The plot
About this plot
In Union, this building lot offers views toward the Caribbean Sea at the front and The Quill from the backyard. With access from both Rosemary Lane and Road to White Wall, it is only 10 minutes from Oranjestad and the airport.
This spacious building lot is located in the rural and quiet area of Union, in the southeast of St. Eustatius. The property lies between Rosemary Lane and Road to White Wall and covers 4467 m².
Access is available from both Rosemary Lane and Road to White Wall. The location is approximately 10 minutes from the center of Oranjestad and the airport.
A home may be built on the lot, including a modern design, while an owner’s own design is also possible. From the property, the view reaches towards the hill of the Quill and the Caribbean Sea.
Highlights
- Spacious 4,467 m² building lot
- Views of the Quill and Caribbean Sea
- Accessible from Rosemary Lane and Road to White Wall
- Ten minutes from Oranjestad and airport
- Quiet, relatively undeveloped Union location
- Modern home design included
- Rural setting
Plot information
Ownership and zoning
- Tenure: Freehold
Registered at the Land Registry Office with numbers 57/1996 and 27/1997.
Costs and conditions
Ground tax (annually): 0% of the value (1st residence), or Property tax (annually): 0.7% of the value (2nd residence).
Buyers Costs consist of (one-off): 5% transfer tax, approx. 2 notary costs and costs of Land Registry at the office of Kadaster depending on purchase price.
Location and surroundings
The building lot sits in the Southeast part of Union on St. Eustatius, a relatively undeveloped and quiet area. Its rear looks toward the hill of the Quill, while the front faces the Caribbean Sea. Oranjestad and the airport are 10 minutes away.
Questions about this plot
What transfer tax do I pay when buying on St. Eustatius?
For an existing property on St. Eustatius, a 5% transfer tax is levied on the fair market value, which must be at least the purchase price. For new construction, the General Consumption Tax, ABB, of 8% applies; the treatment for the Union building lot should be verified before purchase.
Is there an annual real estate tax on St. Eustatius?
On St. Eustatius, real estate tax is levied annually on the notional yield of the property's value. It applies to whoever holds the property on January 1st by ownership, possession or a limited right, including foreign taxpayers instead of income tax on real estate.
Is the Union building lot registered with the Land Registry Office?
The Union building lot is registered at the Land Registry Office under numbers 57/1996 and 27/1997.
Can I use my own house design for the Union building lot?
The Union building lot includes the design of a beautiful modern home, and an own design is also possible.
How accessible is the building lot in Union?
The Union building lot is accessible from both Rosemary Lane and Road to White Wall. It is 10 minutes from the center of Oranjestad and the airport.
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