Need a trash cart? If you’re buying a newly built home or having a home built on Bonaire, there’s one more practical matter to take care of besides getting the keys: arranging a trash cart for your household waste. This process raises questions for many new residents,...

Hypotheekgarantie Bonaire (HGB) is comparable to the National Mortgage Guarantee (NHG) in the European part of the Netherlands. If, due to circumstances beyond your control, you are no longer able to meet your mortgage payments, any remaining mortgage debt after the...

Would you like to know the value of your property and are you considering an appraisal? Harbourtown Real Estate offers a free property valuation. One of our real estate agents will visit your home or lot, assess the property, and provide you with a well-founded...

Contingencies are important to consider carefully before making an offer on a property in Bonaire. Once you reach an agreement following negotiations, a binding agreement already exists. As a buyer, you cannot add all kinds of contingencies afterwards. It is therefore...

Buying a property is one of the biggest financial decisions you will make in your life, especially when buying abroad. Whether you are purchasing your first home, investing in real estate, or looking for a second home in the sun, the help of a buyer’s agent can save...

Land tax and real estate tax on Bonaire apply to different types of property owners: as a property owner, you will generally be subject to one or the other, but not both. These taxes are collected by the Tax Administration Caribbean Netherlands. We will briefly...

Calculate your closing costs:Would you like to know the buyer’s closing costs when purchasing real estate on Bonaire? Use this calculator to estimate the additional costs yourself. The above calculation of the buyer’s closing costs is based on the values you entered....

When selling a home or other real estate on Bonaire, you will incur certain costs as the seller. The main expense is usually the real estate agent’s commission. In addition, there may be costs for releasing an existing mortgage or removing a lien. The costs of the...

The public holidays on Bonaire are different from the federal holidays in the USA. In the past, Carnival Monday was an official public holiday. It was replaced by Dia di Rincon (April 30) after King’s Day was moved to April 27. Kingdom Day (December 15) is not a...

When you buy a property on Bonaire, the water and electricity connections must be transferred to your name with WEB. WEB (Water- en Energiebedrijf Bonaire) is responsible for supplying drinking water and electricity on Bonaire. For an existing property, this usually...

Did you know that when a property on Bonaire changes ownership, the contract for the Curoil gas cylinders must also be transferred? Buying or selling a house or apartment involves more than just handing over the keys. Most buyers and sellers remember to transfer the...

Pagabon is a prepaid electricity system on Bonaire. The island’s water and electricity provider is WEB: Water- en Energiebedrijf Bonaire. Most homes have a regular electricity connection, but some property owners choose to use Pagabon instead. This is sometimes the...

If you want to sell your home or other property on Bonaire, or list a building lot for sale, Harbourtown Real Estate is here to help. Our real estate agency has been active since 1989, and our experienced team guides you throughout the entire sales process: from the...

Are you considering buying a house on Bonaire? It is easy to understand why. The island offers sunshine and a pleasant climate, but also a relaxed lifestyle where much of daily life takes place outdoors. From a morning by the sea to an afternoon on the porch or beside...

Movable property means all things that can be moved, provided they are not attached to a piece of land or building. Thus, the inventory of a house is movable property. No 5% transfer tax needs to be paid on the value of movable property. In our buyer's costs tool you...

Vacation rentals, also known as short-term rentals, are not allowed everywhere on Bonaire. Since Bonaire attracts many tourists, the OLB (Public Entity Bonaire) aims to regulate tourism to some extent. For this reason, short-term rentals are not permitted in...

Would you like to rent out your property on Bonaire and are you looking for a reliable rental agent to guide you through the rental process? Harbourtown Real Estate has extensive experience in renting out houses, villas, and apartments on Bonaire. We rent to private...

The ultimate guide to buying, selling and renting luxury villas in Bonaire Bonaire, part of the Caribbean Netherlands, is a paradise for those seeking an exclusive and luxurious lifestyle. With its crystal clear waters, vibrant underwater world and tranquil...

House for sale Bonaire: discover homes, apartments and condos on a Caribbean island is more than a title. It reflects the growing interest in Bonaire as a place to live, invest and enjoy life at a calmer pace. Bonaire combines natural beauty with stability and...