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Why owning a home in St Maarten is a good idea

Why it’s a good idea to own a home in St Maarten St Martin

1. First of all we have Princess Juliana International airport with direct daily flights Paris, New York, Philly, Amsterdam, Miami, Charlotte Panama.
So St Martin it is a very easy destination.

2. We have the best Restaurants in the region, Local food, French, Italian, Greek, Arabic, Swiss, German
probably over 300 restaurant to choose from.

3. We are Duty Free island all the best wine from France Italy Spain Argentina, Chile, are available and reasonably priced.
Not only that but Alcohol and Tobacco – on top of it once you find the home of your dream you can ship furniture and fixture
without paying and duty.

4. Princess Juliana International Airport SXM – this is the 2nd most important airport in the Caribbean after San Juan Puerto Rico.

5. We have over 100 nationalities we speak Dutch – French – Spanish – Italian – German – Brazilian – Arabic and much more
this is what makes this island so special and vibrant.

6. As far as food and wines you can literally find anything you want, we have great gourmet market with all the French specialties.
We have fish markets in Simpson Bay by the bridge or in Marigot by waterfront. We also have Farms like in Colombier where you
find fresh produce – Eggs Chicken – pork – beef and much more.

7. To own properties in St Martin Sint Maarten all you need is your passport and the money to purchase.
There are no restrictions for foreign ownership, this is the reason why we have such a variety of nationalities.

8. The process to acquire property is easy and very safe, the transaction is conducted by the Civil Notary
who is our escrow agent, title insurance and lawyer, this is all included in the 5-6% closing transfer costs.

9. We do not yet have an MLS on this island, so to find the perfect property it is a little more complicated than in the USA
however we at SMI can help you find the perfect property and work together with other brokers to insure that
you, as a buyer, do not miss any opportunities.

10. We have the least expensive real estate in the entire Caribbean, our market is still growing and appreciating.

SXM REAL ESTATE – We sell properties in Saint Martin and Sint Maarten as we are licensed on both side of the sunny island St Martin – St Maarten.
Do no hesitate to contact us from the USA 631 415 5783 Office 1 7221 544 3822 – Mobile 1 721 587 0247

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