Frequently Asked Questions – Villa Ownership
What are the legalities in owning a villa on Roatan?Honduras is quite welcoming to foreign investors and retirees. Ownership of all Villas is deeded and Title Insurance is available through First American Title Insurance. For whole ownership, annual taxes will be approximately $1050 per year on a $300,000 villa. The property tax is approximately .35% of the value. Your Villa will pass to your Estate to your heirs or as directed by your will. The Honduran government is democratic and stable, offering tax incentives for investors and foreign retirees.
What are the Purchase Terms for a Villa? Is Financing Available?There is a required 10% Earnest money payment upon signing, which goes into Escrow. Upon completion of the foundation, the buyer has the option to pay the balance either in scheduled increments depending upon construction goals met, or pay in full with a 5% discount. Please see further details for the Purchase Terms from our agents.
Financing from our Honduran Bank Partner is available to buyers dependent upon their financial situations. Interest is normally around 10% with a 30% down payment from the buyer, again depending upon the strength of the borrower.
Financing from our Honduran Bank Partner is available to buyers dependent upon their financial situations. Interest is normally around 10% with a 30% down payment from the buyer, again depending upon the strength of the borrower.
Can the Villa be rented?
Buyers at Miramar Villas and Resort have the option to live in their villas fulltime or to rent them out when they are not vacationing in them. We have a professional Property Management on site for the Resort and can manage and maintain your Villa when you are not on Roatan. If you wish to be part of the Villa Rental Property Management, there is a separate contract that allows the Property Management to rent your Villa. We do require if are in the Rental Property Management program that you purchase one of our various furniture packages in order to keep consistency and quality throughout the Resort. Quarterly accountings will be sent to you, along with any net proceeds from the rentals. However, we cannot guarantee any specific income or return on investment.
What about Insurance on the Villa?
An Insurance Package is provided to all Villa Owners and will be part of the monthly fees.
What are the other costs associated with purchasing a Villa?
At the time of reservation and the earnest money deposit, which goes into the Escrow Account, a $500 escrow fee will also be collected. At the time of closing, the buyer will pay approximately 4% of the purchase price in transfer tax and closing costs.
Furnishing packages are available to all buyers. We have several different packages to choose from, along with several causally elegant fabric choices. Those owners who wish their villa to be part of the rental management are required to purchase one of the resort furnishing packages in order to maintain consistency and quality in the resort.
Furnishing packages are available to all buyers. We have several different packages to choose from, along with several causally elegant fabric choices. Those owners who wish their villa to be part of the rental management are required to purchase one of the resort furnishing packages in order to maintain consistency and quality in the resort.