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Sept 13: Real Estate Brokers Outreach Session
The Superintendent of Real Estate advises real estate brokers and agents that there will be an “outreach session at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 13, 2018 at The Cathedral Hall, Church Street, Hamilton [directly across from Hamilton Marketplace].” “The outreach will focus on the Consolidated National Risk Assessment [NRA] results... Read more of this article
339 People Are $2.1 Million In BHC Rental Arrears
“We have 339 people who are in arrears, clients of the Bermuda Housing Corporation, as of this moment, who are in arrears to the tune of $2.1 million,” Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch said, adding that many have payment plans, and “if people are prepared to work with us, then we are prepared to work with them.” The... Read more of this article
Chief Surveyor & Head of Public Lands, Buildings
As Chief Surveyor and Head of Public Lands and Buildings, Chris Farrow has responsibility for managing the Government estate of over 2,000 acres and some 751 buildings, and this task incorporates a number of related genres including building surveying, facilities management, geomatics, project management, valuation, quantity surveying and more. Mr Farrow’s... Read more of this article
Column: Project Will Create Opportunities
[Opinion column written by Junior Minister for Tourism Senator Crystal Caesar] Recently, the Government began a legislative process that will see the Grand Atlantic transformed into Bermuda’s next hotel property. This project, which will be known as the Bermudiana Beach Resort, creates a tremendous set of opportunities for Bermudians and Bermuda... Read more of this article
Rhonda Casling Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Local real estate professional Rhonda Casling is celebrating her 20th anniversary in the business, and Rego Sotheby’s International Realty said they “celebrate the success of her career, her determination and dedication to excellence.” “The inspiration behind my career is Louis Glickman’s quote, ‘The best investment on earth... Read more of this article
Audio: BHC/Grand Atlantic Discussion In Senate
The Bermuda Housing Amendment Act 2018 — which relates to the Grand Atlantic development — passed in the Senate this week, with the Bill having already passed in the House. The Bill seeks to amend the Bermuda Housing Act 1980 in relation to the powers of the Bermuda Housing Corporation to “provide statutory exemptions from stamp duty... Read more of this article
Questions Answered On Land Title Registration
[Written by attorney Francesca Fox] The Land Title Registration Act, 2011 comes into full effect this month and the Land Title Registry Office [LTRO] will begin accepting applications to register land on 27 August. What is Land Title Registration? It is the creation by Government of a public register of land ownership in Bermuda. It is intended to provide... Read more of this article
Govt Issue Real Estate Licensing Advisory
The Superintendent of Real Estate is advising all real estate brokers and agents of the following: “The receipt of real estate licence renewal applications will commence on Wednesday, 15 August 2018. “A ‘How to Apply for a Real Estate License Guide’ is available on the government portal at www.gov.bm. “The Superintendent wishes... Read more of this article
Vacation Rental Application Deadline Extended
The Ministry of Economic Development and Tourism and the Ministry of Home Affairs today [Aug 6] announced a deadline extension for registration of vacation rental properties. “All current vacation rental property owners will have until 24 August, 2018 to register their properties with the appropriate Ministries,” the Ministry said. “Vacation... Read more of this article
RSIR & St. Regis Launch Condo Sales Initiative
In collaboration with St. Regis Bermuda Resort, Rego Sotheby’s International Realty announced today [Aug 6] the “pre-sales launch of the resort’s luxury residences featuring its first phase of contemporary beachfront condominiums set for completion Spring 2021″ with pre-sale pricing from US$1,775.680 to US$3,870.210. In a joint statement,... Read more of this article
Ariel Sands Listed For Sale At $12,500,000
The Ariel Sands property in Devonshire is listed for sale, with an asking price of $12,500,000. The listing by Rego Sothebys International Realty says, “Located off Bermuda’s South Shore in Devonshire Parish sits Ariel Sands a one-of-a-kind development consisting of 14.5 acres zoned ‘Tourism’ of that 4.5 acres zoned ‘Woodland... Read more of this article
Premier David Burt On Purchase Of Building
“If the government is paying rent to itself as opposed to private accommodations, we will reduce the budget or be able to have more money to spend on the things that matter,” Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt told the House of Assembly. The Premier was answering questions about the government’s purchase of a new building during the... Read more of this article
