of the New Prov island should be avoided?

In addition to the rent, how much is needed to live there? Is $2000 per month for one person OK?

Thanks!

Kicking · Apr 19, 2003

But how do you become a permanent resident? What net worth do you need to qualify as a non working resident?

Lutra · Apr 19, 2003

If you are serious about moving here you ought to talk to a lawyer. Here is a site which may answer a couple of your questions. http://www.bahamasb2b.com/financial/

weewilly · Apr 19, 2003

kicking - i'm told it's not difficult as long as you are not asking for working privileges. you basically pay an annual fee for resident status w/o the right to work.

freealways · Apr 19, 2003

>>w/o the right to work<<

I am assuming this means without he right to work in mainstream.

In other words, if one is working for oneself, either trading from home or from an office OR if one creates a business one wouldn't necessarily be in breach of the law. Is this correct ?

freealways