Island stories and guides
Practical guides and local stories about buying, renting and investing in Curaçao.
Island stories
East to west: a journey through Curaçao's most loved neighbourhoods
From Jan Thiel's beach clubs to the quiet coves of Westpunt: a local's story of Curaçao's most popular neighbourhoods, where people buy, build and rent, and why.
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Buying guide
Freehold or leasehold (erfpacht)? What it means when you buy in Curaçao
Eigendom or erfpacht: what is the difference when you buy a home in Curaçao, what the ground rent costs, what happens when the term ends and how it affects price, tax and financing.
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Getting a mortgage in Curaçao when you live abroad
Can you get a mortgage in Curaçao if you live abroad? How much banks lend, how much of your own money you need, interest rates, terms, local lenders and the documents you need.
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Earning rental income in Curaçao: long-term or holiday rental?
Thinking of renting out a property in Curaçao? Compare long-term and holiday rental, what to expect from tenants and guests, how rental income is taxed and why management matters.
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Buying-cost calculator
Calculate transfer tax, notary and mortgage costs for any purchase price.
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