Vernica's Journal

Let me give you a general idea of what to expect when insuring your house in the Turks and Caicos. You can expect to pay at least 1% of the value of the home for insurance, without the contents. The home can be valued based on a calculation of $200 per sq feet in the event that you do not have an appraisal. Most companies prefer that you have an appraisal completed by one of our accredited companies such as Construction Advisory Services or BCQS to name a few. If the contents are insured as well, this will put the value of your insurance up a bit depending again on the value of the contents. Three of our insurance companies and their web addresses are: The Insurance Centre: http://www.insurancecentretci.com/home.html NW Hamilton Insurance: http://www.nwhamilton.tc/index.php United Reliance: http://www.unitedrelianceint.com/ We do have other insurance companies worth noting in the islands, but I am sure you can get an idea of your home insurance cost from the above three links.

Such a simple thing gets me over excited just to talk about it. Why because, I am looking forward to eating some. It is not just any peas soup it is the best pigeon peas soup.  http://www.nationalcolonyrealty.com/blog/?p=405 . Home grown, field picked pigeon peas.

If you are considering or purchasing real estate in the Turks and Caicos Island, especially if you are seeking financial assistance from any of our local banks, you will be required to provide a valuation of the desired property of purchase from one of our accredited valuation companies. Today, Construction Advisory Services has announced the reduction in their fees with immediate effect. Properties with a value of up to $1,000,000.00 (One Million US dollars) will be as follows: Full valuation report - $350.00 Updated valuation report - $150.00. Any property with a value of more than the above will have to receive a quotation from their company. There are other companies that you can choose from but as this info has become available I thought it most fitting to present it to you my valued clients.

Pine Cay in the Turks and Caicos Islands is developed as a private club community that is owned and managed by the members. The shared goals of the Pine Cay members is to create a safe environment and to protect the natural beauty of this private island, while creating a social club suitable for family retreat, adult vacations and resort guests. This private island consists of over 800 acres of land, where nearly 600 acres remain wild and to this day is considered an oasis of tranquility. An excellent choice for purchasing property on a community inspired island. Pine Cay is also home to the Meridian Club a unique and exclusive resort which consists of twelve spacious beachfront suites, a romantic Sand Dollar Cottage, and privately owned rental homes scattered unobtrusively about the island. They offer a fine cuisine which always includes fresh seafood, at their restaurant.

As this is the beginning of the year many people are now thinking of where they will vacation for the summer holidays, spring break, or even take their yearly vacation. Let the Turks and Caicos Islands, be one of your choice for this year. Here are a few travel blogs that you can look at to see other travellers opinion about our islands. This might help with your travelling decision. John and Pam excellent adventures. http://johnandpamsexcellentadventures.blogspot.com/ Travelpod. http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-country/Turks%20and%20Caicos%20Isl./tpod.html Travel buddy. http://www.travbuddy.com/Turks-and-Caicos-travel-blogs-c286

Most recently I have written an article about life as I see it in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Perhaps this would be of some interest to you when deciding to take a vacation here or even purchase real estate on the islands. I must say in summary, I enjoy living in TCI and believe there are many things that we offer as a country to our visiting guests and local population even though we are just an island.  Click here .

Below is a list of three of the mariners that exists in Providenciales. Two are currently open and operational while the other one is available for sale. We have boat owners and lovers who come to our shores and I hope this information is of some help. Turtle Cove Mariner: A full service mariner and port of entry, obviously located in the Turtle Cove area. It currently has 100 boat slips, 65 of which are deep water slips and can accommodate a 7.5 ft draft at low tide. http://www.tcmarina.com/ Caicos Mariner and boat yard: Located in Long bay near to other canal properties and residences. See their site: http://www.caicosmarina.com/index.php    Cooper Jack mariner: This is a planned full service world class marina resort and residential community. The marina is located on the south shore of Providenciales. The marina development will include hotel villas, condo’s and residential home sites located on over eight thousand feet of shoreline. The 80 foot wide entrance channel prov...

We do have some Haitian nationals in the Turks and Caicos Islands, and we are aware that their lives are affected because of the earthquake that took place yesterday in Haiti. The governor of the Turks and Caicos Islands has made a press release since yesterday and there are groups including the red cross that are making preparation to help the victims of the earthquake through monetary donations. After the quake and the Tsunami warning was issued for the Bahamas, many in the Turks and Caicos began to go to higher ground because of the close proximity to us and the Bahama island chain. I can say that the TCI people were also very concerned about those in the Bahamas because we are always flying back and forth to the Bahamas because of the family ties and history that we share. Our prayers are with the people of Haiti during these troubling times.

Many people mistake the Turks and Caicos Islands for being a part of the Bahamas island chain. It is not. However, the Turks and Caicos Island is in close proximity to the Bahamas, it is in fact located at the south eastern end of the Bahamas chain by the Turks Island Passage. Many of the people from the TCI have family ties to the Bahamas, and can be found visiting the Bahamas and vice versa on a regular basis. Both Islands are unique in their own rights. You have to experience the pristine beaches of Grace Bay, the historical sites, friendly people, Five Star hotel/condos and spectacular restaurants of the Turks and Caicos Islands for yourself.

For the past two years there has been a global recession, which has forced people in general to tighten up on their spending habits and begin budgeting even more. Even in the real estate market there are more vendors who are now willing to negotiate on prices of their land or homes that are for sale in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Even owners of rental properties are willing to negotiate on the rental prices. This kind of behavior has created a buyers market for potential real estate investors/purchasers. If you are thinking of purchasing in the Turks and Caicos Islands, for the sake of the current market, I am sure that you can find a deal on a suitable property that you have been longing to acquire in TCI in the past.

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