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Caribbean intelligence, quarterly.
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Market Report · Q2 · 2026
Saint Lucia's Cap Estate: a quiet repricing
A close reading of the past four quarters reveals a stratification of the Cap Estate market that few outside the region have noticed. Trophy assets are tightening; mid-tier inventory is repricing.
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Key facts & questions
The Eastern Caribbean dollar has been pegged at EC$2.70 to US$1 since July 1976.
Source: Eastern Caribbean Central BankThe Barbados dollar has been pegged at BBD$2.00 to US$1 since 1975.
Source: Central Bank of BarbadosNon-citizens buying land in Saint Lucia need an alien landholding licence under the Alien Landholding (Licensing) Act 2020.
Source: Parliament of Saint Lucia
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Can foreigners buy property in the Caribbean?
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