Turks & Caicos Islands Real Estate Services

By Sami K. Martin , Christian Post Contributor

January 1, 2013|3:14 pm

Are Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt married? Rumors have surfaced that the power couple tied the knot on Christmas Day while vacationing in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

News comes from a local who told a paper that the two exchanged vows after several years of dating and "will they or won't they" speculation.

"They are at Donna's house [Donna Karan], without Donna, and have been loving the island because it is so secluded," the local said. "Angelina's taken the kids to Karan's yoga spa. They've been running around the house with no care in the world, and relaxing. There are 22 people in all in their group. No nannies have been seen."

The couple would have had plenty of privacy if they had exchanged vows in the islands, especially given the seclusion of Karan's property. Pitt's parents, his brother Doug and sister Julie have been included in the vacation, and they would have been perfect witnesses for the exchange.

The two announced their engagement in April after seven years together. In Touch Magazine reported that their wedding rings had been picked up in November by a "stylist for the actress who picked up the rings from Neil Lane jewelers."

"The time is nigh. It's soon. I've got a good feeling about it," Pitt told reporters at the red carpet premiere of his film "Killing Me Softly." "I am getting more pressure from my kids, and it is something I want to do within their lifetime, but I also feel like the time has come," he added.

Pitt and Jolie have each been married already, with Pitt famously married to Jennifer Aniston and Jolie to Jonny Lee Miller and Billy Bob Thornton. Jolie wanted to have more children, which was the reason for the split with Thornton; she and Pitt met and started dating while filming 2004's "Mr. and Mrs. Smith." Pitt then divorced Aniston so the couple could be together.

By The Turks and Caicos Sun

Hundreds of jobs will be created in the construction and tourism industry and millions of dollars pumped into the Turks and Caicos Islands economy starting from next year, with news that a development agreement has been reached to re-start the Molasses Reef project on West Caicos.

On Friday December 14th, the Turks and Caicos Islands Government announced the completion of the Development Agreement enabling the recommencement of the Molasses Reef development, a luxury hotel and condominium resort on West Caicos, which has been stalled since 2008. The Development Agreement was completed on the 6th of December while the remaining arrangement necessary for recommencing the project will be completed this week. 

The original project employed 500 people at its peak and expected to create hundreds of jobs on an on-going basis once the hotel was opened; the Government expects similar levels of employment under the new development. The additional phases of the development include luxury villa and condominium developments, which will create further construction work and hospitality industry employment. The investment group expects that hundreds of millions of dollars will be invested in the island over the lifetime of the project.

West Caicos measures 9 square miles and is currently uninhabited. Development of the island began in 2001, but with the credit crisis in 2008 and the collapse of main creditor to the project, the development came to a standstill in the same year. A group of European investors advised by Kew Capital reached agreement with the previous developers, Logwood Development Company, to buy most of their interest in the project, and with the administrator of the original creditor to buy its interest in the land and other assets including the partially built hotel and associated infrastructure.

The project will re-mobilised as soon as practicable and after the new development team has carried out a detailed review of the existing infrastructure and buildings. Subject to this review, the developer looks to start work in 2013 with a view to opening the hotel as soon as possible. 

The Development Agreement, initially signed by Governor Ric Todd on behalf of TCIG , was under negotiation between TCIG, the owners of the development and the new investors for nearly 12 months, and will bring significant benefits to the Government and people of the Turks and Caicos Islands. 

The development is a multi-phased development, which will be a source of construction activity and employment on the island for many years to come. 

Other benefits include enhanced Government revenues through on-going duties, license and other fees, as well as a 25% share of proceeds from the sale of leasehold interests of land located in the southern part of WestCaicos. Also the agreement reached with the new investors yielded the Government $7.6 million including stamp duty, through the completion of land sales that had previously been agreed but not completed. 

The new development team has ambitious plans for making an environmentally sustainable development on West Caicos and will work closely with the various government agencies including the Planning Department and Department of the Environment and Costal Resources among others. A key part of the Development Agreement designates much of the island as a Nature Conservancy, which the project team has undertaken to maintain, preserve and protect. 

His Excellency Ric Todd, the Governor of the Turks & Caicos Islands, commented: "I am glad that the Government and the various parties involved in this transaction have reached a deal that will enable this project to re-start. The project will add to the range of tourism and hospitality offerings, which already makes these islands such a leading tourism destination. This luxury resort development will deliver considerable economic and employment benefits to TCI, and has been very carefully structured so as to preserve the unique environmental and marine heritage of West Caicos. The re-start of the development is a further vote of confidence in TCIand in the current investment policy of the TCIG.”

A spokesman for the investment adviser, Kew Capital said: “We are very pleased to have advised on this investment in TCI. We have worked hard along with the Government to bring it about, and we look forward to the project recommencing with the new development team. The investment reflects our conviction that TCI has a great tourism base and has enormous further tourism potential. We know this project comes with a great deal of responsibility; West Caicos is a beautiful island and we are determined to ensure that the new development is sensitive to its environment and to this end we will work closely with the various Government agencies as well as the newly elected Government.”

Within the Turks and Caicos Islands, the pristine private island of Pine Cay is an oasis of tranquility.

The island spans over 800 acres, nearly 600 acres remain wild, and memberships are strictly limited to protect this treasure. The island offers fishing, hiking, snorkeling, kayaking, hobby cat sailing and beach combing all at your doorstep. It remains uncrowded, peaceful and beautifully natural yet has a number of non-stop easy flights from the US, Canada & UK.  

Turks & Caicos Islands is a world renowned fishing destination for both deep sea fishing and for bone-fishing on the banks, both just minutes from the Pine Cay marina docks. Whether you choose to keep your own boat at the Pine Cay marina, charter the club boat, or go with a private charter operator from Providenciales you have a myriad of choices of where to fish, what to fish for, when to fish, how to fish....so go fish!!   

Turks and Caicos Islands’ real estate brokers, Regency International Estates, proudly announce a Christie’s Sale of Distinction on the Caribbean Island of Providenciales. 

The unique Private Island of Emerald Cay has recently been purchased by a private family from mainland North America. The family, who wishes to maintain their privacy, plans to use the island for getaways and to entertain friends and loved ones. This private island is the ideal getaway for a busy family, and is just a 90 minute flight from Miami to the international airport on Providenciales and then a short drive to the bridge access to the 2+ acre Emerald Cay. 

The award-winning home was designed by renowned architectural firm RA Shaw Designs Ltd. and took over six years of construction to reach completion. 30,000 square feet of interior living space is complemented by magnificent outdoor areas that provide many opportunities to enjoy the perfect year-round temperatures of the Turks and Caicos Islands. A sophisticated Crestron system has automated virtually the entire residence, including lighting and air conditioning, as well as the audio system that accompanies the awe inspiring home theatre. A three-storey library with 45 foot ceilings, is one of the many stunning spaces, and has been featuring on HGTV. The master-bedroom pavilion and magnificent rotunda with 45 foot high cypress ceilings are just two of the additional magnificent features of this property. 

We wish the family a lifetime of happy memories in their new home in the Turks and Caicos Islands, the perfect place to come together and celebrate life’s successes. 

Regency International Estates ~ Exclusive Affiliates of Christies International Real Estate are proud to announce the sale of Emerald Cay.

By Regeny International Estates

28th October, 2012

Emerald Cay is undoubtedly one of the most unique and magnificent properties in the Turks and Caicos Islands, if not the entire Caribbean. This spectacular property combines pristine island beauty with high-end, high-tech luxury, wrapped in unparalleled privacy. All the ingredients needed for the ultimate tropical hideaway.

This private island retreat sits on a little over 2 acres of secluded oceanfront property, surrounded by sparkling turquoise waters and access granted by a one-of-a-kind automated "swing bridge". Once entering the estate you are instantly struck by the majestic architecture, unparalleled million-dollar rooms, exquisite finishes, and attention to detail. Emerald Cay offers the ultimate presentation of mans imagination and ingenuity, mixed with the islands natural beauty.  

Katherine Baryluk: Owner and Broker of Regency International Estates

Its breathtaking rotunda sets the tone for an array of dazzling living spaces including the three story great room with 45-foot-high cypress ceilings. A three-story library that took almost 4 years to complete just the finish that can easily sit ten in comfortable reclining leather chairs. This amazing locale also boasts, a tennis court, an 8,000 bottle wine cellar, 10 bedrooms, 11 baths, and approximately 27,000 square feet of living space, boat house, docks, Sunrise and Sunset Gazebos.

Katherine Baryluk and Robert Greenwood, Brokers and Owners of Regency International noted: "We are extremely pleased that there has been a positive outcome, luxury properties such as Emerald Cay have a limited and select clientele. As such, there needs to be a greater depth depth to any marketing effort in order to effectively share such properties with the world. Implementing the many outlets at our disposal, from social media, print, and web, to television shows produced and aired on such popular and focused networks as "WealthTV". Prior to the sale of Emerald Cay, we showcased the estate on WealthTV, receiving the channels highest ratings for their "Private Islands" show. We quickly followed up with a second episode profiling such luxurious private islands as the A-List Parrot Cay. We feel that Caribbean Real Estate is some of the most desired throughout the world, with the future of the Turks and Caicos Islands being bright".  

The Turks and Caicos Islands are seeing a significant jump in real estate sales across the board. We are now in that very desirable position of experiencing the market strengthen, but remain great value as a prime real estate destination.  For a greater and more in-depth look at how the real real estate market is jumping please take a look at our "Q3 STATE OF THE MARKET REPORT".

As the exclusive affiliates of Christie's International Real Estate, we are represented by more than 120 qualified brokerages covering more than 40 countries, affording us the opportunity of sharing distinguished properties in almost every corner of the globe. Much of what we do for our clients such as the stunning Christies Magazine can be found fashionable hotels, private airport lounges, and Affiliate offices across the world. As well as important Christie’s auctions in such cities as Hong Kong, New York, Dubai, London, Milan, Geneva, and Paris.

Whilst we are obviously happy that EMERALD CAY has sold, we now look for the next big challenge.

For further information on what Regency International Estates, The Exclusive Affiiates of Christie's Internatonal Real Estate can do for you, please review our "BLUEPRINT FOR SUCCESS".

by Chloe Malle | photographed by Bruce Weber

Happy, stylish chaos ensues whenever Keith Richards and Patti Hansen, 56, gather the kids and grandkids, including 39-year-old model daughter-in-law Lucie de la Falaise, at their Turks and Caicos retreat.

“When you have the whole ensemble, the whole dynasty down there, the house is just shaking; everything’s going all the time,” says Theodora. She’s describing Richards-family gatherings on the North Caribbean island of Parrot Cay—a succession of sun-soaked beach days, fiercely competitive games of Mexican Train dominoes, and a cappella performances around the fire pit.

Keith plays the benevolent patriarch, and Patti Hansen rules the roost. “You always have someone to hang out with, always have something to do,” says Theodora. “Your imagination just runs wild.” 

The whole ensemble, currently a baker’s dozen assembled from 

Keith’s rambling family tree, congregated this Easter at the Turks and Caicos retreat Keith and Patti purchased ten years ago. Keith’s elder children, Marlon and Angela (their mother is Anita Pallenberg), brought their families over from the south coast of England. Marlon; his wife, model Lucie de la Falaise; and Ella Rose, sixteen, Orson, twelve, and Ida, three, had been to Parrot Cay many times before. “It’s a real vacation, where you can just be a family and not have to worry about anything else,” says Lucie, who last Easter invited friend Kate Moss and her daughter, Lila Grace, to join in on the fun. 

For Angela’s eleven-month-old daughter, Ava, however, it was a first visit. “Except when she was in her mom’s tummy,” corrects Theodora.

She and her sister Alexandra are the aunts extraordinaires of the seaside abode, leading the children in games of bocce and badminton and making music videos on the computer when bad weather looms. 

A typical day begins around 7:00 a.m. with the group busy preparing breakfasts—avocado and tomato on toast for Ella, French toast for Orson and Theodora—everyone already in bathing suits and raring to head down to the beach.

The dress code is relaxed, to the extreme. “My sister is topless all the time,” laments Alexandra. “She has the long hair to cover herself, but I’m like, ‘Come on, Theo, it’s just too early!’ ”

While Alexandra, Theodora, and Ella play tennis or badminton, Angela and her partner, Graham Whitney, may take the younger kids sailing on the Sunfish; Patti and Lucie might do yoga or get a massage. Keith likes to spend time with his grandchildren. Patti says he has “grown into” the babies but that “he really loves when he can chat with the kids and introduce them to books and reading.” As for game time, Patti wins at Scrabble, and Keith is the reigning dominoes champion—though Orson has been threatening his grandfather’s winning streak. “He’s been killing it lately!” says Alexandra.

The resort that runs the island provides welcome amenities like baby-sitters and fresh Thai cuisine (although Patti packs bangers and mash for Keith and the kids: “Keith is not a Thai-food guy; he’s really a meat-and-potatoes guy”).

At the end of each day the group assembles around the fire pit, where Keith mans the flames, and, yes, marshmallows are roasted. “We go down there and play guitar and sing songs, and it sounds straight out of a musical, but it’s awesome,” says Theodora. “Everyone has different renditions of Everly Brothers songs, and I think that Alexandra might have sung us some AC/DC—a very interesting version of AC/DC.”

A blissful schedule, according to Theodora. “You lose the sense of time,” she says. “There’re no clocks, there’re no dates; it’s almost like a weird Groundhog Day situation, but a wonderful day to have over and over again.”

The Turks and Caicos Islands Ultimate Luxury Home.

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Regency International Estates recently invited the crew from WealthTV to come to the Turks and Caicos Islands and shoot the amazing Emerald Cay for its popular Private Island show. It took an entire week to shoot the property, along with second episod featuring all of the TCI's exclusive Private Islands.

Once the show aired it received one of the highest ratings the network has ever received, a true testiment to this one-of-a-kind estates

WealthTV is a 24/7 high definition cable television network devoted to taking viewers on a journey of how wealth is achieved, used and enjoyed. With engaging programming that connects with a high profile audience, WealthTV has broad appeal across age and income demographics while holding a special appeal to the highest income households.  WealthTV is distributed by cable and satellite service providers around the globe.

As for Emerald Cay itself its the result of six years of construction combining pristine natural beauty with state-of-the-art luxury to provide the ultimate tropical hideaway. Accessed via a remote controlled swing bridgeand a Turkish marble driveway, this private island retreat on approximately two acres sits surrounded by turquoise water and white powder beaches.

This estate is without a doubt the most impressive property in the Turks and Caicos Islands, if not the entire Caribbean, and is unparalleled with its million-dollar rooms. A breathtaking rotunda sets the tone foranarray of dazzling living spaces including the three story great room with 45-foot-high cypress ceilings; a three-story library; a sumptuous custom designed master bedroom pavilion; and an award-winning hometheater. This amazing locale also boasts a swing bridge, a tennis court, an 8,000 bottle wine cellar, 10 bedrooms, 11 baths, and approximately 27,000 square feet of living space. 

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Regency International Estates, Exclusive Affiliates of Christies International Real Estate.

The Turks and Caicos Islands Preeminent Luxury Real Estate Brokerage.

What it is we offer our clients that puts them ahead of the market.

We wanted to provide you with a full overview of Regency International Estates, the Exclusive Affiliates of Christie's International Real Estate. 

Who we are, and what we can do for you, the seller of fine luxury properties in the Turks and Caicos Islands.It has always been our goal to provide information to both buyers and sellers solely based on their needs.

If you would like to achieve the best possible sale price in the shortest possible time, then please consider this to be time well spent.

(Please note: You will see text highlighted in blue, these are hyperlinks to additional, more in-depth information)

Robert Greenwood and Katherine Baryluk, owners and brokers of RIE/CIRE bring with them over 30 years of experience in the Turks and Caicos Islands with significant ties to the community, and more than 20 years of knowledge in all aspects of real estate, development and resort industries. This affords our clients an invaluable advantage through our extensive local knowledge, and the comfort of working with highly trained, professional brokers and agents dedicated to the real estate industry. 

The Turks and Caicos Islands Real Estate market is one primarily made up of "Luxury" second, third, even fourth vacation home properties, with a buyer demographic almost entirely foreign, from locations such as the United States, Canada, Europe and more recently, South & Central American countries.  This very niche market, with its small target audience requires an outreach that is global yet focused, not just hitting our buyers by location, but by targeting the High Net Worth Investor who is ready, willing and able. 

RIE/CIRE focuses on three district marketing sectors, starting with our "Off-Island international program", then our "On-Island and local marketing" , finally outreach focused on "coming to the Island", something we will explain momentarily.

In this day-and-age, few travel without booking their ticket or hotel online, or logging into TripAdvisor to get feedback on a specific resort, restaurant, or excursion, so its easy to understand that one needs a strong global footprint. This fact is further emphasized when looking at the real estate market, where a study from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) indicates that an overwhelming majority (87%) of recent home buyers in the US say they used the internet as an information resource during their home-buying process, and nearly one-third say they first learned about their newly purchased home from an online channel. 

This need for global or "off-island international" exposure is why we are so excited to offer our clients the relationship we have with Christie’s International Real Estate. An invitation-only network only offered to companies with proven records of success in high-value home sales, where its affiliates must also exhibit a commitment to the auction house’s two-century-old tradition of exceptional client service. By cultivating this unique balance of worldwide scope with a personal touch, Christie’s International Real Estate has become a global authority on the effective marketing of fine properties, providing insightful advisory support along with sensitivity and intelligence. Finely tuned marketing services and a commitment to the business philosophy established by Christie’s in 1766 define a brand based on trust, integrity, discretion, and excellence. 

Christie's global internet outreach outperforms the competition in numerous categories, including percentage of high-end properties online, and the depth and reach of our network. This is something that can be seen here in the COMPARATIVE SUMMARY, and the Q1 WEB STATS clearly showing that we offer one of the most powerful opportunities a buyer or seller could hope for. We invite you to explore every aspect of the Christies International Real Estate from Press Releases, News, Great Locations, Significant Sales, and our luxury Turks and Caicos Properties.

Whilst our affiliation with Christies International Real Estate focuses on properties over $1,000,000USD, Regency International Estates acknowledges that there are many luxury properties in the TCI that may not be within this upper price range, but are still significant properties. As such, we provide extensive marketing and services through the Regency International Estates brand, its cutting edge, interactive website that boasts impressive page rankings,  and global internet presence for the local TCI market and beyond. The listings are also exclusively featured on the Robb Report's website in their "Exceptional Properties" viewd by millions. 

Regency International Estates are members of the Turks and Caicos Real Estate Association or TCREA for short,  and as such Real Estate professionals. Our Online Multiple Listing System (MLS) consolidates all listed properties in one location, giving maximum exposure to Sellers and one-stop shopping for Buyers. As your TCREA agent we can represent you in the purchase of any listed property and all major condominium developments. As a fully licensed brokerage in the TCI, and members of TCREA our clients gain valuable access to the Multiple Listing Service (MLS), where all properties are presented to the island's brokerage firms and their working agents. This greatly increases the likelihood that a buyer will be found through the co-operative relationship this system offers. TCREA also runs the island's ONLY Public MLS website, where all brokerages, agents, and properties are displayed for the general public to search, gather information, schedule showings, and ultimately make offers to purchase. And as you will see from the article providing our most current Market Summary, it obviously works.

Whilst these three web portals are among our top online marketing avenues, we like to stay on the cutting edge of the web, and the power it offers in reaching the world. And therefore, employ such Social Media portals for viral opportunity as Facebook (predicting 1 Billion users late 2012), YouTube, Twitter, LinkedIn, Virtual Tours, Pintrest, Blogs, etc.

The world wide web is just that, and we need to capture as many buyers in this web as possible.

Print still remains an important and viable method of advertising. As with the Luxury Christie's Magazine, rich with striking photography, elegant design and engaging descriptions, Christie’s International Real Estate magazine is a publication that many of our traditional, less internet savvy clients prefer.  Printed four times a year, the magazine reaches approximately one million readers annually. A targeted mailing list 

ensures that each issue is sent to individuals of exceptional means, including the world’s wealthiest homeowners, international entrepreneurs, business leaders, and celebrities. Christie’s International Real Estate magazine isavailable at newsstands, fine bookstores, fashionable hotels, private airport lounges, and Affiliate offices across the world. It is also distributed at important Christie’s auctions in cities such as Hong Kong, New York,Dubai, London, Milan, Geneva, and Paris. 

Further publications include the very popular TCREA Magazine, published twice per year with a large "on-island" distribution to a very captive and targeted audience. Again, much like the online MLS, the magazine consolidates all listed properties in one location, giving maximum exposure to Sellers and one-stop shopping for Buyers. Ultimately getting into the hands of almost every potential buyer that visits the Turks and Caicos. Electronic versions are available for each publication.

"Coming to the Island" marketing is an opportunity to take a very different approach by creating articles that educate and inform the reader on certain aspects of the real estate market, investments opportunities, or lifestyle. Indirectly creating a relationship between the reader and the author, or buyer and brokerage. There are several publications that are provided to commercial flights arriving in the TCI daily and explore these opportunities on a seasonal case-by-case basis. We also include the many Private jets that find a hime in the TCI, recently being published in the dedicated on-board flight publication for our associates at Chartright.

We also provide very detailed marketing items such as Property Specific Brochures and Post Cards that are available locally, at our offices and in your property. These marketing tools alert the many potential buyers who may be vacationing to the fact that it is for sale and who to contact.  In depth e- brochures are also available. 

*Please note that we provide all print materials electronically for convenience to our clients abroad. 

Its extremely important to have a strong personal presence and so have located three satellite offices at the Regent Palms, The Shore Club and The Sands, providing brand recognition through our trusted and 

prestigious name. This also allows us convenient locations to meet with prospective buyers and sellers where we can share with them the many benefits of the island and our properties. Most buyers are looking for aresource that can share with them more than just facts and figures, and with over 30 years in the TCI, and hundreds of millions of dollars in real estate transactions, we are able to provide our clients with a wealth of knowledge dating back to the islands very first development, through a deep understanding of every development since. We have found that our thorough and deep understanding of how the Turks and Caicos Islands work through our 3 decades in the TCI, provides great comfort to our buyers and trust from our sellers.

As a part of our knowledge base, we keep our clients up to date with applicable sales data through the creation of our MARKET REPORT. We apply considerable time and resources to analyzing and tracking sales statistics, converting this raw data into a format thats easily understood, then provided our buyers and sellers through our blog.

We extend an invitation to any property owner who is considering selling a property to contact us for a private cosultation.

April 2, 2012 | 10:07 am

Bruce Willis is a daddy once again: He and wife Emma Heming welcomed a baby girl on Sunday, naming her Mabel Ray Willis.

The two "are overjoyed about the newest member of their family," their rep told People on Monday, adding that mother and baby were doing well.

The "Die Hard" actor, 57, and Heming-Willis, 33, a Malta-born model and designer, were married in March 2009 in the Turks and Caicos, where Willis owns a place; this is a first child for them.

Willis, however, has three other daughters with ex-wife Demi Moore, ages 23, 20 and 18.

So tell us in comments: Does "Mabel" live up to the quirky Willis naming tradition, up against Rumer, Scout and Tallulah, or is it a "one of these things is not like the others" situation? 

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A Selection of Private Islands and Luxury Retreats For Those Mega Millions

I found it very interesting as I watched the many interviews prior to the big MEGA MILLIONS draw, asking what people would buy if they won all that money ? One hopeful ticket holder after the other said that they would buy a Private Island, not just once or twice, but 15 different interviews on 4 different Networks.

Being that we are lucky enough to live on one of the most beautiful islands in the world, Turks and Caicos, and represent some of the most exclusive private islands in the entire Caribbean, we can definatley identify with them...

So, the draw has been made, the winners chosen, and now we are waiting for the call...Come and see our Private Brokers at Regency International Estates  - Exclusive Affiliates of Christies International Real Estate