February 20, 2026
I thought I’d take this opportunity to provide a recap of the Cayman Islands real estate market for the year with respect to volume, transactions, inventory, and overall pricing as well as provide some insight as to where I believe our market will be heading throughout the year. Please note that all figures included in […]
January 5, 2026
Effective January 1 2026, the Cayman Islands Government introduced new Stamp Duty rates on the sale of land and property over CI$2 million. Key changes: These rates apply to all purchasers, including Caymanians. Caymanian First and Second-Time Buyers Caymanians buying their first and second properties will now benefit from expanded stamp duty concessions, removing location […]
December 22, 2025
The Cayman Islands Real Estate Brokers Association (CIREBA), in collaboration with The Premier, is advancing a proposal aimed at helping Caymanians achieve homeownership. The initiative will provide grants of up to CI$5,000 to eligible first-time buyers. According to a Government press release issued on 16 December 2025, the grant is designed to assist with closing […]
December 18, 2025
The Cayman Islands Real Estate Brokers Association (CIREBA) has announced its newly elected Board of Directors for 2025–2026. Among the distinguished members is James Bovell, who will serve as Director and Vice President. Joining the CIREBA Board represents a commitment to uphold the association’s core values of integrity, professionalism, and consistency in real estate practices. […]
December 10, 2025
As we look ahead to 2026, The Bovell Team is stepping into the new year with a refreshed brand identity. Building on the momentum of the REMAX refreshed branding launched in 2025, which emphasized a digital-first approach, Bovell is embracing the same vision: to lead in delivering exceptional digital experiences in today’s evolving real estate […]
August 8, 2025
As we just wrapped up the 2nd quarter of the year, I thought I’d take this opportunity to provide a recap of the Cayman Islands real estate market for Q2 2025 with respect to volume, transactions, inventory, and overall pricing as well as provide some insight as to where I believe our market will be […]
April 10, 2025
As we move into the 2nd quarter of the year, I thought I’d take this opportunity to provide a recap of the Cayman Islands real estate market for Q1 2025 with respect to volume, transactions, inventory, and overall pricing as well as provide some insight as to where I believe our market will be heading […]
January 16, 2025
As we welcome in a new year, I thought I’d take this opportunity to provide a recap of the Cayman Islands real estate market for 2024 with respect to volume, transactions, inventory, and overall pricing as well as provide some insight as to where I believe our market will be heading into the new year. […]
December 12, 2024
After almost two years since the redevelopment was announced, Aqua Bay has received official planning approval for the $60 million, 10-storey development on the 35-year-old site. Presented exclusively by the Bovell Team, Aqua Bay is the newest Seven Mile Beach real estate opportunity from Butler Group, Grand Cayman’s premier builder of luxury resort condominiums. Aqua […]
November 27, 2024
The erosion of Seven Mile Beach will affect each and every single person living in the Cayman Islands. It is not just a tourism issue. It is not just a wealthy landowner issue. It is an everyone issue. Whether directly or indirectly we are all impacted by the quality of Seven Mile Beach. It is […]