A number of smart property developers and investors have discovered a good place for potential profit in Nicaragua. The country boasts world class surf, white sand beaches to rival any in Central America, dramatic headlands and secret coves. Nicaragua benefits from a rich biodiversity and a warm welcoming culture. The hospitality industry is developing fast and Nicaragua is evolving into an extremely desirable vacation destination. And one thing savvy real estate investors are aware of is that wherever tourists go, real estate interest tends to follow. Its exciting times for real estate in Nicaragua with buyers sitting firmly in the driving seat. Top picks are beach and ocean view residences in San Juan del Sur, colonial homes in Granada and property around the stunning blue waters of Laguna de Apoyo.
As the only English language speaking country in Central America, Belize is a place where you can settle in quickly with little culture shock. It has a status as a top diving spot and the classic Caribbean landscapes with miles of palm fringed beaches make Belize well worth evaluating as a property spot. Real estate prices are lower than more mature parts of the Caribbean but you’ll still find a full range of services and amenities on offer in places like Ambergris Caye and Placencia Peninsula. The legal system in Belize is based on British law, it is a member of the commonwealth and has a currently pegged to the dollar. Three points that add to the sense of stability and security that investors here appreciate.
Close to the equator, the Central American country of Costa Rica, sandwiched between Nicaragua and Panama, has been an incredible area for property investment for the last decade. The country combines a vibrant tourism industry with a strong ‘eco’ culture that fits well with its tourism slogan: “No artificial ingredients”. In the 2009 New Economics Foundation Happy Planet index Costa Rica boasted the highest life satisfaction of anywhere in the world. If you’re a surfer head to Playa Hermosa and Jaco Beach for world class waves. You’ll notice a vibrant property market in these areas following in the footsteps of places like Playa Tamarindo Costa Rica and Playa Flamingo further north.
Panama has exploded onto the real estate scene as a top spot for secure investments and the promise of capital appreciation. Its progressive retirement program offers a whole host of benefits and is successfully attracting ever increasing numbers of retirees to its shores. Many are heading to areas such as Boquete in the western highlands, Bocas del Toro on the Caribbean and of course Panama City the pulsating capital city. The entire nation is half the size of the state of Florida but the property ownership options seem endless, bolstered by a growing economy, well respected government and investment friendly policies.