Buying a home in Antigua is a pretty straightforward process, especially with RE/MAX 365 Antigua guiding the way. Once you and the seller agree on a price, a purchase agreement is drawn up and your Antigua lawyer (we can recommend several trusted ones) will handle the due diligence. If you’re not a citizen, you’ll need a Non-Citizens Landholding Licence, which usually takes around 3–6 months to get approved, and closing happens right after.

Typical buyer costs include:

- 7% Non-Citizens Landholding License fee

- 2.5% purchaser’s stamp duty

- 1–2% legal and closing fees

- 0.1–0.5% annually for property tax (based on assessed value)

All in all, it’s a clear process with predictable costs, and owning a slice of the island comes with the bonus of laid-back breezes and no annual surprises.