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Looking for beautiful properties for sale to buy or lease can be such a herculean task because of the different beautiful islands to choose from in the southern pacific and more importantly the rules and regulation surrounding ownership of properties by non-nationals in specific islands.

The southern pacific properties are of high demands because of its beautiful landscape and its surrounding waterfront which makes it a wonderful place for people to live permanently or visit during vacations, there are two geographical and culturally divided regions of the south pacific islands known as Polynesia and Melanesia.

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Polynesian islands include Samoa, Tonga, French Polynesia, Cook Islands and Easter islands whereas Melanesian islands include New Caledonia, Fiji, the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu. All these islands have some of the most beautiful properties for sale or for lease especially the waterfront properties which are of high demands due to its scenery. Also some of these islands have limited freehold properties to foreigners which cannot be gotten without government approval and plenty paperwork although places like Bora Bora in French Polynesian island offers free property investment opportunities to foreigners. We will look at the living conditions/atmosphere and properties for sale in some of the different islands in the southern pacific, these are Fiji, Vanuatu, Cook Islands and French Polynesia.

PROPERTIES FOR SALE IN:

FIJI

Fiji has a unique, relaxed atmosphere with beautiful beaches, waterfront properties and warm climate. There are so many islands in Fiji, over 320 islands with the main islands in Fiji known as Viti Levu where the capital Suva is located and Vanua Levu.this two largest islands in Fiji holds many resorts, hotels and accommodation. The lifestyle of people living in Fiji is one of relaxation and peace and most properties for sale are leased and affordable depending on the area you want to stay. Waterfront properties commands higher investment and owning a property requires more than acquiring a property but a certain responsibility towards that property like sufficient electricity, water, house upkeep etc.

VANUATU

Vanuatu is characterized by volcanoes; it is a volcanic island between Fiji and New Caledonia with its capital at port villa. The island emanates peace and a wonderful sense of nature all around you. They have peaceful and friendly inhabitants who are willing to welcome property investors to their islands. Recently properties for sale has been on the increase because of its peaceful atmosphere and stability compared to many other islands and also because the government encourages real estate investments from foreigners hence this provides income for the inhabitants however modest. In Vanuatu you can purchase commercial or residential properties even though you are not a resident or working there and another one is that there are no unnecessary taxes however waterfront properties for sale is a limited commodity especially in the best locations in Vanuatu.

FRENCH POLYNESIA

French Polynesia is an Island synonymous with romance, it is an island made up of spectacular scenery, great beaches and clear sky blue water. Properties for sale in this island are not so easy and can be quite difficult for foreigners because the government has to authorize each land or property before an investor can purchase it. Homes and other properties in places like the beautiful Bora Bora with its dream like surroundings can be a bit difficult to purchase.

COOK ISLANDS

Cook Islands is another beautiful island in the southern pacific known for its natural desert islands characterized by a blend of rough mountains, white beaches and dense jungles. it is a wonderful area for tourists and travelers, the island comprises of 15 small islands and is the perfect place for adventurers. Avarua is the capital of cook islands and is located on the north coast of Rarotonga .properties for sale on cook islands are not easily purchased by foreigners except those who have owned a business on the island for at least three years and the maximum lease gotten by a foreigner is 60 years.

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These are some of the islands in the southern pacific and the regulations regarding acquiring a property on the island. some islands have stricter regulations regarding foreign investments than some therefore it is advisable that when considering living or going on a vacation to the southern pacific to look at the regulations of each islands and to look at the available properties for sale, all this can be done with the help of real estate brokers who will help the investor in making a more informed choice on the property he wants to invest on and the island he is more interested in staying, also the investor will have to get information on the price ranges for properties in the island he chooses bearing in mind that waterfront properties for sale commands higher value than landlocked properties.

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