Investment property: Montserrat
Montserrat: we show what makes sense for you to buy, vet the seller and the property, and close the deal.
Montserrat is a tiny British Overseas Territory in the Caribbean, and its property market is best described as a niche one: after the Soufriere Hills volcanic eruptions of the 1990s, the southern part of the island, including the former capital Plymouth, remains off-limits, and both the population and the housing stock are small. Foreign buyers need an Alien Land Holding Licence - a standard procedure across the British Caribbean territories rather than a prohibition. Montserrat has no citizenship-by-investment programme; this is a market for those seeking a quiet Caribbean home under the British flag, not a mass-market investment product.
We give you an honest assessment of whether this market fits your goal. If it does, we select a property, assist with the licence, verify legal title, manage the transaction and help structure ownership. If your goal is broader than the island itself, we can suggest alternative Caribbean jurisdictions where property is linked to immigration programmes.
Foreign buyer costs in Montserrat
| Payment | Amount |
|---|---|
| Non-citizen landholding licence | 5% of the value, but not less than the set minimum |
| Transfer fee and stamp tax | about 2.75% of the value excluding contents |
| Lawyer | by agreement |
The licence is issued by the territory's government after checking the buyer. The south of the island, with the former capital Plymouth, remains an exclusion zone after volcanic eruptions, so homes are bought in the north; we check the plot's status before the deal.
We will calculate online the full purchase cost for your budget: taxes, fees and transaction costs.
What we do
- We check title and the plot's location relative to the exclusion zone.
- We prepare the licence application.
- We support the deal and registration.
An alternative: an account in neighbouring countries
If your link to Montserrat is weak, the purchase finances are easier to handle through banks in neighbouring currency union countries with a wider choice of banks. Compare the conditions on our Antigua and Barbuda account, St Kitts and Nevis account and Dominica account pages.
How the deal works
- Checking title and plot boundaries.
- A contract and deposit into the lawyer's account.
- The non-citizen licence application and fee.
- Paying fees and registering title.
What we do
- Property shortlist for your investment goal
- Legal due diligence on the property
- End-to-end transaction support
- Ownership structuring (company, trust)
- Property management and letting
See also
Business account · Personal account · All country programs
FAQ
Can a foreigner buy property in Montserrat?
Does buying property give me the right to live on the island?
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Choosing property in Montserrat?
We shortlist properties in Montserrat, help with the land holding licence for foreigners and review the documents. Every country is in the searchable catalogue.
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