Why Buy Property in Belize?

Among British and European property hunters Belize is often overlooked – maybe people consider it to be too far away, crime ridden or just of little interest?  I don’t know…what I do know is that actually Belize is one of the most attractive places in the world for retirement, it is a highly desirable and exciting location to holiday in and it is even a nation with a growing expatriate and international community where new foreign residents are made to feel very welcome and where they are safe.

For anyone exploring their options in terms of where to invest overseas in property, where to retire to make a pension go far further or where to move to for a whole new way of life and laidback lifestyle, here are ten reasons why to buy property in Belize!

1) Belize has affordable property in abundance.  You can pick up a retirement bungalow in a gated community in Southern Belize for USD 90,000, you can buy a brand new and ready to move into spacious home for USD 129,000 in Corozal which is one of the most popular property and holiday hotspots, and property ownership laws in Belize are similar to those in the UK making the whole buying process and ownership of property in Belize incredibly straightforward and simple.

2) The right to buy and own real estate in Belize is a right that everyone has, there are no restrictions on the foreign ownership of land or property and a foreigner’s rights are protected in the same way as a resident Belizean’s rights.

3) As stated overseas retirees, international visitors and expatriates are made to feel welcome in Belize and there is no racial tension endemic within the nation meaning that anyone can happily relocate to Belize safe in the knowledge that they will be accepted.  Britons and Europeans are especially welcome as they are fewer in number than Northern Americans and they make for more of a diverse mix!

4) The attractions of Belize are boundless – you have ecologically impressive rainforests and pristine, white sandy beaches, you have coral, flora, fauna and Mayan ruins, you have the stunning natural landscape and views, sunrises and sunsets that will take your breath away and make living in Belize like living in a tropical oasis, a paradise.

5) Belize is unspoiled – it has not been commercialized, over developed or turned into a tourism Mecca.  The integrity of the nation’s natural biodiversity is highly prized by its people and its government and they will not compromise on this point, meaning that development taking place in Belize now has to be done with sympathy to the natural surroundings or it will not get permission to go ahead.  This means that those buying property in Belize are buying into a nation that will remain as stunning as it is today for years to come.

6) The climate in Belize is tropical – it never gets cold!  While it does rain it does not get frosty, you are less likely to suffer from cold related illnesses such as arthritis, bronchitis and flu and you will get to enjoy sunny day after sunny day at the beach, on your terrace, on the verandah or from your balcony overlooking the sea.

7) The cost of living in Belize is a fraction of what it costs in the UK, Germany, France or the United States for example.  Day to day groceries and essentials such as water and gas are cheap, eating out is so affordable that you can easily eat out a few times a week and this is one of the main reasons that retirees from Northern America have been choosing Belize as their retirement haven of choice – it is just so easy to live on a Western pension, have a great standard of living, enjoy a comfortable lifestyle and still have money left over in the bank for security in the event of a rainy day.

8) Belize is becoming more accessible all the time there are affordable flights from the UK to Belize City with prices starting from around GBP 450 currently and more competition entering the marketplace all the time.  Alternatives include getting a low cost flight to the States and then hopping on one of very many daily flights to Belize from the major American cities.

9) Other than urban crime which is a problem being addressed, law and order in Belize has improved dramatically and crime and national safety are both issues that are extremely important to the current government in Belize who know that Belize has to be seen as a safe and inviting nation if their tourism and property industries are to survive.

10) Belize is politically and economically stable and independent meaning that there is no risk to personal safety or personal property and meaning that you can buy property in Belize safe in the knowledge that the nation is not going to deteriorate into anarchy around you!

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