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WEMYSS Residence for Sale in Long Island, The Bahamas

Available on request

The brief

The reason to consider it.

The Boat House offers two bedrooms and one bathroom, elevated 14 feet above ground for enhanced views and breezes. Below, a spacious garage provides ample room for up to four vehicles or a combination of a boat and car. Relax on the covered porch, where you can enjoy gentle island breezes and scenic vistas, perfect for quiet mornings or serene evenings. Just a short stroll away lies the beach—ideal for sunbathing, leisurely walks, and watching breathtaking tropical sunsets.

Last confirmed

Type
House
Land
30,031 ft²
Year built
Available on request

What this listing includes

  • Ocean view
  • Beach access
  • Parking
  • On-site security

What people say about Bahamas

Sources agree that foreigners can own Bahamian property outright and that an ordinary home purchase needs a registration filing through a Bahamian lawyer, not a discretionary permit.

  • Positive Foreign buyers mostly register rather than seek a permit; permit applies to large or commercial land
  • Mixed Closing costs are dominated by a 10% transfer VAT for foreign buyers, usually split with the seller, plus legal fees
  • Mixed Annual property tax is being reshaped in 2026 (new foreign owner-occupied category), and Bahamian realtors dispute fairness
  • Concern Vacant land owned by foreigners carries a notably heavier tax until built on

Read what people say, based on 14 sources

Cost of entry

The asking price is not what it costs.

What completing costs

US dollars

Who bears the transfer cost is market practice, not law