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Golf in Grand Bahama
Grand Bahama Island has a reputation for golf. Our Lucaya, the island’s eminent golf resort, was ranked in the top 100 golf destinations in the world by The Golfer magazine. The island has one other notable golfing credential: it has more courses than any other Bahaman island.
The award-winning Our Lucaya Beach and Golf Resort boasts two elite courses: Our Lucaya, designed by Dick Wilson; and Reef Course, designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. The courses have been acclaimed by professional and recreational golfers alike, and offer challenging sessions in stunning locations.
Here are some quick reviews of the Islands most popular golf courses:
- Our Lucayan course spreads over 6,824 acres, with tree-lined doglegs and elevated tropical greens predominating. The Reef Course is played with water off 3 holes.
- The Ruby and Emerald courses at Bahamia Resort, near Freeport, are 18-hole, par 72 courses. Originally designed by Dick Wilson and Joe Lee in 1964, the courses were recently redesigned by Jim Fazio Golf Design. An investment of $6 million in upgrades and renovations has resulted in a course that tests endurance and skill.
- The Ruby stretches and winds over 7,000 yards. The Emerald, a 6,800-yard tree-lined course, boasts vast fairways and breathtaking views.
- Fortune Hills is a high-end golf and country club. It sprawls across 17 acres and was built in 1971. It’s a Championship 9-hole course offers challenging holes on some of the most elevated greens in The Bahamas. The number one handicap hole is the par 4 third, a 400-yard layout. It is the only water hole on the nine-hole course and has the smallest green.
Whether for pleasure or a challenging golfing trip, Grand Bahama has plenty to offer the golfer. Please check out our website for information about our Bahamas condo or Bahamas vacation rentals, or our elite Bahamas property.
Buying a Condo on Grand Bahama
We had some questions from a Texas based client interested in purchasing a Condo on Grand Bahama. I’m glad to hear our Condos are top of their list but as their queries are relevant to many of you interested in property on Grand Bahama, we thought we’d share the information in our blog.
It must be highlighted that we would always recommend you take full legal advice as part of you purchase and the following information serves merely as a useful guide to help people with their initial fact find – i.e. this is not a substitute for full legal advice.
Q & A
1. I’m based in Texas, considering buying a condo at Suffolk Court and have some initial questions regarding property purchase on Grand Bahama. Can I use my own attorney/solicitor?
Although you may have your own attorney elsewhere in the USA, you will have to engage the services of a local attorney to purchase a property on Grand Bahama.
2. How is my interest in the property recorded.
There is a local property registration body to note all property ownership. This will form part of the process your attorney undertakes with your property purchase.
3. How long is the sales/legal process?
Typically the legal process will take about ninety days.
5. How much would it typically cost in fees to acquire a Condo on Grand Bahama
Government stamp tax 2-12% (Purchases over $250,000 will be taxed the 12%);
Legal fees – 5%;
Title Search – $250.00;
Foreign Investment Board – $250.00 first time purchase; subsequent purchases will cost $500.00;
Recording Fees – $4.50 per page;
Miscellaneous – $75.00.
You might also find the following link useful.
http://www.geographia.com/bahamas/investment/propty01.htm
We would be delighted to take any more questions about buying or renting a condo on Grand Bahama or even questions on what it’s like to live in Nassau etc – drop us a line or leave a comment.
Golf in Grand Bahama
Grand Bahama Island has a reputation for golf. Our Lucaya, the island’s eminent golf resort, was ranked in the top 100 golf destinations in the world by The Golfer magazine. The island has one other notable golfing credential: it has more courses than any other Bahaman island.
The award-winning Our Lucaya Beach and Golf Resort boasts two elite courses: Our Lucaya, designed by Dick Wilson; and Reef Course, designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. The courses have been acclaimed by professional and recreational golfers alike, and offer challenging sessions in stunning locations.
Here are some quick reviews of the Islands most popular golf courses:
- Our Lucayan course spreads over 6,824 acres, with tree-lined doglegs and elevated tropical greens predominating. The Reef Course is played with water off 3 holes.
- The Ruby and Emerald courses at Bahamia Resort, near Freeport, are 18-hole, par 72 courses. Originally designed by Dick Wilson and Joe Lee in 1964, the courses were recently redesigned by Jim Fazio Golf Design. An investment of $6 million in upgrades and renovations has resulted in a course that tests endurance and skill.
- The Ruby stretches and winds over 7,000 yards. The Emerald, a 6,800-yard tree-lined course, boasts vast fairways and breathtaking views.
- Fortune Hills is a high-end golf and country club. It sprawls across 17 acres and was built in 1971. It’s a Championship 9-hole course offers challenging holes on some of the most elevated greens in The Bahamas. The number one handicap hole is the par 4 third, a 400-yard layout. It is the only water hole on the nine-hole course and has the smallest green.
Whether for pleasure or a challenging golfing trip, Grand Bahama has plenty to offer the golfer. Please check out our website for information about our Bahamas condo or Bahamas vacation rentals, or our elite Bahamas property.
Buying a Condo on Grand Bahama
We had some questions from a Texas based client interested in purchasing a Condo on Grand Bahama. I’m glad to hear our Condos are top of their list but as their queries are relevant to many of you interested in property on Grand Bahama, we thought we’d share the information in our blog.
It must be highlighted that we would always recommend you take full legal advice as part of you purchase and the following information serves merely as a useful guide to help people with their initial fact find – i.e. this is not a substitute for full legal advice.
Q & A
1. I’m based in Texas, considering buying a condo at Suffolk Court and have some initial questions regarding property purchase on Grand Bahama. Can I use my own attorney/solicitor?
Although you may have your own attorney elsewhere in the USA, you will have to engage the services of a local attorney to purchase a property on Grand Bahama.
2. How is my interest in the property recorded.
There is a local property registration body to note all property ownership. This will form part of the process your attorney undertakes with your property purchase.
3. How long is the sales/legal process?
Typically the legal process will take about ninety days.
5. How much would it typically cost in fees to acquire a Condo on Grand Bahama
Government stamp tax 2-12% (Purchases over $250,000 will be taxed the 12%);
Legal fees – 5%;
Title Search – $250.00;
Foreign Investment Board – $250.00 first time purchase; subsequent purchases will cost $500.00;
Recording Fees – $4.50 per page;
Miscellaneous – $75.00.
You might also find the following link useful.
http://www.geographia.com/bahamas/investment/propty01.htm
We would be delighted to take any more questions about buying or renting a condo on Grand Bahama or even questions on what it’s like to live in Nassau etc – drop us a line or leave a comment.
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