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Buying & Owning Private Islands

What it actually costs. Where foreigners can own. What closing requires. Practical guides written for people serious about buying.

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Can Foreigners Buy a Private Island? Country-by-Country Guide (2026)

Foreign ownership laws for private islands in 20+ countries. Which allow freehold, which restrict to leasehold, what permits you need, and what it actually costs to close as a non-citizen.

16 min

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The Cheapest Private Islands for Sale in 2026

Private islands starting under $100K. We break down what's actually available at each price point — from $50K Canadian lake islands to $500K Caribbean cays — and what it really costs to make them livable.

14 min

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How Much Does a Private Island Cost? The Real Numbers (2026)

Private island prices range from $50K to $100M+ — but the listing price is only half the story. Real prices across 25+ countries, infrastructure costs, and the 1.8x rule.

15 min

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How to Buy a Private Island: The Complete Guide (2026)

Step-by-step guide to buying a private island — foreign ownership laws in 20+ countries, true cost modeling, due diligence checklist, financing, and closing. For buyers in the $500K–$5M range.

18 min

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Private Island Annual Costs: What Owners Actually Spend (2026)

Owning a private island costs $84K–$310K per year in taxes, insurance, maintenance, staff, and transport. Here's the full breakdown by category and region — the numbers nobody shows you before you buy.

13 min

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Cómo Comprar una Isla Privada: Guía Completa 2026

Guía paso a paso para comprar una isla privada. Precios reales, jurisdicciones, costos ocultos y proceso legal completo. Por dónde empezar y qué evitar.

14 min

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Comprar Isla Privada en México: Guía Legal Completa 2026

Cómo comprar una isla privada en México siendo extranjero. Fideicomiso bancario, costos reales, restricciones legales y proceso paso a paso. Datos verificados 2026.

12 min