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Common Real Estate Questions

  • The Cayman Islands Real Estate Brokers Association(CIREBA) is a non-for-profit association that provide a professional network for the different CIREBA real estate companies in the Cayman Islands.  CIREBA has grown to have 38 Broker Members with over 280 trained Realtors. The basic premise is that all listings are shared between members and are easily accessible through the CIREBA MLS (Multiple Listing System). This means that buyers can select one realtor and stay with them throughout the process instead of having to work with numerous real estate agents. For sellers, it means their property receives wide coverage quickly and efficiently.

    In addition, CIREBA ensures that all members are up to date with changing laws that pertain to the Real Estate Industry.

  • Approximately 95% of all condos and homes are sold furnished. The 7.5% stamp duty is calculated on the price you paid for the property minus the value of the used furniture. For example, if you buy a home for US$500,000 and the furniture is valued at US$22,489, you will be required to pay stamp duty on US$477,511.

  • Strata Fees are like HOA fees. It is a fee charged based on per sq. ft. of the condo. These fees are set by a budget and are to cover the cost of things like insurance, building maintenance, landscaping, pool maintenance, the Strata Management Company, bulk cable packages, common area water and power usage.

  • No, we do not need Title Insurance because Government guarantees title. However, we highly recommend that you hire an Attorney to research the title and advise you if there are any liens, or problems with the title. The cost is between .55% and 1% of the purchase price.

  • Yes, there is NO restriction of foreign ownership. You can own up to 3 properties in your own name, after that you will need to have a license and your Attorney can help with that.

  • If you are a non-resident you can obtain a mortgage for the purchase, ask your CIREBA agent or your Attorney. Interest rates fluctuate and can be between 1 -3% above the US prime rate.

  • There is the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS Valuation Standards) and if you are obtaining a mortgage thru a local bank they will assign an independent evaluation to value the home based on recent and past sales.   There are also a home inspectors, ask your CIREBA realtor for a list of respected Inspectors.

How can CIREBA help?

Find out how CIREBA works for property buyers and sellers, and real estate brokers and agents in the Cayman Islands.

How it Works