Buying a home on Curacao subject to a structural inspection! The reservation for carrying out a building inspection means that the buyer, after having reached agreement on the price and other conditions, will have a building inspection carried out. Should important matters emerge from this inspection that impede the purchase of the home, the buyer…
When the purchase agreement for an existing home on Curacao has been signed by both the buyer and the seller, the purchase is a fact. Nevertheless, the buyer can still cancel the purchase after signing the contract: thanks to the legal reflection period and resolutive conditions. Under the law, a buyer of a home on…
If you sign a purchase or sales agreement on Curacao, both parties are bound by it. Unless a private buyer changes his mind within 3 days after receiving the signed purchase agreement, or invokes a resolutive condition included in the agreement. You can agree with the buyer when the transfer of ownership takes place and…
How to start investing in real estate in Curacao? Investing in real estate is exciting and it can also be very lucrative. However, it is not only putting the money on the table, it will also take a lot of your time. You can of course outsource various tasks, but this will eventually lower the…
A dream villa with great ocean views The number of Dutch people who inquired about a second home with sea view on Curacao has increased by no less than 25 percent in recent months. The prices for a house or condo with sea view on Curacao are very strong, depending on which part and in…
Living in Paradise Surely, at some point, you have thought about living in a paradise-like island. Curacao is a definitely a good destination, as you can find many incredibly beautiful beaches with fine sand and crystal clear water. However, to have the full experience of what ‘paradise’ should be like, you also want to live…
Also in Curacao we live in a time where almost every plan is being put on hold. Weddings, graduations, vacations, scheduled surgeries, and even basic human interaction are all at a standstill (and for good reason) due to corona-virus. But does the same logic apply for buying a house in Curacao? At Sun Life Real…
All About Home Inspections in Curacao Home inspections are a necessary part of buying (and selling) a home in Curacao. But what are they, how do they work, and how do you get started? Sun Life Real Estate has the home inspection checklist to help. What is a home inspection? Home inspections are thorough property examinations.…
5 Types of Easements That Every Homeowner in Curacao Should Know Did you ever cut through a neighbor’s yard as a kid? You knew you weren’t supposed to be on their property, but it was so much easier to sneak through their yard than to walk all the way around. Most homeowners in Curacao (understandably)…
One of the most important steps, and usually the first, during the home buying process in Curacao is obtaining financing. There are many different types of mortgages available. Each mortgage product varies from the amount of money needed down to the acceptable debt-to-income ratios and everything in between. When buying a home in Curacao, it’s…