Luv Barbados

There are many beautiful islands in the Caribbean, but Barbados is one of my favourite islands as it has a tradition of social and political stability, enjoying wonderful weather, not to mention the stretches of white sandy beaches and the friendliness of the Bajan people.

It is many years since my first visit and since then I have made it a priority to visit as often as I can both on business and pleasure as I always feel as though I am ‘arriving home’ when I alight from the plane at the now modernised Bridgetown airport.

Having spent so many years in Africa, the climate and the laid back approach to life by the Bajan people holds great appeal for me particularly.

Buying a property in Barbados can be an enjoyable experience rather than a nightmare and I have helped and advised many people over the years.  Any like minded people who ‘luv Barbados’ are welcome to comment.

Eugenie

A peep behind the scenes

Selling overseas property is not as glamorous as many people think it might be.   I can’t count the number of times clients on inspection trips have said to me “I could do your job” not realising that they only see the best bits of the job when we are wining and dining in a lovely restaurant or showing them the sights.   They have no idea about how much hard work is carried out behind the scenes.

My introduction into the world of overseas property came about when I travelled to Florida USA to purchase a holiday home and this gave me the first taste of how an inspection trip to buy an overseas property works.   Having lived in Africa for ten years and America for two years, it was not such a difficult experience for me as I was used to buying and selling the homes we lived in.  However, for many people it can be quite a daunting task having to deal with, in some cases a foreign language and different laws.

Over the years I have met some of the most interesting people it is possible to meet, amongst them celebrities, professional people, people of all nationalities and from all walks of life and have taken great pleasure in assisting them to purchase either a holiday home or property to reside in in various parts of the world including the islands of the Caribbean and Florida, Spain and France to name a few.  I have travelled extensively and attended overseas property exhibitions as far afield as South Africa.  It is hard work but pleasurable and extremely rewarding and I have many stories to tell about funny happenings on inspection trips and also tips on safe buying and other items of news.

Watch this space and hope to hear news from those of you who are interested in the world of overseas property.

Eugenie

Welcome to Eugenie’s overseas property secrets!

I will be updating this blog regularly with my views on the international property marketplace including tips for purchasers worldwide.

I have over twenty years in the business and will be imparting some incredible stories of property purchase nightmares plus of course some of the brighter aspects of purchasing abroad and enjoying the financial and lifestyle benefits!

Please get involved and enjoy!

Eugenie C. Smith (Mrs)