•The general crime rate in St Lucia is one of the lowest in the Caribbean, making it a safe haven for tourists and for living.

• The island benefits from a stable government and economy, and there are very favourable tax concessions for property buyers from overseas: No Rental Income Tax, No Capital Gains Tax, No Inheritance Tax, No Repatriation Tax.

• The island is still unspoilt and undeveloped, although several new developments have recently been started. The government sees expansion of tourism as a key objective and the growing popularity of the island for holidays mean that there is excellent rental potential for properties.

• The real estate sector in St Lucia is booming. St Lucia is still one of the most reasonably priced islands in the Caribbean for property acquisition with prices 60% lower than on Barbados.

• Property prices have increased by around 40% per annum for the last 2 years, and are projected to continue to rise for the next 5 years.