Cayman Islands property for sale
765 homes for sale in Cayman Islands, from $359.1K to $9.8M, median $1.1M.
Low, flat islands south of Cuba with an economy built on financial services rather than tourism alone. That gives Cayman something most of the region lacks: a resident professional population buying for itself.
What to establish before a shortlist.
An internationally connected island base needs a clear balance between waterfront life and everyday service access.
- Which services and travel connections affect the real use pattern?
- What is essential to a turnkey or lock-and-leave brief?
- Which building and operational records need to be reviewed?
Building records, fees, insurance, legal structure, and current terms require local professional review.
Explore the local character.
A sample of what is for sale here. We confirm availability when you enquire.
Apartment4 photos4-bedroom apartment in Seven Mile, Grand Cayman with private pool
- 4 beds
- 5,500 ft²
Apartment4 photos4-bedroom apartment in W Bay Bch South, Cayman Islands
- 4 beds
- 5,500 ft²
VillaGreat price for a 3 bed/2 bath home located in Boddentown
- 3 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,119 ft²
Villa7 photos2 bedroom new construction townhouse for sale in Grand Cayman
- 2 beds
- 2.5 baths
- 1,442 ft²
Apartment5 photos3-bedroom apartment with private pool in Spotts
- 3 beds
- 1,550 ft²
Apartment11 photos3-bedroom apartment in Grand Harbour, Grand Cayman with dock
- 3 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,099 ft²
Apartment5 photos3-bedroom apartment in Seven Mile, Cayman Islands
- 3 beds
- 4,370 ft²
Apartment14 photos4-bedroom apartment in Aqua, Seven Mile Beach, Grand Cayman
- 4 beds
- 4.5 baths
- 3,853 ft²
Apartment5 photos2-bedroom apartment in George Town East, Grand Cayman with private pool
Catalina Bay
- 2 beds
- 1,711 ft²
Apartment5 photos1-bedroom apartment in Midland East, Frank Sound
- 1 bed
- 700 ft²
Apartment5 photos1-bedroom apartment in George Town, Grand Cayman
- 1 bed
- 764 ft²
Apartment5 photosRIA, 3-bedroom apartment in George Town, Grand Cayman
- 3 beds
- 2,045 ft²
Condo11 photos2-bedroom condo fractional in West Bay, Grand Cayman
- 2 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,475 ft²
Villa40 photos5-bedroom beachfront villa in Rum Point, Grand Cayman
- 5 beds
- 5 baths
- 5,199 ft²
Condo13 photos1-bedroom condo in West Bay, Grand Cayman
West Bay 1
- 1 bed
- 1 bath
- 786 ft²
Apartment5 photos2-bedroom apartment in Bodden Town at Moonlight Mews
Moonlight Mews
- 2 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,001 ft²
Apartment3 photos3-bedroom apartment in Point West, North West Point
Point West
- 3 beds
- 3 baths
- 1,905 ft²
Apartment5 photos3-bedroom apartment in Seven Mile, Grand Cayman
Dolphin Point Club
- 3 beds
- 3,143 ft²
Apartment5 photosDolphin Point Club, 2-bedroom condo in Seven Mile
Dolphin Point Club
- 2 beds
- 2.5 baths
- 2,443 ft²
Apartment5 photos3-bedroom apartment in Dolphin Point Club, Seven Mile
Dolphin Point Club
- 3 beds
- 3,692 ft²
Apartment5 photosDolphin Point Club I, 2-bedroom condo in Seven Mile, Grand Cayman
Dolphin Point Club
- 2 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,916 ft²
Apartment5 photos3-bedroom apartment in West Bay, Cayman Islands
Highpoint Residences
- 3 beds
- 1,507 ft²
Apartment5 photos3-bedroom apartment at Highpoint Residences, West Bay
Highpoint Residences
- 3 beds
- 1,507 ft²
Apartment5 photos3-bedroom apartment in West Bay, Cayman Islands
Highpoint Residences
- 3 beds
- 1,507 ft²
Apartment5 photosHighpoint Residences, 3-bedroom apartment in West Bay
Highpoint Residences
- 3 beds
- 1,550 ft²
Apartment5 photosHighpoint Residences, 3-bedroom apartment in West Bay
Highpoint Residences
- 3 beds
- 1,550 ft²
Apartment5 photos3-bedroom apartment in West Bay, Cayman Islands
Highpoint Residences
- 3 beds
- 1,507 ft²
Apartment5 photos3-bedroom townhome in West Bay, Cayman Islands
Highpoint Residences
- 3 beds
- 1,507 ft²
Condo15 photos2-bedroom condo in East End, Grand Cayman — 50% ownership
- 2 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,335 ft²
Apartment25 photos1-bedroom apartment in Executive Suites, George Town
Executive Suites
- 1 bed
- 1 bath
- 517 ft²
Condo9 photosGround-floor 1-bedroom condo in West Bay, Grand Cayman
- 1 bed
- 1 bath
- 431 ft²
Condo16 photos1-bedroom condo at Executive Suites, George Town
Executive Suites
- 1 bed
- 1 bath
- 517 ft²
Condo7 photos1-bedroom condo in West Bay at Mizpah
- 1 bed
- 1 bath
- 581 ft²
Condo15 photos1-bedroom condo at Emerald Point, West Bay
Emerald Point
- 1 bed
- 1.5 baths
- 721 ft²
Condo20 photos2-bedroom condo in George Town, Grand Cayman
Executive Suites
- 2 beds
- 2 baths
- 829 ft²
Condo20 photos2-bedroom condo in George Town, Grand Cayman (Executive Suites)
Executive Suites
- 2 beds
- 2 baths
- 829 ft²
Grand Cayman holds nearly all of it — a strip of beachfront condominiums along the west, a working capital behind them, and quieter canal and inland neighbourhoods spreading east. Cayman Brac and Little Cayman lie a short hop away, barely developed by comparison.
Who buys here
Two kinds of buyer overlap. One lives and works there: the islands host a large expatriate workforce in finance, law and insurance, and they rent and buy year-round. The other is a North American or European owner buying waterfront for part-time use. Condominiums are the dominant form on the beach; villas appear on canals and in the eastern districts.
What to weigh
Cayman is expensive, and not only in purchase price — imported goods, utilities and strata fees on a beachfront building all run high. The islands are flat and low, so storm surge and elevation matter as much as wind rating. Building standards tightened after Hurricane Ivan, and construction is correspondingly costly. The upside is stability: institutions work, direct flights are frequent, and the market is liquid by regional standards.
What people say about Cayman Islands
Summary
Sources agree that buying in Grand Cayman is tax-light but not cheap to live with. 5%, rising to 10% above CI$2 million from January 2026.
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apital gains tax or inheritance tax, and the main purchase cost is a one-time stamp duty of 7.5%, rising to 10% above CI$2 million from January 2026. Everyday costs are the most repeated complaint: two expat blogs call it one of the most expensive places they have lived, and one attributes this to imports and import duties. For residency, two law-firm guides say a lifetime permanent residence certificate needs CI$2 million in developed real estate and is subject to an annual quota of 250. A cheaper 25-year certificate exists, but one guide says it carries no right to work. On running costs, a local guide puts strata fees at roughly CI$375 a month for an inland townhouse and CI$800 to CI$1,200 for a Seven Mile Beach condo. On hurricanes, the guides stress insuring for rebuild cost, which they say has been rising, and judging flood risk address by address rather than by district. One blogger calls it the safest island in the Caribbean and notes most rentals come furnished. Most of this material comes from commercial or advisory sites rather than owners, so views on condo fees and insurance premiums are thinly covered.
- Concern Cayman is among the most expensive places to live; imports and housing drive it · 4
- Positive No annual property, capital gains or inheritance tax; one-time stamp duty is the main purchase cost (7.5%, 10% above CI$2m from 2026) · 2
- Mixed Permanent residency by property needs CI$2m of developed real estate and is quota-limited; a cheaper 25-year certificate carries no right to work · 3
- Mixed Strata fees are a material carrying cost, higher on Seven Mile Beach · 1
- Mixed Hurricane exposure: insure for rebuild cost and check flood and storm risk per address · 4
- Mixed Rental market is furnished-heavy and transient; newcomers advised to rent first and verify listings · 3
- Positive Low crime and tight-knit community (blogger view) · 2
Based on 9 sources
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Search across multiple channels, verify the exact property and payment authority, and do not sign or pay until the lease, authority, utilities, and daily-life details make sense.
Do not judge flood and hurricane risk from the neighborhood name alone. The useful lease question is whether this exact unit, building, road, parking area, school route, internet setup, and utility handoff will still work when heavy rain or storm preparation changes daily life.
Of all the places I have lived, Grand Cayman definitely hit the top spot for the most expensive destination.
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The high cost of living in Grand Cayman is largely due to its reliance on imports, which brings about high shipping and import duties that drive up the cost of everyday goods.
Let’s be real—Grand Cayman is one of the most expensive places to live, but with that comes one of the highest standards of living you’ll find anywhere.
This residence category is subject to an annual quota which is currently set at 250 under section 30 of the Immigration (Transition) Act (2022 Revision).
An applicant must invest a minimum of CI$2,000,000 (US$2,439,024) in developed real estate in the Cayman Islands and there is no specified minimum annual income.
A one-time stamp duty of 7.5% on the property's market value is payable at purchase (or 10% if the property is valued over CI$2 million), with concessions and reduced rates available for qualifying Caymanian first-time buyers.
Strata fees can run from CI$375 a month for an inland townhouse to CI$800 to CI$1,200 for a Seven Mile Beach condo, and they materially affect both your carrying cost and resale.
Data stories that include Cayman Islands
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