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Developer Spotlight – Volume 2 – Turks & Caicos Islands

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Our Developer Spotlight series is a brief look at the background and horizon of several of our top Turks & Caicos Islands luxury developers, with Q & A led by our President, Joe Zahm.  

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The Hartling Group – Stan Hartling

About The Hartling Group
The Hartling Group has been developing some of the finest properties the Turks and Caicos Islands for over 26 years. Their portfolio of developments including The Shore Club, The Palms and The Sands as well as numerous award-winning Villas have been ranked within the top 100 resorts in the world by publications such as Travel + Leisure and Conde Nast Traveler.
The Hartling Group oversees all elements of its projects from site acquisition to design, construction, and long-term management over all its properties. Today, the Hartling Group has over 700 team members and its name is synonymous with quality from its construction to its post completion management.

About Turks & Caicos Sotheby’s International Realty
Turks & Caicos Sotheby’s International Realty (TCSIR) is the premier luxury real estate brokerage firm in Turks & Caicos. Boasting a profound track record and significant foothold in all market segments, particularly new development and trophy properties, TCSIR is the go-to resource for developers, investors, home-buyers and sellers in this highly sought-after destination. With strong leadership backed by the world’s greatest international luxury real estate brand, and a diverse array of international agents representing 15 countries, TCSIR is influential in both the local community as well as the greater real estate industry worldwide. The firm’s signature office is ideally located in uptown Grace Bay with satellite offices at Grace Bay Club, The Palms and Point Grace. For more information please visit http://www.turksandcaicossir.com.

Developer Spotlight – Volume 1 – Turks & Caicos Islands

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Our Developer Spotlight series is a brief look at the background and horizon of several of our top Turks & Caicos Islands luxury developers, with Q & A led by our President, Joe Zahm.  

Click on the cover below to view and download our Developer Spotlight – Volume 1.

Grace Bay Resorts – Mark Durliat

About Grace Bay Resorts
GBR believes that trans-formative brands and incomparable destinations are built on exceptional people. “At Grace Bay Resorts, we have brought together a team of outstanding individuals from around the world, with decades of experience acquired at some of the most sought-after luxury hospitality properties. Our team is made up of outstanding international talent and local expertise, together we are able to achieve a dedicated focus on our region.”

About Turks & Caicos Sotheby’s International Realty
Turks & Caicos Sotheby’s International Realty (TCSIR) is the premier luxury real estate brokerage firm in Turks & Caicos. Boasting a profound track record and significant foothold in all market segments, particularly new development and trophy properties, TCSIR is the go-to resource for developers, investors, home-buyers and sellers in this highly sought-after destination. With strong leadership backed by the world’s greatest international luxury real estate brand, and a diverse array of international agents representing 15 countries, TCSIR is influential in both the local community as well as the greater real estate industry worldwide. The firm’s signature office is ideally located in uptown Grace Bay with satellite offices at Grace Bay Club, The Palms and Point Grace. For more information please visit http://www.turksandcaicossir.com.

2022 Real Estate Market Posts Strong Follow-up Year to Historic 2021

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2022 Turks and Caicos Real Estate – 4th Quarter Year-To-Date Comparison

Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) has long attracted luxury real estate developers and investors for its turquoise waters, pristine white beaches, attractive quality of life and strong infrastructure. As one of the most sought-after destinations in the Caribbean, TCI has gained much attention from the industry as its steps onto the global stage.
Turks & Caicos Sotheby’s International Realty is pleased to release the following findings from its highly anticipated 2022 Year End Market Report, sharing key insights, trends and future outlook predictions.

Overall Market Performance
After a history-making year in 2021, which reached $765M in closed transactions, Turks and Caicos continued its strong performance in 2022, totaling $553M in sales. This second-best year surpassed the prior record holder of 2019, which recorded $337M in dollar volume, by 63.5 percent. Looking ahead into 2023, the sales pipeline remains strong with an impressive $327M in pending transactions led by pre-construction villa sales.
The Single Family Home sector, with $214M in sales volume, accounted for 39 percent of all sales in 2022, as opposed to 49 percent in 2021. This shift can be attributed to absorbed inventory as well as ongoing construction for many residential homes. Total Condominium sales of $171M accounted for 31 percent of all sales volume in 2022, with a similar share compared to 2021. Meanwhile, Land sales of $143M saw the biggest proportional increase year over year, from 19 percent in 2021 to 26 percent in 2022, as investors seek to build and seize long-term investment opportunities.

New Developments
In the context of historic tourism demand, Turks and Caicos continues its new development momentum with several new, exciting projects in various stages. First, South Bank has just launched the iconic Piero Lissoni-designed ARC. The project encompasses 17 two- to five-bedroom “suspended villas” with private pools, ranging in price from $3M to $20M for the 360-degree-view penthouse. The Lagoon Villas have welcomed its first group of owners, with the remaining inventory of 11 villas of the 18 will be completed by late spring. Currently, 16 Ocean Estate Villas, 38 Boat Houses and various on-site amenities are under construction. Also developed by Windward, Nivå designed by Ström Architects are a contemporary design-driven collection of six luxury villas dotted along the elevated tip of stunning Turtle Tail, a response to the environment to serve into the views, elements and built into the landscape. Villas prices start at $6.25M.

What a difference a year has made at The Strand, with the now freshly paved Cooper Jack Road, several luxury Residences, and Buildings A and B of the Villas—all oceanfront with private courtyards and pools—well underway. The development’s sprawling oceanfront restaurant, which upon its completion will sit directly on an elevated perch overlooking the beach, is also in progress. The Strand is a spectacular, must-visit oceanfront private community, priced from $2.95M.

Beach Enclave has completed its first of 10 Beach Houses within its North Shore Phase 2 development. At Beach Enclave Long Bay, one four-bedroom Beach House remains for sale at $5.45M. At The Reserve on Grace Bay, 3 ultra-luxury estate homes paired with an unparalleled amenity set are under construction. Only 1 estate home remains for sale at $16.95M. This is the last remaining opportunity to own on best-in-class Grace Bay.

Grace Bay Resorts’ Rock House has opened to high occupancies and rave reviews. Half of the under-construction Phase 2 is sold with a select inventory of two- to four-bedroom, elevated villas remaining. Even bigger news is that The Point, the long-awaited expansion of Point Grace, will soon launch to the public, with 38 beachfront units, 4 pool bungalows, 16 casitas and exceptional resort amenities.

The Villas at Blue Mountain has been fully re-imagined under the development and management of acclaimed Hartling Group (The Palms and The Shore Club), with jaw-dropping, elevated North Shore views for sale from $3.95M.

“Following such an unprecedented year as 2021, we were pleased with how solid our performance was in 2022, which is a testament to the quality of the listings, and of our clientele,” said Turks & Caicos Sotheby’s International Realty President Joe Zahm. “Even more impressive is the fact that there has been no flight to re-sell properties, which is not too surprising as we are such a low-debt jurisdiction that is less impacted by higher interest rates. With existing quality inventory still to be completed, we expect new development and select trophy sales to carry the day in 2023.”

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About Turks & Caicos Sotheby’s International Realty
Turks & Caicos Sotheby’s International Realty (TCSIR) is the premier luxury real estate brokerage firm in Turks & Caicos. Boasting a profound track record and significant foothold in all market segments, particularly new development and trophy properties, TCSIR is the go-to resource for developers, investors, home-buyers and sellers in this highly sought-after destination. With strong leadership backed by the world’s greatest international luxury real estate brand, and a diverse array of international agents representing 15 countries, TCSIR is influential in both the local community as well as the greater real estate industry worldwide. The firm’s signature office is ideally located in uptown Grace Bay with satellite offices at Grace Bay Club, The Palms and Point Grace. For more information please visit http://www.turksandcaicossir.com.

Turks & Caicos Sotheby’s International Realty, Venture House, Grace Bay Road, Providenciales | info@tcsothebysrealty.com | 1.649.946.4474

The Strand Villas, Turks & Caicos Islands – “A Closer Look at their Unique Attributes”

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In case you missed the chance to view our recent live Zoom Webinar on December 2, 2022, we welcome you to view this recording on Youtube to listen in with the developer, John Fair, and our sales team during a discussion on The Villas highlighting the design, amenities, lifestyle, and income potential of the 2- and 3-bedroom beach front properties.

Link to listing detail here:

Or contact the listing agents for further detail:

Joe Zahm, joe@tcsothebysrealty.com, 649.231.6188

Nina Siegenthaler, nina@tcsothebysrealty.com, 649.231.0707

Turks & Caicos Sotheby’s International Realty | Venture House | Grace Bay Road, Providenciales, 649.946.4474, info@tcsothebysrealty.com

TCI Real Estate Seeing New Development Expand As We Head Towards Another Record Year !

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2022 Turks and Caicos Real Estate – 3rd Quarter Year-To-Date Comparison

With the exception of 2021, the 3rd Quarter is historically our quietest quarter due to the back-to-school and hurricane seasons, to be followed by a significant uptick in 4th Quarter as we gear up for our busy season. As such, Q3 2022 is proving to be more in line with previous years’ activity and still in line with pre–covid peaks.

As illustrated in this report, real estate sales are still holding steady alongside an exceptional 2021. For this 3rd Quarter 2022, the overall graph has been broken down into sales volume by quarter for each of the past four years, indicating the ebb and flow of volume through each quarter. Pending deals that are slated to close out at year-end 2022 currently place the real estate market 38% ahead of 2019 year-end sales volume which was a record year itself. Considering the pending sales on the MLS, projected 2022 year-end sales volume will be very close to $500M and represents another record year in the making.

Within the 2nd Quarter report, we mentioned that several developers have exciting projects on the forefront which will be launched very soon that will help bridge the gap to sustain our market’s decade-long momentum. We are happy to present these new developments in the pages of our report which include a mix of pre-construction offerings. New Development is essential in real estate and we are entering a new wave of extremely high-quality projects from legacy developers, including ARC and NIVA from Windward Developments (Blue Cay, South Bank), a re-imagined Villas at Blue Mountain by Hartling Group, and the soon-to-be announced Grace Bay Resorts project next door to Point Grace.

On the community front: The “Footsteps 4 Good” Charitable Event kicked off on October 21st. The event is a 224-mile circumnavigation of the beautiful by nature Turks and Caicos Islands over 13 days, touching 24 islands and cays. The water wading, swimming, walking, running, biking, kayaking and rowing island-hopping charitable event is hosted under the patronage of Mrs. Mandy Dakin, wife of His Excellency Governor Nigel Dakin. The charitable event was started by Jill Beckingham, wife of previous governor, Peter Beckingham. Mandy Dakin promised to restart the venture but with an ambitious twist covering the full length of the Islands: Providenciales through to North, Middle, East and South Caicos, then crossing to Grand Turk, Salt Cay, and finally completing the circle back to Providenciales via Sand Cay, Ambergris Cay, French Cay, and West Caicos. “The event builds on community spirit. United we are all stronger and can achieve amazing results. Not everyone is a marathon runner, but everyone knows how to walk. What could be better, raising money for our favourite charities whilst improving our health and fitness.” Stated Mandy Dakin in a recent article on The SunTCI. For more detail link to The Sun TCI News article here. You can also follow the progress of this amazing journey on Instragram @footsteps4goodtci

We are thankful as always for the support of our clients and community and look forward to welcoming you to our shores this fall and festive season.  

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Turks & Caicos Sotheby’s International Realty, Venture House, Grace Bay Road, Providenciales | info@tcsothebysrealty.com | 1.649.946.4474

Introducing Arc – Elevated Beachfront Living in Turks & Caicos

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A New Level. Discover Elevated Beachfront Living

Taking its prominent position at the gateway to South Bank, Arc rises from the sculpted, sheltered resort beach and offers all-encompassing views from its 17 exceptional Sky Villas. Each with seamlessly connected landscaped Air Gardens, these new residences offer a secluded lifestyle experience of sky, sea, nature and space.  At home in their dramatic setting, the Sky Villas welcome all-encompassing views of the Caicos Bank and the ever-changing scene of the vibrant South Bank ocean lifestyle.

A Rare Lifestyle Experience

Wellness, nature, and adventure form the very essence of the experiences at South Bank. Arc features a restaurant and bar, gym, two pools, jacuzzi, owner’s lounge, board room, garden firepits and a boardwalk leading to the cabanas on the pier. Within the main resort, Arc residents also benefit from the lagoon-side rejuvenating spa and gym, ​effortless boat concierge service and Clubhouse restaurant and bar. With owner and guest service and facilities expertly provided by Grace Bay Resorts, every day will be an experience to treasure. Experience Caribbean waterfront living at its best, delivered by one of the leading hospitality experts in the Caribbean.

Meet The Architects

Piero Lissoni, Founder and Design Principal at Lissoni®, brings his mastery of contemporary design to South Bank with the unveiling of Arc and its Sky Villas. With offices in Milan and New York, Lissoni® has a thirty-year history in developing international projects. Inspired by a sense of rigor and simplicity, his designs are characterized by a regard for detail, coherence, and elegance. The ideal fit for the South Bank vision. Meet the renowned architect behind the Sky Villas at Arc, as he explains his vision for this inspired reimagining of elevated beachfront living.

Rob Report Article

Turks & Caicos Sotheby’s International Realty, Venture House, Grace Bay

Link to listing information for the Arc at South Bank

TCI Real Estate Market Continues to Ride Momentum of Historic 2021

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Turks & Caicos Real Estate Market Report – 2nd Quarter 2022 YTD Comparison

As we read through the headlines of each market report, since the tipping point at the end of 2011, one can sense how the momentum has escalated throughout the past decade. Turks & Caicos Islands is no longer a secret and has become the luxury standard for investors and vacation homeowners. These yearly successes have helped our country overcome the odds, firstly in 2017 with Hurricane Irma and then in 2020 with the Pandemic. We remained cautiously optimistic during both of those occasions and now look back with pride for our community, private sector and the TCI Government and the good guidance and support provided by all throughout.   

So how does a real estate market follow such a monumental year in sales? We can look to the financial advisors for their analysis such as the Baker Tilly report, within our Caribbean region, with recent headlines of “Investors Bullish on Caribbean Tourism Boom”. The newly published survey for 2022 is a robust report that shows several indicators that both Banks and Non-Bank Lenders are confident that the Caribbean real estate and tourism growth will continue for the next 12 to 18 months. Link to Baker Tilly Survey Here. What does this mean for Turks & Caicos Islands? Thankfully, several developers have exciting projects on the forefront which will be launched very soon. New developments and emerging re-sale inventory will help bridge the gap to sustain our market’s decade-long momentum. The fast-paced sales cycles witnessed in 2021 and first quarter of 2022 have tapered off in some areas positioning buyers for a hopeful replenishment in depleted inventory.

Another indicator of our sustained and continued growth is Standard & Poor’s affirmation of our country’s sovereign credit rating for long-term bonds, denominated in both domestic and foreign currency, of BBB+. Furthermore, S&P believes the TCI will continue to adhere to prudent financial management and limit borrowing, and that fiscal reserve balances will increase during the next two years. Link to TCI Weekly News Article.  

The gauge where real estate agents have our finger on the pulse is with our clients and owners of TCI real estate. This is the barometer that is at the core and best defines the health and sustained growth of our market. With 85% of TCI real estate owners from North America, we can sense the ebb and flow with investor confidence within our market which is historically linked directly to the USA and NA. 

Now for our current market report for the first half of 2022, the market stats are holding up quite well to last year’s historic run. Condominium sales continue to be strong with a sales volume increase of 42.54%, led by the Rock House completion, Ritz Carlton sales completions carryover and robust condominium re-sales. In 2021, buyers were focused on single family villas until inventory depleted, and now in 2022 they are concentrating on condominiums at all price ranges. The Overall Market finished a mere 10.5 % down over last years’ Q2 with $327,501,259 in total sales.   

Even in the face of world events and economic shock waves led by inflation, TCI continues to see steady demand for quality real estate, though certainly a bit less frenetic than in 2021. Q3 and Q4 will see the launch of significant blue chip new developments, which bodes well for future inventory and our evolving luxury tourism product.  

We welcome you to view the full report for new listings and market graphs illustrating the decade long momentum.  Download the full report with one of the links below.

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Turks & Caicos Sotheby’s International Realty, Venture House, Grace Bay Road, Providenciales | info@tcsothebysrealty.com | 1.649.946.4474

The Palms Turks & Caicos – Timeless Elegance, Style and Award-Winning Services

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The Palms Turks & Caicos, 5-Star Amenities and Services

The incomparable Palms Turks & Caicos on the world’s #1, Grace Bay Beach with its classic Caribbean elegance, superior service and amenities has proven to be a popular choice for many repeat guests validated by the multi-awards presented to the resort throughout the years. The attention to detail in every aspect from the custom cabinetry, vaulted ceilings, crown molding, and marble flooring to the premium furnishings brings a luxurious quality paired with the services make this an incredible choice for the Caribbean vacation lifestyle.  This has culminated in record sales over the past five years as noted within our 2021 Year-End Market Report as investors truly appreciate this 5-star resort and the pleasurable atmosphere it provides.

If you are contemplating a condominium for your vacation lifestyle, consider The Palms Turks & Caicos.  We invite you to view the newly listed Penthouse 2501.02.03, which is a 3-bedroom suite that occupies the entire 5th level offering exceptional privacy with beautiful, elevated views of the spectacular serpentine infinity-edge pool and turquoise ocean beyond. Beachfront Suite 5106.07.08 also a 3-bedroom is on the north-west corner of the resort and features a patio area and easy access to the beachfront.  For further detail, links to these two real estate offerings are provided in the text.

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The Palms Penthouse 2501.02.03

Unforgettable luxury at the heart of one of the Caribbean’s glorious beaches comes as a standard at The Palms Turks & Caicos.

Turks & Caicos Sotheby’s International Realty, Venture House, Grace Bay, Providenciales

https://www.turksandcaicossir.com/

Rock House Opens May 1, 2022

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Rock House is the next generation luxury resort and residential development in Grace Bay Resorts’ family of successful hospitality brands. The operations team enthusiastically prepared for the opening of the resort with trial stays for owners and select guests to support the training phase and to put the finishing touches in place for the first vacation guests to arrive. Rock House is experiencing vast interest from the luxury travel market with advance bookings ahead of forecast. Guests will experience the 5-star luxury from the initial welcome to the beautifully furnished suites and full-scale amenities provided. The center of attraction at Rock House is its dramatic, secluded beach, and the iconic 100 ft infinity pool sitting proudly upon an oceanfront cliff, lined with sophisticated daybeds, built in cabanas and poolside sanctuaries that will feature food and beverage service and a signature stone lounge set on the waters edge. Upon the hilltop overlooking it all is the restaurant and bar, spa, fitness center and arrival pavilions, each offering a 180-degree view of the Atlantic Ocean and Providenciales.

Take a sneak peak at the newly opened Rock House Turks & Caicos!

To book your next holiday at Rock House, visit the website at https://www.rockhouseresort.com/

Turks & Caicos Real Estate Sales Continue To Soar

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Turks & Caicos Real Estate Market Report – 1st Quarter 2022 YTD Comparison

Turks & Caicos Real Estate continues to soar as 2022 is shaping up to be another strong year with buyer demand remaining solid in a fast-paced market with a lot of moving targets. Competition for desired properties is high with many listing agents managing multiple offers and off market properties selling without coming to market. Buyers know what they want, and sales agents are digging deep to find an appropriate investment or vacation home for their clients and customers.

Construction throughout Providenciales, even without large scale vertical development, at this time, is at an all-time high with new homes coming out of the ground in all community areas and stretching to the out islands. The biggest issue for builders and developers is trying to contain ever increasing construction costs hit hard by supply chain and inflationary issues.

In the forefront with new construction is the implementation of renewable energy which seems to be a top selling feature for new developments on island. Notable developers are on board with Renu Energy TCI, a renewable energy company that has also experience tremendous growth over the past three years with the installation of solar panels, tesla power walls and electric vehicles and accessories.

Fortis TCI has also been at work transforming the TCI energy landscape with the introduction of solar power programs to take advantage of this ample resource, C.O.R.E (Customer Owned Renewable Energy) and U.O.R.E. (Utility Owned Renewable Energy), with the latter program contracting several companies. The EV and charging station pilot project which was introduced in 2018 has started to catch on with several electric cars in use throughout and charging stations popping up across the island.

Leading the way in energy efficiency and various forms of renewable energy in Turks & Caicos was Green Revolution which was established in 2011. Since their formation the company has completed many projects both residential and commercial in scale, throughout the region. These projects are saving residents of the Caribbean hundreds of thousands of dollars each year.

With sustainability on peoples’ minds and in the news, we are proud that our country has embraced the importance of these initiatives and developed a plan for our beautiful by nature islands. The recent signing of the TCI Climate Change Charter which took place on Earth Day this past Friday, April 22nd during the 1st Annual Climate Change Summit entitled “Only One Earth – Invest In Our Planet”, the private and public sectors came together to take action with this roadmap as a guide to help protect and safeguard our environmental assets. 

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