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Rental Income & ROI · The Sint Maarten Real Estate Journal
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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.
Sint Maarten Airbnb Tax: "The Main Complication Is Our Law," Minister Says as Rental Bill Waits on Finance
The bill to tax short-term rentals in Sint Maarten is waiting on Finance, with no rate and no date. The minister blames the law itself. What it means for owners and buyers of rental condos.
3 days ago4 min read
Caribbean Tourism, September 2026: Curaçao Stayovers Up 18%, Dominican Republic Visitors Up 16% Ahead of High Season
September is the Caribbean's quietest month, and it just posted double-digit growth. Curaçao had a record September with stayovers up 18%, and the Dominican Republic's visitors rose 16.4%. What it signals for Sint Maarten's winter.
Oct 273 min read
Sint Maarten Electricity: Government Drafts Tariff Law, GEBE Generator Contracts Could Be Signed Within Four Weeks
Sint Maarten's government is drafting a law to regulate electricity tariffs and says the fuel clause on GEBE bills is driven mainly by what supplier SOL charges. New generator contracts, financed by a Dutch loan at about 2.43%, could be signed within four weeks.
Oct 204 min read
Rental Yields in St Maarten / St Martin: What Condos Actually Earn (October 2026)
What 64 St Maarten / St Martin listings are estimated to earn, set against their asking prices on 17 October 2026: by type, area and price, before and after fees.
Oct 175 min read
Investment Property in St Maarten / St Martin: The 2026 Investor's Guide
Is St Maarten a good investment? What investors buy here, the costs and taxes that decide the return, financing, and the income properties on the market on 13 October 2026.
Oct 135 min read
Caribbean Tourism, First Half of 2026: Stayovers Up Just 1.9%, Cruise Up 11%, Sint Maarten Air Arrivals Up 21%
New CTO figures show Caribbean stayover growth slowed to 1.9% in the first half of 2026, with US arrivals up only 1.6%, while cruise visits hit a record. Sint Maarten's air arrivals grew more than ten times faster.
Oct 133 min read
Property Management in Sint Maarten and St Martin: What It Covers, What It Costs (2026)
What a property manager does in Sint Maarten and St Martin, what it costs, the rental taxes on each side and what to put in the contract. Andreu Realty.
Oct 105 min read
Sint Maarten Diesel Up 12.6% as Brent Crude Tops $100: What Owners Will Pay For
Sint Maarten raised its maximum diesel price by 12.6% on September 30, and Brent crude traded above $100 a barrel this week. What it means for electricity bills, rental costs and owners on the island.
Oct 63 min read
Caribbean Tourism 2026: Hotel Occupancy at 73%, More Winter Flights, and Where Sint Maarten Stands
Caribbean hotels averaged 73.4% occupancy from January to July 2026, ahead of forecast, while room supply shrank. The regional figures, the winter airlift and where Sint Maarten sits.
Sep 294 min read
Cupecoy Condos Compared: Porto Cupecoy, Cupecoy Beach Club, The Cliff, Fourteen and Ocean Blue
19 condos for sale in Cupecoy from about $380,000 to $1,399,000: what each building offers, what the monthly fees are and which one fits how you plan to use it.
Sep 284 min read
Simpson Bay, Maho and Pelican Key Condos Compared: Buildings, Prices and Fees
13 condos for sale between Pelican Key and Maho, from $285,000 to $2,950,000: what each building offers, what the monthly fees are and which one fits how you plan to use it.
Sep 283 min read
Income Properties for Sale in Sint Maarten: Apartment Buildings, Multi-Unit Homes and Commercial Space
Ten income properties for sale in Sint Maarten from $416,000 to $3,800,000: homes with rental units, small apartment buildings, an 11-unit building and commercial space, with what to check before you buy.
Sep 284 min read
New Nonstop Flights to Sint Maarten: What They Mean for Property Owners
More nonstop routes reached SXM in the past year than in a long time. Which cities are now a single flight away, and how rental owners should adjust.
Sep 283 min read
Hurricane Season in Sint Maarten: A Practical Plan for Property Owners
Hurricane season runs until November 30. Here is the plan we use with owners: what to do before, during the storm watch and after, and what to check in your insurance policy now.
Sep 284 min read
Heineken Regatta 2027: What Regatta Week Means for Owners and Buyers
The Caribbean's biggest regatta returns to Simpson Bay on March 4–7, 2027. How to price a rental for regatta week, and why it is a good week to look at property.
Sep 283 min read
Renovating a Home in Sint Maarten: What to Fix, What to Skip, What to Plan For
Salt air, shipping times and hurricane season change the rules. What we tell owners before they renovate a condo or villa on either side of the island.
May 244 min read
Behind the Scenes: What It Really Takes to Look After Oceanfront Property in Sint Maarten
Sunsets sell oceanfront homes. Salt, spare parts and hurricane season decide what they are worth ten years later. A long read from our founder, John Andreu.
May 216 min read
The Rental Market in Sint Maarten and Saint-Martin: A Practical Guide for Tenants and Landlords
Where people actually rent on the island, what tenants should check before signing, and what landlords need to get right on both the Dutch and French sides.
May 154 min read
Maximizing Rental Returns on Sint Maarten and Saint-Martin Property
Rental returns are decided twice: when you buy and every week after. The levers that matter most for owners on both sides of the island.
May 55 min read
Cruise Ships and Full Flights: What the Tourism Boom Means for Sint Maarten Real Estate
Record cruise and air numbers in 2026. Which visitors actually drive property demand in Sint Maarten, and why the tax promises you read elsewhere are wrong.
Apr 263 min read
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