Turks & Caicos Islands Real Estate Services

Report: Wealthy continue to pay top dollar for trophy properties

There are more billionaires worldwide now than before the 2008 financial crisis and 55 percent more millionaires than in 2000, the report said.

This is particularly true for buyers from countries where local economic uncertainty encourages the rich to park their cash in international cities least affected by the global downturn. In seven of the 10 cities studied, more than 30 percent of the luxury homebuyers were from other countries.

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!!   

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".

A NEW BEGINNING

NEW ISSUE

Christie’s International Real Estate is a globally-renowned brand synonymous with luxury and glamour. For over 25 years, our elite clientele have entrusted us with the world’s most prestigious properties. Our experts offer the ultimate in expertise and exclusive access to ensure your luxury real estate experience is successful.

In this issue, we have created a fresh new look that we hope you will enjoy. We have also incorporated real-life stories about the homes, hobbies, and lives of our readers. One writer, designer, and model who knows only too well that home is wherever you choose to make it is India Hicks, who moved from Britain to the Bahamas 16 years ago. Hicks talks about life on an idyllic island, where people walk barefoot and commute by golf cart. She also explains how leaving home means one can experience the joys of then returning home. This issue also highlights vineyard owners who enjoy the benefits of living and working on their properties, while creating award-winning boutique wines. You’ll also read about how New York’s urban park, the High Line, is blazing a trail of residential regeneration through Manhattan’s West Side.

To further inspire you, more than 150 pages of fabulous properties are featured, all waiting to be called "home."

At Christie’s International Real Estate, we pride ourselves on our integrity and trusted expert advice. We have led the field with our stringent standards, passion for beautiful homes, and proven record of success. In a quarter of a century, we have grown to comprise 125 exclusive affiliated brokerages in more then 40 countries. Our unique network combines global vision and reach with local knowledge and expertise, so you can rest assured that, whether you are looking to buy or sell property, there will be a Christie’s International Real Estate Affiliate on hand in your market to make your experience as smooth and efficient as possible.

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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.

Real Estate Sales for the First Quarter of 2012 Enjoyed a Significant Increase.

The number of properties sold in the Turks and Caicos increased by over 80 percent in the first quarter of 2012 over the same period in 2011.

This is according to a Market Analysis recently completed by Regency International Estates - The Exclusive Affiliates of Christies International Real Estate,  and figures from the Turks and Caicos Real Estate Association (TCREA). 

As can be seen from this market report, around $50 million of real estate has been sold in the first three months of 2012, almost three time that of the same period for 2011. Whilst significant by itself, the TCI has also seen the average sale price almost double for the same period.

We have also seen a significant increase in high value sales, with individual properties being acquired in the $6 million to $12.5 million range. Whilst many of these high value sales represent the private condo and villa sectors,  we have now seen tourist related development properties change hands.  This is extremely significant as this may result in new hotel projects for the Turks and caicos Islands,  possibly as soon as 2013.

MARKET SNAPSHOT

FULL STATISTICS CAN BE FOUND IN OUR NEW BLOG "TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS MARKET REPORT" 

Long Bay Beach

Caribbean Elegance Awaits.

Conjuring feelings of Caribbean cool and Tropical elegance through the legacy of an iconic master.

Christies International Real Estate

Exquisite craftsmanship, attention to detail, a taste of adventure and an amazing sense of texture create this 6000 square foot highly stylized architectural masterpiece that is The Shore Clubs new Estate Villa on Long Bay. Adorned as if a quintessential Barbadian Estate from a bygone era, it is the purest distillation of Caribbean chic.
Subtle arches deliver classical symmetry while Coral Stone Doric Colonnades, open balconies and decoratively terraced walkways clad in tropical foliage add charm, authenticity, depth and a sense of mood, securely rooted in a tropical, oceanfront lifestyle.

Enter a truly bespoke and exclusive resort residence, perfectly designed to offer unsurpassed views, tranquility, and the ultimate in privacy, all sweeping across 820 feet of pristine beach and azure waters.

The villas have been designed by creating strong lines and a magically defined connection between the villa, tropical landscape and ocean settings. Subtle proscenium arches act as focal points, capturing majestic views and framing scenic vistas, creating splendid botanical and turquoise ocean backdrops against which your life inside is played out, melting divisions between interior and exterior spaces, engaging your imagination in completing the scene, as if adding a final brush stroke to a timeless masterpiece.

In a world were every gaze settles upon a natural masterpiece, the true measure of design is to frame its splendor from the inside out, toward the theatre of nature, or from outside in, exposing an elegance of design, as if one was melting into the other…

As carefully crafted as its cool Caribbean architecture is the human element offered at The Shore Club. Truly subtle and understated, you will enjoy a lifestyle made easy with a personal butler. Welcoming you home, easing you into a state of relaxation from the moment you arrive.

The villa will enjoy all amenities of the Shore Club including the award-winning Hartling Group as Management Company for leasing as an option, concierge, reception, spa, retail boutique, fine dining, the grand colonnade pool and oceanfront pool and bar areas.

For further Details on the Shore Club please visit Christies International Real Estate 

A place to want for nothing for everything is on hand....

Regency International Estates the Exclusive Affiliates of Christies International Real Estate introduces one of the worlds most spectacular Private Island Estates.

Discover Parrot Cay Estate – a new development of privately owned villas and beach houses. Owning a private home at Parrot Cay is about diving into the pool each morning and feeling as if you are the first person to exist. It’s about feeling free, in the company of family and friends, and having a piece of pristine Caribbean all to yourself.

Your villa fits snugly within Parrot Cay’s natural contours while maximising privacy. The views to open ocean uplift the soul while the mile-long beach is a privilege that’s rare. Enjoy all this, including the sound of silence, seeing only an occasional boat bobbing out at sea.

.Think of it as a place filled with sunshine and when evening falls, a sky packed with stars.

Dip your toes a little deeper into the sparkling waters of Parrot Cay: 

We’re currently offering a small selection of villas for private ownership. The three-bedroom villas are each set on an acre and a half of its own private land, protected by lush, native vegetation, and the rise of the dunes. They are orientated towards the sea in order to catch the breeze. These new three-bedroom villas are single-floor homes where the living space extends directly onto your extensive Brazilian hardwood deck, 

flowing into the infinity-edged pool and down to the powdery white beach. The highest standards of contemporary living are reflected in outdoor showers, sun-drenched living rooms and master bedroom suites with sweeping views of the turquoise ocean. These new houses extend our existing inventory, some available to rent, which makes up Parrot Cay Estate.

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Imagine a home away from home..

Parrot Cay in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

On a stretch of undeveloped beach front... Capturing the trade winds on the northern tip of Parrot Cay will be three newly designed Beach Houses. Based on the hotels popular beach accommodations, these offer a casual style while still incorporating all the signature details of design and comfort that continue to make the Island so desirable. The homes will be discreetly nestled in surround native plants with sandy pathways leading to powdery beaches.

Each Beach House will incorporate handmade furniture from Bali, signature natural woods including pine floors, vaulted ceilings and Italian white linens. The Beach House is offered turnkey for ease of ownership. They consist of two bedrooms, three full bathrooms, a large open living and dining area with separate kitchen.

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Regency International Estate the Exclusive Affiliate of Christie's International Real Estate has just introduced a limited inventory of amazing Private Island properties to its global network.

Parrot Cay in the Turks and Caicos is the northern Caribbean's pre-eminent private island. It combines nature with 1000 unspoilt acres, including a mile-long powdered beach – with understated style, cosseting service and smiling staff.Here you will find an award-winning holistic spa, health-giving cuisine and beach houses with private pools. At Parrot Cay, the soul is unique with space to rediscover those forgotten rhythms of long days and easy nights.

Owning a private home at Parrot Cay is about diving into the pool each morning and feeling as if you are the first person to exist. It’s about feeling free, in the company of family and friends, and having a piece of pristine Caribbean all to yourself.Your villa fits snugly within Parrot Cay’s natural contours while maximising privacy. The views to open ocean uplift the soul while the mile-long beach is a privilege that’s rare. Enjoy all this, including the sound of silence, seeing only an occasional boat bobbing out at sea.Think of it as a place filled with sunshine and when evening falls, a sky packed with stars.

A place to want for nothing for everything is on hand.

Three-Bedroom Villas:

Each set on an acre and a half of its own private land, protected by lush, native vegetation and the rise of the dunes. They are orientated towards the sea in order to catch the breeze.These new three-bedroom villas are single-floor homes where the living space extends directly onto your extensive Brazilian hardwood deck, flowing into the infinity-edged pool and down to the powdery white beach.The highest standards of contemporary living are reflected in outdoor showers, sun-drenched living rooms and master bedroom suites with sweeping views of the turquoise ocean.

A Beach House to retreat to, to indulge in, love and savour:

Quietly contemporary and soaked in natural light, our relaxed two-bedroom beach houses available to purchase will have large decks and soul-stirring pools with direct access to the white beach that lies a few steps 
in front.Their casual, elegant design will be dominated by the neutral colours of sun-bleached oak. Living comforts will include an open living and dining area, dual master bedroom suites with private outdoor showers  and an expansive deck. You can dine inside or out; have the masseuse come to you; go fishing, diving or throw a beachfront barbecue in your foot-in-the-sand paradise.  

Parrot Cay Luxury Home Sites

Make your Parrot Cay villa your Caribbean fiefdomOur total commitment to privacy, comfort and the island’s unspoiled natural setting is what sets a home on Parrot Cay apart. The island invites a visionary to create their own ideal of perfection, with blistering white beaches to inspire the design.Landowners can be as involved with the building process as much as they like, employing their own architects or engaging our Estate Management team. On construction of the property, all landowners have access to Parrot Cay’s facilities including the award-winning COMO Shambhala Retreat