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Renting an Apartment or House
Choosing a place to live in the BVI can make the difference between liking and loving the Islands. It’s recommended you find a spot that feels like home the minute you walk through the door. Remember, this is the place where you’re going to be eating, sleeping, relaxing, entertaining and recuperating. Make sure you love it. Neighbourhoods can also make a big difference varying from social spots to places of solitude. Before you move, review the classified ads and the different BVI real estate agents’ websites to get a feel for pricing and what’s available. Once you arrive, drive around different neighbourhoods and talk with people that live there or ask your co-workers what they like about where they live. Newbie Tip: Having a vehicle makes a huge difference and can play a serious role in how much you enjoy where you live. As a non-driver, I chose to live in town, within walking distance to my work and amenities. However, my favourite hang out spots are in Cane, which made the journey over the hill much more frustrating at night. I was happy when I got a place right across the street from the CGB beach and could walk home within a minute from my favourite restaurants and bars (plus it was nice to wake up and go for an early swim) FYI- it is easier to organise a carpool during the day than it is begging for a ride late at night! According to Maritha Keil of Caribbean Realty Limited, the most satisfied tenants tend to be the individuals who choose lodging based on where they play as opposed to where they work. Surfers are happiest living near Josiah’s Bay, Apple Bay or Cane Garden Bay. Beach babies prefer a location near Smugglers or one of the North Shore beaches. Boaters and sailors might want to live near one of the marinas. Those who like to party tend to be happiest living near the bars in town. Families with kids like living near the beaches or close to the children’s schools – Nanny Cay and Lambert Beach Resort are great options for families with children—they each have a pool, beach, restaurants, and plenty of space to run around. A furnished apartment is typically fully furnished, including all major appliances, bedroom, living room, and dining room furniture, television, lamps and rugs. Many furnished apartments also include kitchen items such as pots and pans, dishes, glasses, and utensils, as well as bedding. Semi-furnished usually includes a bed and all kitchen appliances and a couch. Unfurnished is often a bare apartment, but can also include major appliances—stove, oven and refrigerator. Expect to pay $600-$1000 per month for a studio, $800-$1500 per month for a one bedroom apartment, $1200-$2000 per month for a two-bedroom apartment, $2000 and up for a two-bedroom house, $3500 and up for a three bedroom house with pool. All these prices are for fully furnished accommodations. Unfurnished rentals will cost less. If you find a property that you really like, but stands a little out of your budget, the freedom to make an offer you can afford is always at your disposal. We have heard of many situations where offers have been made on properties that were considerably lower than the asking rental rate. In one of the rare cases, the tenant was able to acquire a rental agreement $1000 less than the asking rate, but this may mean adding the task of maintenance e.g. cleaning the pool on a regular basis.
prices per month Photo credit: Pink House BVI
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