Real estate in Curaçao
Your home or investment property in Curaçao
Houses, villas, apartments and rentals across the island, with honest local guidance from the first video tour to the notary. Bringing you closer to island living.
Curaçao property available now
Houses, apartments and commercial space for sale and for rent, updated the moment anything changes.
Why Curaçao
Sunshine all year, outside the hurricane belt and well connected to the rest of the world. A Caribbean way of life, built on a legal system you can rely on.
A familiar, secure legal system
Curaçao is part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Every property transfer goes through an independent civil-law notary and is recorded in the public land registry.
A stable currency
The Caribbean guilder (XCG) is pegged to the US dollar, and many properties are also listed in dollars or euros, which keeps budgeting simple.
Open to everyone
There are no restrictions on foreign ownership. You buy in your own name, and you don't even need to be on the island to do it.
Rental income potential
Long-term tenants and vacation rentals both have steady demand. With professional management, your property keeps earning while you're away.
Why work with Turquoise Realty
Island knowledge you can lean on
We know Curaçao's neighbourhoods, prices and paperwork, and we're used to helping people make confident decisions from a distance.
Video tours you can trust
Every listing is professionally filmed and photographed by our in-house production team, so you see the real home before you ever step inside.
Guidance all the way to the notary
Freehold or leasehold (erfpacht), tenants in place, a signature by power of attorney: we explain each step in plain language, so there are no surprises at closing.
Property management in Curaçao
Full-service management for long-term and vacation rentals, so your property earns rental income while you get on with life, wherever that is.
Talk to us about management- Listing, photos and marketing
- Pricing and calendar
- Guest and tenant communication
- Rent collection and monthly reports
- Check-in and check-out
- Regular inspections
- Maintenance and emergency coordination
- One local point of contact
Buying property in Curaçao: frequently asked questions
The questions we hear most from people buying property on the island.
Can foreigners buy property in Curaçao?
Yes. There are no restrictions on foreign ownership, so you can buy a house, villa, apartment or land in Curaçao in your own name, wherever you live. Some investors choose to buy through a company; we can connect you with a local tax adviser to compare the options.
What are the buying costs in Curaçao?
The buyer pays a 4% transfer tax on the purchase price, plus civil-law notary fees (generally 1–2% of the price, plus sales tax on the fee) and land registry costs. As a rule of thumb, budget about 6–7% on top of the purchase price. The notary collects the transfer tax and pays it to the tax office for you.
What is the difference between freehold (eigendom) and leasehold (erfpacht)?
With freehold (eigendom) you own both the house and the land. With leasehold (erfpacht) you own the house, while the land is leased from the government for a long, fixed term in exchange for a yearly ground rent. Both are common in Curaçao, and leasehold property is often priced lower. We always tell you which applies and what the yearly costs are.
Can I buy property in Curaçao without being on the island?
Yes, many of our international clients do. We share professional video tours and detailed information, you make your offer in writing, and the deposit (usually around 10%) is held in the notary's escrow account. At closing you can sign the deed in person or through a power of attorney.
Can I rent out my property and earn rental income?
Yes. You can rent long term or as a vacation rental, depending on the property and location. Rental income is taxed in Curaçao, so we recommend speaking to a local tax adviser. Our property management service takes care of guests or tenants, maintenance and monthly reporting, so you don't need to be on the island.
Which currency is used for property in Curaçao?
Curaçao's currency is the Caribbean guilder (XCG), which is pegged to the US dollar at 1.79 XCG per USD. Many properties are also quoted in US dollars or euros, which keeps budgeting simple.
Do I need a residence permit to buy a house in Curaçao?
No. Owning property does not require residency. Living in Curaçao is arranged separately and the rules depend on your nationality; Curaçao also has an investor permit programme for qualifying investments. We can point you to the right specialist.
Recently sold and rented in Curaçao
Homes we've matched with their new owners and tenants.
Thinking of selling or renting out your property?
We don't rush to the first offer. We take the time to find the buyer or tenant who is genuinely right for your home, present it beautifully, and guide both sides all the way to the notary.
- A free, honest valuationWe visit, compare recent sales nearby and give you a realistic price range, with no obligation.
- Professional photo and videoYour home is filmed and photographed by our in-house production team, so it looks as good online as it does in person.
- Marketing that reaches the right peopleYour listing is presented in English and Dutch and shared with serious, pre-qualified buyers, on the island and beyond.
- Viewings and negotiationWe screen interest, host in-person and video viewings, and negotiate on your behalf.
- Through to the notaryFrom the purchase agreement to the transfer deed, including leasehold (erfpacht) and tenanted-property questions.