Straight answers about Saint Lucia property
Every page below gives the verdict in the first breath, then the depth: fees, laws, timelines, prices and safety, each fact carrying its source and its date, each answer linked to the live tools. If a claim has no source, we do not print it.
Last checked 27 Aug 2026
Can foreigners buy property in Saint Lucia?
Yes, with an Alien Landholding Licence: fees, steps, timelines and taxes under the 2020 Act.
Read the answerWhat does it cost to buy property?
Stamp duty, vendor's tax, licence fees, legal fees and VAT, with three calculators in EC$, US$ and £. Sourced and graded.
Read the answerWhat does it cost to build a house?
US$110 to 380 per sq ft by spec (BCQS 2025), a worked 3-bed example, and what sits on top.
Read the answerWhat does land cost?
Per-district medians from our index: US$4.31 to US$10.43 per sq ft, dated August 2026.
Read the answerHow do I check title, and what is family land?
The Registry search, the survey plan, family land plainly, and the red flags.
Read the answerIs Saint Lucia safe?
Level 2 advisory (July 2026), the 2025 crime numbers, and area-by-area context from our data.
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