Red Coral launches new Rental Division
In response to growing demand Red Coral are delighted to announce the launch of our newest division specializing in long term luxury villa and apartment rentals and relocation concierge.
The search for a new home for those coming to work in the BVI, or those already here looking to find their own space prior to investing or buying, can be all consuming. There is always a plethora of long-term rental options being advertised at any given time across multiple search platforms and identifying which properties to view can be challenging. Each offer something unique, be it the views, the floorplan, the location, ease of access or general comfort level and the quality of furnishings. Rental listings change daily and hidden gems are often snapped up in minutes. Our commitment is to map the market in real time, capturing all available listings, to ensure that we shortlist the options that perfectly match each client’s requirements. Our network of property owners forged through our residential sales portfolio also gives us visibility of rentals that have not yet been openly marketed which further strengthens our search capability.
With a coastline of 111km on Tortola alone, one very obvious draw to BVI in the first instance are the incredible beaches and coves with their vibrant blue water, and the access to some of the best island hopping, sailing, watersports and snorkelling in the world. Property searches can be driven by these factors, wanting to be near a beach or a marina, but can also be focussed on an easy commute to Road Town and schools or the proximity to the airport if a frequent traveller. Knowing what is important, an easy work commute or being close to hobbies, family or friends may narrow down the search parameters. There are six districts in the BVI, inside which there are many smaller villages and hamlets, so your locality is normally quite specific. The East and West End being 12 miles apart as the crow flies means that nowhere is ever too far away!
island life – it’s all about location, location, location!
Many rental homes and apartments come fully furnished, which can include cutlery and plates, linens and towels. Part-furnished generally includes the white goods such as fridge freezer, washer and dryer, and stove, sometimes a dishwasher, and occasionally beds or extra furnishings. There is also the completely unfurnished option which is again fairly popular for those who have accumulated their own items of furniture over the years and prefer to take them along to make the new place feel like home. For all an inventory is made prior to each rental to ensure all parties are certain what is there at the start of the tenancy.
Fandango – two bedrooms, shared pool, $4,500.00 pm
In terms of budgeting, price points on Tortola vary with unfurnished or part furnished one bedroom or studio units available from $1,000 to $2,000 per month, through to larger multi-bedroom villas with pools and landscaped gardens for circa $10,000 per month. Generally, a two-bedroom apartment would rent monthly for around $2,000-$4,000, three bedrooms can be expected to be between $3,000-$6,000 and onwards. The price reflects a number of factors including whether it is full or part furnished, the floorplan, if there is a hot tub or swimming pool (or both) and if there are added features like a generator, central air conditioning and/or amenities and utilities included (some landlords include electricity or internet services within the rental). Rental properties on Virgin Gorda and the outer islands have limited availability, but our searches include those as needed.
Sunset Terrace, four bedrooms, gardens, pool, $5,750.00 (includes WIFI)
If you’re looking for a new home in the BVI, come and join Lis Bailey for a coffee at our offices on Wickhams Cay II or via Zoom or Teams if you are starting your search from further afield. Lis oversees the rental delivery and her service is discreet and deeply personal. With a background in luxury hospitality Lis will quickly identify your must haves and will tailor the search accordingly.
Moving can feel a bit daunting so it’s important to be as informed as possible to enable a smooth relocation. Once the rental home that fits the bill perfectly has been seen and decided upon, the finer details such as first contact with your new landlord/landlady, arrival procedure and obtaining the keys or access codes, the possibility of moving your items in prior to the tenancy if the home is free, and practical details such as current internet or TV setup and paying electricity bills, will all be made clear, so it makes the process of moving home as painless as possible – making more room for those feelings of excitement and anticipation!
Additional services include assistance with getting to the BVI, shipping services, getting set up with TV & internet packages, banking, local shopping & amenities as well as advice about the best places to go to meet people, community events, where to find your favourite foods and closest pickle ball court all the way through to the legalities of bringing your beloved cat or dog into the BVI.
If you are looking for a new base or simply want to find out more about the rental process get in touch with Lis to get the ball rolling! Your dream home is just a call away.
Lis Bailey
1 284 344-1661 | 1 284 442-3081 | lis.baily@redcoralbvi.com
British Virgin Islands Property Sales & Rentals | Red Coral BVI
