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Make informed decisions about buying, investing and living on the island. Explore Andreu Realty’s guides to neighborhoods, the buying process, ownership costs, rental potential and relocation — with practical context for buyers from the United States, Canada and beyond.
Vacation Homes for Sale in St Maarten / St Martin: A Buyer's Guide to Owning a Second Home
Vacation homes for sale in St Maarten / St Martin: where to buy, condo or villa, what it costs to own from abroad, and homes on the market now. Andreu Realty.
6 hours ago6 min read
How to Buy a Business in Sint Maarten and St Martin: Licences, Lease and Checks
Buying a business in Sint Maarten or St Martin: shares or assets, the licences on each side, the lease and the checks before you sign. Andreu Realty.
1 day ago6 min read
Can Foreigners Buy Property in St Maarten and St Martin? What the Rules Say
Yes, foreigners can buy on both sides of St Maarten / St Martin. How ownership, costs and residency work, with the rules as of 7 October 2026.
5 days ago6 min read
Property Titles in Saint-Martin: What the New Agence Foncière Means for Buyers
A new public land agency in Marigot is helping families obtain titles for land they have occupied for decades. Here is what it changes for anyone buying property in Saint-Martin, and the title checks we make before any compromis.
Sep 294 min read
Buying a Villa in Sint Maarten (SXM): Prices, Areas and What to Check
18 villas and houses for sale from $495,000 to $7,150,000: what each budget buys, where the villas are, what running one costs and how a foreign buyer closes.
Sep 283 min read
Buying a Condo in Sint Maarten (SXM): Prices, Areas, Fees and How It Works
40 condos for sale from $285,000 to $2,950,000: what each budget buys, where the buildings are, what the monthly fees really are, and how a foreign buyer closes.
Sep 284 min read
Sint Maarten Villas Under $2 Million: What Is for Sale in September 2026
Eleven villas and houses for sale in Sint Maarten and Saint-Martin under $2 million, from $495,000 to $1,990,000: what each price band buys, and the costs to add to the price.
Sep 283 min read
Condo or Villa in Sint Maarten: How to Choose, Cost by Cost
A condo buys you simplicity and a building that shares the bills. A villa buys you privacy and every repair. Here is how we help clients choose, area by area and cost by cost.
Sep 285 min read
Boat Slips and Homes With a Boat Slip for Sale in Sint Maarten
Boat slips for sale at Porto Cupecoy Marina from $180,000, and eight condos and villas sold with a slip or a private dock, from $375,000 to $3,750,000, with what to check before you buy.
Sep 283 min read
Penthouses for Sale in Sint Maarten: Six on the Market, From $1.1 Million
Six penthouses for sale in Sint Maarten from $1,100,000 to $2,950,000, in Simpson Bay, Pelican Key, Cupecoy and Maho: size, terraces, private pools, monthly fees and what to check on a top floor.
Sep 283 min read
Dutch Side or French Side? Where to Buy Property in Sint Maarten / Saint-Martin
One island, two countries. How buying compares on the Dutch side (Sint Maarten) and the French side (Saint-Martin): currency, notary, closing costs, taxes, financing and the areas on each.
Sep 283 min read
Condo Fees in Sint Maarten: What Owners Pay, Building by Building
Monthly condo fees on our Sint Maarten listings run from $250 to $1,700. The fee at 16 buildings in Cupecoy, Simpson Bay, Maho and beyond, what explains the differences and what to ask before you buy.
Sep 283 min read
Financing Property in Sint Maarten as a Non-Resident: What Lenders Ask For
Most of our international buyers pay cash, but local banks on both sides of the island do lend to non-residents. Here is who lends, what they ask for, and how a mortgage fits into the notary process.
Sep 285 min read
Buying Land and Building a Home in Sint Maarten and Saint-Martin: The Practical Guide
A plot with a view is the easy part. Title, zoning, permits, access, water and a builder who finishes on time decide if your house gets built. What we check before a client buys land on either side of the island.
Sep 286 min read
Buying Property on the French Side of Saint-Martin: How It Really Works
The French side runs on French law, euros and a notaire. Here is how a purchase actually unfolds, what it costs and what we check before a client signs anything.
Sep 285 min read
5 Things to Check Before Buying a Luxury Villa in Sint Maarten
The view sells the villa. These five checks decide whether it was a good purchase: location, layout and land, construction, the numbers, and the paperwork.
Aug 194 min read
Buying vs Renting in Sint Maarten: How to Decide
Buy if you know the island, plan to stay several years and have run the holding costs. Rent first if any of those is still a guess. Here is how we help clients decide.
Jun 154 min read
Moving to Sint Maarten from the US or Canada: A Practical Guide
How long Americans and Canadians can stay, how residence permits work on each side, what healthcare and daily costs look like, and why buying a home does not by itself make you a resident.
May 27 min read
How to Buy Property in Sint Maarten: The Buying Process, Step by Step
Foreigners can buy on the Dutch side freely, and a civil-law notary handles the transfer. Here is the process from offer to deed, what it costs, and the checks we insist on.
Apr 115 min read
Waterfront or Hillside in Sint Maarten: What Each Really Costs You
Waterfront wins on rentals and lifestyle; hillside wins on privacy, breeze and space. Here is what each costs to own, how each handles a storm, and the checks we run before a client buys.
Mar 184 min read
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