Bahamas Real Estate, Guided from Nashville to the Islands

Explore curated opportunities in The Bahamas with CHORD's global advisory approach and trusted local partners.

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Why the Bahamas

A Place Apart

The Bahamas isn't just a destination — it's a decision. A decision to live differently, invest intentionally, and build a life where the water is always close.

Just 50 miles off the coast of Florida, the islands offer something increasingly rare: privacy, permanence, and natural beauty that hasn't been compromised. With no income tax, no capital gains tax, and no inheritance tax, The Bahamas rewards those who choose it wisely.

CHORD partners with trusted local specialists to bring Nashville's advisory standard to one of the Caribbean's most compelling markets.

700+

Islands, Cays & Islets

$1M+

Investment for Permanent Residency

0%

Income, Capital Gains & Inheritance Tax

50 mi

From South Florida

Current Opportunities

From Nassau condominiums to private island acreage in Exuma, CHORD curates opportunities across the full spectrum — primary residences, investment properties, and generational assets. Listings provided courtesy of our local referral partner, Bond Bahamas.

Popular Areas

Know the Islands

Aerial view of Nassau harbor with a cruise ship, turquoise water, and Paradise Island resort towers.

Nassau & New Providence

The commercial and cultural center of The Bahamas. Home to international schools, private hospitals, luxury shopping, and some of the most established real estate in the archipelago.

Paradise Island’s pink Atlantis resort buildings rise above turquoise Bahamian water.

Paradise Island

Directly connected to Nassau by bridge, Paradise Island is home to Atlantis, private marina communities, and a number of branded luxury residences. High demand, limited inventory.

Exuma harbor with boats anchored in turquoise water beside a small sandy island.

Exuma

Exuma is where serious lifestyle buyers — and a growing number of celebrity and UHNW buyers — are acquiring private island parcels and boutique estates. 

Aerial view of a turquoise Bahamian coastline with reef patches, wetlands, and scattered homes.

Eleuthera & Harbour Island

Harbour Island's pink-sand beaches have made it a longtime favorite of a quieter kind of luxury buyer — writers, artists, and those who've already done the big house.

Aerial view of Abaco homes along a sandy beach and turquoise water.

Abaco

A boater's paradise. The Abaco chain is a network of cays with protected waters ideal for sailing and sport fishing. A strong expat and second-home community has taken root here.

Bimini coastline with turquoise water, a sandy beach, and homes surrounding a waterfront resort.

Bimini

The closest Bahamian island to the U.S. mainland — just 50 miles from Miami. Increasingly positioned as a quick-access escape, with new resort development and marina expansion underway.

Is This Right for You?

Buying Process for U.S Buyers

What to Expect

Buying in The Bahamas is more accessible than most buyers assume. Foreign ownership is broadly permitted, though purchases may require registration or a permit under the International Persons Landholding Act. The process — while different from a U.S. transaction — is well-established.

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Identify & Advise
2
Property Search & Due Diligence
3
Offer & Purchase Agreement
4
Closing & Registration
5
Ongoing Advisory

Identify & Advise


CHORD works with you to define your goals — lifestyle, investment, residency, or all three — and matches you with vetted local partners who know specific island markets deeply.

Modern waterfront home with a furnished terrace and infinity pool overlooking the ocean.

Property Search & Due Diligence


Your local partner conducts title searches and due diligence through the Registry of Records. CHORD coordinates the advisory layer throughout.

Furnished living room with white sofas and wide glass doors overlooking a turquoise ocean.

Offer & Purchase Agreement


Offers are made through a Purchase and Sale Agreement. A deposit (typically 10%) is held in escrow.

Outdoor swimming pool lined with cushioned loungers and umbrellas beside a white pavilion.

Closing & Registration


Foreign buyers register their purchase with the Bahamas Investment Authority (BIA). VAT/conveyance tax is commonly 10% on many transactions and is often split between buyer and seller. Rates and treatment should be confirmed by Bahamian counsel.

Contemporary living room with an open staircase and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the sea.

Ongoing Advisory


CHORD's local partners remain your point of contact — for rentals, property management referrals, and any future decisions around the asset.

Oceanfront swimming pool with palm trees and lounge chairs on wooden decks.
White waterfront home with a private dock and motor yacht on turquoise Bahamian water.

Residency & Tax Lifestyle

The Bahamas has become a serious consideration in high-net-worth tax and lifestyle planning conversations — not as a tax shelter, but as a legitimate, well-functioning jurisdiction with significant advantages.

No Income Tax Residents of The Bahamas pay no personal income tax on worldwide income.

No Capital Gains Tax Gains on investments and real estate are not taxed at the personal level.

No Inheritance or Estate Tax Generational wealth transfer is not taxed under Bahamian law.

Permanent Residency Foreign nationals who purchase residential property valued at $1,000,000 USD or more may apply for Economic Permanent Residency. Properties valued at $1.5M+ qualify for accelerated review. Investments must be held for a minimum of 10 years.

CHORD works alongside your existing tax and legal advisors — we are not attorneys or CPAs. This is general information only. Always engage qualified Bahamian counsel for residency and tax guidance, as well as our local referral agents & advisors.

Let's Start the Conversation

Whether you're exploring for the first time or ready to move quickly on a specific property, CHORD's Bahamas advisory practice is built for the way serious buyers actually make decisions.

All inquiries are handled with full discretion. CHORD works with qualified buyers only.

Contact Details

CHORD Real Estate

Phone

(615) 988-1001

Email

[email protected]

Address

713 18th Ave. S Nashville, TN 37203

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