Associated Costs
These are the normal fees you should expect to pay on a real Estate transaction in The Bahamas.
Legal fees | |
Paid by each party | 2½% of the consideration |
Stamp tax usually split between buyer and seller. | |
4% | up to $20,000 |
6% | $20,001 to $50,000 |
8% | $50,001 to $100,000 |
10% | $100,001 to $250,000 |
12% | $250,001 upwards |
Recording fees | $3.50 per page (paid by buyer) |
Real Property Tax: | |
Owner Occupied Property | |
First $250,000 | No Tax | Next $250,000 to $500,000 | ¾% |
Balance over $500,000 | 1% |
Vacant Land | |
First $3,000 | $100 |
$3,001 to $100,000 | 1% |
Balance | 1.5% |
Other Property | |
First $500,000 | 1% |
Over $500,000 | 2% |