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Introducing Belize

A former British colony Belize a small country on the eastern coast of Central America, It  is relatively unknown to the overseas property buyer but we feel it is a secret that will soon get out.  Belize feels more in common with the Caribbean than with its Central American neighbours. English is the official language in Belize,  It has some stunning scenery and under priced real estate. Belize offers overseas property investors huge investment potential.

Traveling to Belize

Most visitors travel to Belize by air, but you can also get here by road or boat.

Airlines that travel to Belize include

By Sea: Maritime ports of entry are Belize City, Corozal, Dangriga, Big Creek, San Pedro, and Punta Gorda. You are required to report your entry to the police or immigration authorities as soon as possible after entering Belizean territory.

Health

There is a well staffed hospital and several private doctors in Belize City. Also the district towns and larger villages have hospitals or clinics. Bottled water is available in most areas of Belize, but it is advisable to ask, and if in doubt, drink boiled water. There are no serious epidemic diseases in Belize. No inoculations are required for entry, but anti-malaria tablets are recommended for extended stays in the jungle.

Travel advice from UK Foreign Office Belize

About Belize

Belize property

Belize, formerly known as British Honduras, was the UK's last colony on the American mainland. Belize was granted independence from the British in 1981 and is  on the Caribbean coast, nestled between Mexico and Guatemala. Belize benefits from a mix of tropical forests  mountains and  mysterious Maya temples.

Buying property in Belize

Affordable and desirable real estate is in abundance in Belize. Foreign buyers are able to purchase real estate in Belize with out restriction, they have the same rights to own freehold property title deeds as a Belizean. In Belize you will find land for sale at uncommonly low prices. Overseas property investors or developers  can buy and hold beachfront real estate in exactly the same way as Belizean's. All contracts are in English and the buying process is relatively straight forward

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Buying land in Belize

Buying undeveloped land in Belize and developing it by building property on it may create a significant investment return. The Belize government positively encourages inward investment and since the 1990s has made tax incentives for those investing in Belize

Recommended web site for those buying property in Belize

Belize map source Lonely Planet guide to Belize

Belize Economy

Tourism is a major source of foreign currency attractions  include abundant wildlife, Mayan ruins and one of the longest barrier reefs in the world. Like many developing nations the service industry is expanding living manufacturing and agriculture behind

Belize Barrier Reef spans Belize's coastline for 185 miles

 

Belize quick facts

Full Name: Belize

Capital City: Belmopan

Area:22,966 sq km,8,867 sq miles

Population: 266,440

Time Zone :GMT/UTC -6 ()

Languages : English (official)

Religion: Catholic (50%), Protestant (27%)

Currency: Belize Dollar (BZ$)

Electricity: 110/220V 60HzHz

Country Dialing Code: 501

Useful Belize resources