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Buying vs. Building in Grand Bahama: What Every Investor Should Know

Written by Christoph Albeck | May 20, 2025 5:45:00 AM

If you’re exploring real estate opportunities in the Bahamas, there’s one place gaining serious traction among international buyers — Freeport, Grand Bahama. Whether you’re looking to build a custom home or purchase a move-in-ready villa, the right strategy depends on your timeline, budget, and investment goals. In this article, we break down the pros and cons of buying versus building — and explain how CPH Invest, one of the leading developers in Grand Bahama, helps investors make smart moves in a fast-moving market.

 

 

 

🏡 Buying vs. Building in Grand Bahama: What Every Investor Should Know

 

 

If you’re considering real estate investment in the Bahamas, you’re probably asking:

 

Should I buy a ready-built home — or build my own?

 

In Freeport, Grand Bahama, the answer depends on three key factors: speed, price, and control. And CPH Invest LLC is one of the few developers who help you do both — profitably.

 

 

 

🔑 Option 1: Buying a Completed Home

 

 

For those who want to move fast, buying a completed (or nearly completed) home offers:

 

  • ✅ No wait time for permits or construction

  • ✅ Immediate eligibility for Bahamas residency (RBI)

  • ✅ Ready-to-use layout and finishings

  • ✅ Ideal for rental programs or second home usage

 

 

But: Inventory is limited — and demand is increasing.

 

🛑 Most turnkey homes in Freeport are sold before completion. At CPH Invest, every home under construction is already sold — and buyers reserve early to lock in price.

 

 

 

🧱 Option 2: Building From Scratch (with CPH Invest)

 

 

For investors who want customization and long-term upside, building makes sense. Our clients choose this route when they want:

 

  • 🏗️ A home tailored to their lifestyle or rental model

  • 💸 Price control from plot to finish

  • 📆 Staged payments during construction

  • 🏝️ Premium lots near the beach or marina

 

 

CPH Invest manages the full process:

 

  • Land acquisition

  • Permits and planning

  • Weekly construction reports

  • Delivery within 6–9 months

  • Legal closing and handover

 

 

 

 

💡 What Most Investors Do

 

 

They combine both.

 

They buy one unit that’s move-in ready — and start building a second one.

 

This dual strategy:

 

  • Provides immediate lifestyle access

  • Starts long-term capital growth

  • Diversifies risk with short-term rental yield

 

 

 

 

🧭 How CPH Invest Makes It Easy

 

 

Whether you’re buying, building, or both — our team handles:

 

  • Architecture & design

  • Local legal framework

  • Trusted construction partners

  • Timeline and delivery tracking

  • Turnkey handover and follow-up

 

 

We don’t just sell real estate — we build wealth structures in the Bahamas.

 

 

 

📲 Not Sure What Fits You Best?

 

 

✅ Ask about our current inventory

✅ Reserve a plot to start building

✅ Or do both — with one WhatsApp message

 

👉 Click the orange WhatsApp button on our website to start now

🌐 cphinvestmentgroup.com

 

 

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