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...

Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions of your life, especially if it is also abroad. Whether you are buying a first home, investing in real estate or looking for a second home under the sun, the help of a buying agent can save you a lot of time,...

Want to know the value of your home and are considering an appraisal? At Harbourtown Real Estate, you can come in for a free appraisal. One of our brokers will visit you to look at the home or lot and provide an informed value. In some cases, an official appraisal is...

Did you know that when transferring a house on Bonaire, the Curoil gas cylinders must also be transferred? Selling your home or condo involves more than just handing over keys. Many buyers and sellers do think about transferring from the WEB or Internet. An essential...

Vacation rental, or short-term rental, is not allowed everywhere on Bonaire. The Bonaire Spatial Development Plan specifies that this may only be done in areas with the following zoning:# Recreation-Stay Recreation# Mixed-I# Mixed-IV# Mixed-VI# Center (hotels existing...

The public holidays on Bonaire are different than the federal holidays in the USA. In the past, Carnival Monday was also a holiday, which has been exchanged for Dia de Rincon (April 30) after King’s Day was moved to April 27. Kingdom Day (December 15) is not a public...

Want to sell your home or put up your lot for sale in Bonaire? Then you have come to the right place at Harbourtown Real Estate. Our real estate agency was founded in 1989 and a team of experienced real estate agents ensures that the sale of your property runs easy...

Do you consider to buy a house on Bonaire? We understand this, because staying and living on Bonaire is great. First of all you live mainly outside. Nice outside on the porch with a good glass of wine or in your hammock by the pool. This is all possible and all year...

When you buy a property, the connection for water and electricity (WEB) must be transferred to your name. This is only possible after you have been to the notary for the transfer. For this you go to the WEB, the W ater and the Electricity Company B onaire. It is best...

On Bonaire, if you come to an agreement after negotiating a home, there is already a binding agreement. It's then no longer possible as a buyer to come up with all kinds of resolutive conditions afterwards. So think about this carefully before you make an offer on a...

As a property owner, you face taxes: land tax or property tax. The collection is done through the Belastingdienst (Tax Office) Caribisch Nederland. On Harbourtown Real Estate's website, we want to explain to you as succinctly as possible what the difference is and...

What costs should you consider as a seller? When you sell a property, the seller is responsible for the commission for sale from the broker. Basically, the seller hires the real estate agent to sell the property. The buyer's costs are, as the word implies, borne by...

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...

Calculate your own cost of buyer:Want to know what the buyer's fee is when purchasing property on Bonaire, this calculator will help you calculate your exact additional costs.The above calculation of cost of buyer is based on the values entered by you. This...

PagabonPagabon is a form of pre-paid electricity in Bonaire. The supplier of water and electricity on the island is WEB: Water and Energiebedrijf Bonaire NV. In most homes there is a regular connection for electricity, but sometimes home owners choose to use Pagabon....