Doing business in the Bahamas is more complex than most people realize. The country is governed by arcane laws and complex systems. There’s also a sea of local politics that outsiders can often find baffling and impenetrable. That’s why so many global and regional businesses look to us to meet their legal and advisory needs.
ParrisWhittaker is a local law firm based in the Bahamas, with partner offices in the Turks and Caicos, Jamaica, and Amsterdam and affiliate offices in Dominica, Belize, Cyprus, and the Cayman Islands. With over 70 years of experience and an outstanding track record, the firm operates on a trifold philosophy: Working hard, Working smart, Working to win.
Practice areas
Real Estate
Conveyancing and mortgages present an array of complex.
Removing local encumbrances, navigating Freeport service charges, and obtaining permits under the International Persons Landholding Act and Foreign Investment Board rules: all have the ability to confound even the most seasoned real estate attorney.
Our experience and precision allow you to run your Jamican-based transaction without a hitch. We provide all essential conveyancing and mortgage services, offering the benefit of wisdom gained through hundreds of successful conveyances. We deliver:
- Locally specific mortgage review
- Painstakingly detailed title searches
- Unimpeachable title opinions
- The speediest possible resolution of outstanding encumbrances (mortgages, judgments, orders)
- Careful management of Freeport service charges
- Essential guidance through a maze of local permits
- Registration with the Exchange Control at the Central Bank of The Bahamas
- Safe and efficient transfer of large sums of money
- Conversion of sale proceeds into the appropriate currency
If your property purchase is part of a commercial development plan, consider speaking to us about Real Estate & Commercial Property Transactions law as well.
If you’re ready to discuss how we can help draft accurate, defect-free conveyances, contact us for a consultation.