Some who visit Belize like it so much that they want to live here, or at least buy property as an investment and possible retirement. Belize imposes few restrictions on ownership of land by non-nationals. Unlike Mexico, which prohibits the direct ownership of land by foreigners on or near the coast, in Belize foreigners can buy and hold beach-front real estate in exactly the same way as Belizeans. In the past, an alien landholder’s license was needed for purchases of 10 acres or more (or more than 1/2 acre within a town or city.) However, such a license is no longer needed. Under Belize law foreign nationals are allowed to own property, including island and beachfront land in fee simple. There are no capital gains taxes or inheritance taxes and real estate taxes are relatively low. All land documents, titles, leases, covenants, variances, strata titles and so on are in English and English common law prevails.
Real estate commission rates in Belize are like most everywhere else: 6 to 8 per cent on residential property, and 10 per cent on raw land. As many properties are in remote areas, most brokers charge prospective buyers a travel fee for showing the properties. We suggest an established attorney-at-law in Belize to do a title search for you and to review and approve all documents. See our page on How To Buy Belize Real Estate.
Real estate professionals in Belize have for many years been loosely organised into two competing associations. That is changing. On 7 December 2022 the Association of Real Estate Brokers of Belize (AREBB), and the Belize National Association of Realtors (BNAR) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), with the aim to merge both associations into the Belize Real Estate Association (BREA). The new association will continue to pursue myriad goals which include the passing of the real estate bill, education and certification of real estate professionals, and the
launching of a Belize Multiple Listings Service, according to a joint press release by the two associations.
Belize Real Estate Agents Directory
o Alpha & Omega International Realty & Consultants, Corozal Town, tel. 501-207-8887; www.AlphaOmegaBelizeRealEstate.com
o Ambergris Seaside Real Estate, P.O. Box 163, San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, tel. 501-226-4545, fax 501-226-3545, www.ambergrisrealestate.com
o Bayshore Limited, 100 Embarcadero road, Maya Beach, Placencia Peninsula, Stann Creek District, tel. 501-523-8019; e-mail jwildman@lincsat.com, www.bayshorebelize.com
o Belize Land Consultants, P.O. Box 35, Corozal, tel. 501-423-1005, fax 423-1006, email consejoshores@gmail.com, www.consejoshores.com
o Belize Land Properties Ltd., 9 Third Street, King’s Park, Belize City, tel./fax 501-223-4807; www.belizelandproperties.com
o Belize Property Agents Ltd., Box 273 Dangriga, Mile 6 Hummingbird Highway, tel. 501¬522-0512, cell: 501-665-2412, www.belizepropertyagent.com
o Blue Diamond Realty # 1 Barrier Reef Dr., San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, tel. 501-226-3933 or 501-620-4149; www.bluediamondbelize.com
o Buy Belize Real Estate 2.5 Miles Western Highway (P.O. Box 2276), Belize City, www.buy-belize.com
o Caribbean Properties Consultants, P.O. Box 149 Dangriga, Stann Creek District, tel. 501-523-7299 or 669-9000, www.belizeproperty.com
o Casa Cayo Real Estate San Pedro, Ambergris Caye; tel. 501-226-2791, www.barrierreefrealty.com
o Ceiba Realty 119A Western Highway, Santa Elena Town, Cayo; tel. 501-824-4050 or cell 501-610-4458; email ceibarealty@gmail.com, www.ceibarealtybelize.com
o Century 21 Isla Bonita, San Pedro, Ambergris Caye; tel. 866-589-4618; www.century21belize.com
o Coldwell Banker Belize, (Jonathon Mullen) San Pedro, Ambergris Caye; tel. 501-226-3400; www.ColdwellBankerBelize.com
o Coral Beach Realty, Barrier Reef Drive, San Pedro, tel. 501-226-2681, fax 226-2875; www.coralbeachrealty.com
o Diane Campbell, San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, tel. 501-226-5203 or 501-610-5118; email dcampbellbz@gmail.com.
o Eden Isle & South Point Developments, Caye Caulker, 501-622¬3254, www.CayeCaulker.net
o Emerald Futures Real Estate, Mile 3 ½, Northern Hwy., Belize City, tel. 501-670-6818, fax 501-223-2609; email emeraldbelize2006@yahoo.com, www.emeraldfutures.com
o Katie Valk, Belize City; – RETIRED
o Rainforest Realty, P.O. Box 195, San Ignacio, Cayo; tel. Macarena Rose at 501-670-4045, USA direct: 727-490-7710; www.rainforestrealty.com, email macarenarose@gmail.com
o RE/MAX Property Center, San Ignacio, fax 501-824-0447, www.belizepropertycenter.com
o Sunrise Realty, #1 Barrier Reef Dr. (P.O. Box 236), San Pedro; tel. 501-226-3737, fax 501-226-3379, email info@sunrisebelize.com, www.sunriserealty.bz
o Triton Properties, Barrier Reef Dr., San Pedro, Ambergris Caye; tel. 501-226-3783, fax 501-226-3549; e-mail triton@btl.net.
o Vista Real Estate, 122 Eve St. (P.O. Box 2383), Belize City, tel. 501-223-2427, fax 223-2228, www.vistabelize.com
o Yearwood Properties, General Delivery, Placencia, tel./fax 501-523¬3462, e-mail brian@belizebeachfront.com
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Article Updated December 2022