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TCI Real Estate Market Skyrockets in Q1; $128 MILLION in transactions

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#TurksandCaicos, May 3, 2021 – After more than a year of detrimental Covid-19 impact on the TCI economy, all is not lost for the real estate sector. Following a murkier fourth quarter in 2020, the industry has locked in a phenomenal profit in the first quarter of 2021. 

According to Turks & Caicos Sotheby’s International Realty quarterly report, TCI Real estate market has just closed a record-breaking quarter of business with nearly $128 million in closed transactions, up 60 per cent over the same period last year with average price increases across each sector.

There are over $463 million in pending and conditional transactions, leaving out another circa $100M in new development sales. This includes sales at the Ritz-Carlton Residences set to open this summer, South Bank, Beach Enclave, Rock House, The Strand, and other new development projects underway.

While other tourism-dependent businesses have to keep up with the flopping profits, the impressive performance in the TCI real estate industry can be attributed to some underlying factors.

According to the report, Turks and Caicos is one of the tourist destinations endorsed by most ultra-luxury and luxury markets in the post-Covid era as a preferred warm weather destination. Besides that, a vacation property has now become not only a lifestyle investment, but also a life investment. 

A vacation property is always an integral part of work, play, and community, contributing to the overall growth of the market to another level.  

The Market Report said, since the Turks and Caicos government opened its borders to international tourism on July 22, 2020, the authorities and TC Hotel & Tourism Association have worked diligently with close collaboration to ensure both the community and the visitors streaming into the islands remain safe. 

Since the government instituted critical measures, robust mass testing, and boosted vaccination efforts, TCI has become a global leader with at least 43 per cent of the adult population vaccinated. 

While other countries closed their borders for tourism, it was to the country’s advantage to remain open, leading to a significantly busy spring for the resorts and tour operators.

The Sotheby’s first-quarter report also stated that second homeowners had enjoyed the extended stays this winter, too, in this Turks & Caicos safe-haven. 

According to the Sotheby’s report, the company made sales of up to $10M at Villa Chill, $6.975M from Lizard Lounge, $5.5M from Amanyara Villa 15, 5.75M  from  Beach Enclave Long Bay V5, $5.39M from Beach Enclave Long Bay V7, and $4.95M from the Shore Club Penthouse in the first quarter of 2021. 

Overall, Turks & Caicos Islands real estate made sales of up to 73,777,000 in single family homes, $28,802,000 in Condominiums, and $26,816,499 in the land (Residential and commercial) in the first quarter of 2021, according to data retrieved by TCSIR from the TCREEA ML Systems on April 12, 2021.

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DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM REGULATIONS INTRODUCES “RATE YOUR RIDE” SYSTEM FOR TOURISTS VISITING THE TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS

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FROM THE MINISTRY OF TOURISM

 

Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, 27th March, 2024 – Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands: The Department of Tourism Regulations is proud to unveil the “Rate Your Ride” system, a new initiative designed to enhance the vacation experience for tourists exploring our picturesque islands.

The “Rate Your Ride” system empowers tourists to provide valuable feedback on the quality of transportation services they receive while visiting the Turks and Caicos Islands. Through an easy-to-use online form, tourists can rate factors such as cleanliness, comfort, safety, and professionalism of drivers, helping us to assure the highest quality of service standards across all modes of transportation.

By participating in the “Rate Your Ride” system, tourists play a crucial role in shaping the future of transportation services in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Their feedback will enable us to identify areas for improvement and ensure that every visitor enjoys safe, comfortable, and convenient travel throughout their stay in the Turks and Caicos.

The code will also be publicly accessible through the cooperation of volunteer drivers who will make the rating code available in their vehicles. Flyers and stickers displaying the code will be distributed at hotels, resorts and airports. The mandated display of these codes is expected to align with the rollout of our tourism regulations in 2025.

For more information about the “Rate Your Ride” system and other initiatives by the Department of Tourism Regulations, please visit gov.tc/tourismregulations/or contact us via telephone at 946-4970 and email at tourismregulations@gov.tc.

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THE DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIOURAL HEALTH SERVICES CONDEMNS RECORDING OF PERSONS WHO ARE IN CRISIS

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FROM THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

 

Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, 27th March 2024– The Department of Behavioral Health Services is appealing to the general public to refrain from recording and circulating videos of persons who may appear to be experiencing a mental health crisis. Anyone can experience a mental health crisis at some point in their life. According to the World Health Organization, 1 in 4 people will experience a mental health problem in any given year. Persons may struggle with very common conditions such as Anxiety and Depression or be diagnosed with more serious conditions like Bipolar Disorder or Psychosis.

“There are a lot of misunderstandings about various mental health conditions and how they may manifest. In addition, there are a number of negative perceptions and misconceptions that society exhibits towards people with mental health problems. However, just as we would show care and concern for someone diagnosed with Cancer, or any other physical illness, in the same way, we need to be as caring and helpful to persons with mental illnesses”– stated Director of the Department of Behavioral Health Services, Dr. Alicia Malcolm.

The Department is urging the public to call the following numbers if you see someone who appears to be experiencing a mental health crisis:

338-5473/338-3616: Providenciales, North or Middle Caicos

338-3614/338-3612: Grand Turk, South Caicos, Salt Cay

338-6301: Nights and Weekends

If someone is putting themselves or someone else in immediate, serious risk of harm, call 911.

The Department of Behavioral Health services is here to help and provides the following services which are free and confidential:

Location of above services:

o             Sam Harvey Building, Down Town, Providenciales,

o             Primary Health Care Department, Cheshire Hall Medical Center, Providenciales 

o             Department of Behavioural Health, Duncombe Alley, Grand Turk

 

Let’s all do our part in creating a community where people with mental health problems feel respected, supported and cared for. 

For additional information, please visit the Ministry of Health’s Facebook page on https://www.facebook.com/tciministryofhealth/ or the Department of Behavioral Health Services Faceebook on https://www.facebook.com/TCIDBHS/.

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Breaking Ground: TCI Could Lead in Regional Communication Standards

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Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom, 27th March 2024: The PR, marketing, and communications sector is poised for potential growth and could lead the Caribbean region in terms of industry standards says Damian Wilson. Wilson’s suggestion comes after the release of a new research report into the current trends and future direction of the sector as a possible emerging industry in the Turks & Caicos Islands (TCI).

Wilson is the report’s author, which conveys the findings of research which he initiated. “One of the key research results is the considerable optimism by industry practitioners and government alike, with persons seeing growth potential. I believe that we can become regional leaders in this field. I believe that one of the initiatives that could be used to do this is by establishing a ‘TCI Centre of Communications Excellence’ within the TCI Community College. Such an institute would be dedicated to communication and media innovation with a particular focus on digital communications and ICT,” says Wilson.

He further explained, “I believe that the PR, marketing, and communications sector, like much of the country, is at a crossroads and could have an even greater impact on our socio-economic fabric. Some may have concerns about our small size, but I believe this makes us far more agile than our neighbours. All in all, any potential growth must be underpinned by new investments, professional development, and a strategy to integrate the sector into the broader economy.”

Wilson also said that he sees his research as a first step in understanding our own industry sectors in the TCI and would love to see more profound research and analysis conducted. He’s hoping that the report will spark discussion along those lines. The report is entitled ‘Current Trends and Future Direction: A Preliminary Report on the PR, Marketing, and Communications Sector in the Turks & Caicos Islands’. Anyone wanting a copy of the report can contact Damian Wilson via his email, damian.wilson.pr@gmail.com.

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