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May 9th 2022

Are you thinking about selling or buying a property in St. Maarten?
Please call us for a FREE evaluation/opinion or consultation.
Appraisal reports are mandatory now on the Dutch side of St. Maarten.
You can obtain an appraisal via an architect or engineer.
The architect or engineer must be recognized in St Maarten.
For example houseofdesignz.com is well-known in St. Maarten.
The cost can vary depending on the property type, whether it’s a condo, house, townhouse, villa or land.

On the French side of the island (St. Martin), appraisals are not mandatory.
If you need an evaluation in French St. Martin you need to see a Geometre.
For example, Blondel can help and their telephone number is +590 590 87 58 19.
You can also contact a certified appraiser generally used by the French court.

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