Foreign Investor Guide: Purchasing Property in Sint Maarten & Saint-Martin

Neither the French nor the Dutch administration imposes restrictions on foreign individuals or corporate entities owning freehold real estate in SXM.

Due Diligence Steps for Overseas Buyers

1. Title Verification: Reviewing land registry records (cadastre) for undivided co-ownership (indivision) or boundary disputes.
2. Hurricane Building Grade: Verifying poured reinforced concrete construction and impact-rated hurricane storm shutters.
3. Rental License: Registering holiday rental villas to maximize peak winter season occupancy rates.

Freehold title (pleine propriété) provides absolute security of ownership for international investors.