Island Checklist

Our Emphasis is on Habitable Private Islands!

There are more than 12,000 islands around the world, many of which are habitable private islands. Even if you find your piece of paradise, remember that nothing is perfect and there are some very important points to consider before buying an island to be sure that you enjoy the quality and standard you are looking for.

The following is a checklist that must be taken seriously and applies to all islands. It should be considered as a guideline to evaluate private islands so that you, the buyer, can determine which combination of pros and cons you can best live with.

The checklist works like this: it has 12 items and each is worth 2 points – so a perfect island would score 24 points. Realistically, however, if an island gets 66% of the maximum points, it can be considered habitable. This guideline is made for you, to ensure you know what you are buying.

Checklist for Island Buyers – 12 vital criteria

	Title	Only an unencumbered freehold title is acceptable
	Medical	Medical services must be within a 90 minute radius of the island
	Fauna	Can you live with indigenous animals on the is (mosquitoes, sand-flies …)
	Flora	Get familiar with trees and plants, pros and cons
	Host Country	Social environment, acceptance of foreign investment
	Access	Is the island accessible? Harbor, anchorage, landing …
	Infrastructure	Water, sewage, electricity, telephone, internet
	Building Permit	Availability of permit, size of house, type of development
	Climate	Get familiar with the weather and climate conditions
	Island Surroundings	Neighborhood, amenities, services and also crime level
	Island Value (investment)	Island market: locally-driven and/or by foreigners
	Island Seller	Notes on dealing with owners directly, licensed agents or third parties

All checkpoints are negotiable except for availability of medical services nearby!