An AI-Assisted, Privately Advised Concierge
The Bahamas, considered carefully.
For the buyer weighing residency, a second home, or a strategic relocation - a guided property and residency match that distils the decision into a private brief: top-fit islands, eligible luxury properties, and a residency path, reviewed personally by Glenn Ferguson. +1-242-395-8495.
Your Private Brief Includes
Nine quick questions, about two minutes, and an instant personalised brief - reviewed by Glenn before any contact.
- Top-fit islands and communities
- The right property type and price band
- Your residency path (EPR from $1M)
- A clear tax and cost snapshot
About 2 minutes - no obligation - strictly confidential
The short answer
This is a guided, AI-assisted match for buyers considering Bahamas residency or a luxury home. You complete a short intake; Glenn Ferguson returns a private brief of top-fit islands, eligible properties, and a residency path. The Bahamas has no income, capital gains, or inheritance tax, and a real estate purchase of $1 million or above (the minimum since January 1, 2025) can support Economic Permanent Residency, which includes a spouse and dependent children and has no minimum-days requirement.
The Concierge
A few decisions, made privately, in the right order
The technology speeds up qualification. The relationship closes the transaction. Here is what the engagement covers.
Discreet qualification
A short, intelligent intake replaces hours of brochure scanning. We identify which islands, price bands, and residency paths actually fit, and which do not.
Matched inventory
Curated listings, including off-market and pre-release, drawn from BREA-licensed practice and direct developer relationships. No public scraping, no phantom listings.
Residency strategy
Annual residency, permanent residency through qualifying investment, or pure investment, assessed against your tax counsel's framework rather than in isolation.
Honest economics
Conveyance VAT, real property tax, HOA, insurance, and rental yield, modelled to the specific property rather than generalised across the market.
Coordinated counsel
Introductions to Bahamian attorneys, surveyors, and structuring specialists, selected for your matter. Glenn works with your advisers, not around them.
One advisor, throughout
Glenn handles the engagement personally, from the first private brief through closing and the residency filing alongside it.
The Property Match
A short intake. One private brief.
Nine quick questions, about two minutes, and an instant brief - top-fit islands, the right property type and price band, and a residency path - reviewed personally by Glenn before any contact. Nothing is sent until you choose to share it.
Answer nine quick questions and Glenn returns a private brief - top-fit islands, the right property type and price band, and a residency path.
Nothing is sent until you choose to share your brief.
Your Private Brief
Your private brief
An instant match based on your answers. Glenn reviews this personally and refines it with current listings and a property-specific cost breakdown.
Send this brief to Glenn
Glenn will reply with current matching listings, pricing, and a residency assessment. Seller pays commission, so buyer representation costs you nothing.
The Islands
Seven hundred islands. A handful that likely fit.
Part of the match is ruling places out. These are the enclaves most international buyers shortlist; Glenn covers all of them.
Lyford Cay & Old Fort Bay
Established gated estate enclaves, with Nassau's international airport about fifteen minutes away.
Harbour Island
Pink-sand Briland, small, social, and walkable, three miles long.
The Exumas
Cays for boaters and the genuinely private.
Paradise Island
Ocean Club and resort-grade amenities at hand, beside Atlantis.
Eleuthera
The long, quiet island, for value and authenticity.
Prefer Nassau and Cable Beach? See the luxury community comparison guide, the Goldwynn vs Ocean Club Estates comparison, and Albany.
The Advantages
A jurisdiction that rewards deliberate planning
The headline benefits, stated plainly and accurately. Specifics are modelled to your situation in the private brief.
No income tax
The Bahamas does not levy personal income tax on residents or non-residents. This is a foundational feature of the jurisdiction, not a temporary incentive.
No capital gains tax
Appreciation on Bahamian property and other assets is not subject to capital gains taxation. Coordinate with your home-jurisdiction counsel on attribution rules.
No inheritance or estate tax
No domestic inheritance, gift, or estate tax. Structuring still matters, particularly for US persons with worldwide estate exposure.
Permanent residency from $1M
A qualifying real estate investment of $1,000,000 or above (the minimum since January 1, 2025) can support Economic Permanent Residency, including a spouse and dependent children, with no minimum-days requirement.
Stable common-law jurisdiction
An English common-law system, an independent judiciary, and robust property registration. Counsel-led due diligence and a 30-year title search are standard practice.
Considered transaction costs
Conveyance VAT applies on transfers (10%, customarily split 50/50), and real property tax operates on a tiered structure. Both are modelled to the property in your brief.
All references to Bahamian tax, residency, and transaction policy reflect general published positions and are not a substitute for individualised legal or tax advice. The EPR minimum of $1,000,000 took effect January 1, 2025; processing timelines are not officially published and independent advisers cite roughly 6 to 18 months. Specific thresholds and rates are confirmed against current government sources during your consultation.
The Advisor
Glenn Ferguson
"The decision to relocate is the least transactional purchase a person makes. The property is the easy part. What matters is whether the place fits the life you actually want next."
Glenn is a licensed Bahamas real estate agent (BREA) with 24+ years advising international buyers on Nassau and Paradise Island acquisitions and on Bahamas residency. He works with a deliberately small client list and coordinates each engagement personally, from the first private brief through closing and the residency filing alongside it.
Buyer representation is paid by the seller's commission, so the match, the brief, and the community comparison cost you nothing. For buyers who already know what they want, call +1-242-395-8495 directly.
Questions
Considered answers, plainly given
The questions buyers ask before they begin.
Is The Bahamas a citizenship-by-investment country?
No - The Bahamas does not operate a citizenship-by-investment programme. It offers a graduated residency framework instead, including an annual residency permit and a permanent residency path that can be supported by qualifying real estate investment. A purchase of $1,000,000 or above (the Economic Permanent Residency minimum since January 1, 2025) can support a permanent residency application. Detail is in the residency by investment guide.
How much do you need to invest for Bahamas permanent residency?
The Economic Permanent Residency minimum is $1,000,000 in Bahamian real estate, in effect since January 1, 2025. Permanent residency carries no minimum-days requirement and includes a spouse and dependent children. Processing times are not officially published; independent advisers cite roughly 6 to 18 months, so confirm current requirements with immigration counsel. Glenn coordinates the residency side alongside the purchase.
Does The Bahamas have income, capital gains, or inheritance tax?
No - the Bahamas levies no personal income tax, no capital gains tax, and no inheritance, gift, or estate tax. The Bahamian dollar is pegged 1:1 to the US dollar. Conveyance VAT, legal fees, and annual real property tax do apply to property, and US persons remain subject to US worldwide taxation, so coordinate with your home-jurisdiction counsel.
How does the AI property match work?
You complete a short, guided intake covering budget, residency goals, lifestyle, family and work context, tax posture, property type, and rental preference. The responses are organised into a private brief - top-fit islands, eligible properties, and a suggested residency path - which Glenn reviews personally before it reaches you. The technology speeds up qualification; Glenn handles the advice and the transaction.
Can a foreigner buy property in The Bahamas?
Yes - non-Bahamians buy with freehold title, the same ownership rights as citizens, under the International Persons Landholding Act. A licensed Bahamian attorney handles the title search, conveyance, and registration with the Investments Board, and many buyers complete remotely by power of attorney. A typical purchase closes in about 30 to 90 days. See the foreign buyer guide.
What are the closing costs when buying in The Bahamas?
Budget roughly 8% to 10% of the purchase price. This typically includes conveyance VAT (10%, customarily split 50/50 between buyer and seller and set in the Agreement for Sale), legal fees of about 2.5% to 3.5% plus VAT, and title, survey, and disbursement costs, with a deposit of usually 10% held in the vendor's attorney escrow. Estimate yours with the closing costs calculator.
Will US citizens still pay US tax after moving to The Bahamas?
Yes - US citizens and green card holders remain subject to US worldwide taxation regardless of residency elsewhere. Bahamian residency can still offer meaningful planning advantages around state tax exposure, estate structuring, and the treatment of post-move assets, but the analysis is specific to your situation and requires your US tax counsel. Glenn coordinates with your advisers rather than around them.
What does it cost to work with Glenn Ferguson?
The property-and-residency match and the initial private brief are complimentary. Real estate representation is compensated through customary brokerage on closed transactions, where the seller pays commission, so buyer representation costs you nothing extra. Standalone residency advisory and concierge relocation support are offered separately on a fee basis, discussed openly before any commitment.
Begin privately
Your Private Brief Starts Here
Glenn Ferguson - Licensed Bahamas Real Estate Agent (BREA)
Nassau and Paradise Island Luxury Specialist
EPR Residency Consultant - Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas
Tell me your goals - budget, residency, lifestyle - and I respond with top-fit islands, eligible properties, and a suggested residency path, plus a property-specific cost breakdown. The match takes a few minutes; your brief is reviewed by me personally before any further contact, and it is strictly confidential.
Start the Match
A few minutes. Glenn reviews your brief personally and responds with islands, properties, and a residency path.
Glenn Ferguson - Licensed Bahamas Real Estate Agent
+1-242-395-8495 - Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas
Sources and references
Bahamas Economic Permanent Residency minimum ($1,000,000 effective January 1, 2025), the residency framework, and the zero income, capital gains, and inheritance tax position: Government of The Bahamas (Immigration (Amendment) Act 2024; confirm current rules with immigration counsel). Foreign ownership is governed by the International Persons Landholding Act. Transaction costs, conveyance VAT, and real property tax should be confirmed by a licensed Bahamian attorney for your specific property.
This page is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, tax, immigration, or investment advice. The AI-assisted property match produces an educational brief that is reviewed by a licensed practitioner before any transaction or formal advice; it does not guarantee residency approval, property availability, or pricing. References to Bahamian tax, residency, and regulatory frameworks reflect general published positions current at the time of writing and are subject to change. The Economic Permanent Residency minimum of $1,000,000 took effect January 1, 2025; processing timelines are not officially published and independent advisers cite roughly 6 to 18 months. The Bahamas has no income tax, capital gains tax, or inheritance tax; US persons remain subject to US worldwide taxation. Conveyance VAT, legal fees, and real property tax apply to any purchase and should be confirmed by a licensed Bahamian attorney and qualified tax and immigration counsel. All prices in United States Dollars. Glenn Ferguson is a licensed Bahamas Real Estate Agent (BREA).