Running_Costs

running costs

Community Charge
US$50 per month approx - includes communal lighting, gardening of the common areas and waste disposal.

Property Management Fee
US$550 per month approx - this option provides owners with a reliable and comprehensive service to look after and maintain their villa to the highest standards. The fee includes:
- garden maintenance (watering, weeding, and trimming)
- swimming pool maintenance (weekly cleaning and treatment)
- weekly villa inspection service and quarterly report
- payment of local utility bills on owner's behalf
- weekly cleaning when the villa is unoccupied

Utilities
The cost of utilities is determined by the level of villa occupancy. When a villa is empty the costs are relatively low, but water and electricity for a week's holiday can be as much as US$145 mainly dependent on the prudent use of air-conditioning units.
Internet connection and cable TV total US$45 per month.

Insurance
Property insurance with building cover including hurricane damage, contents, and public liability carries an annual premium of about 1.3% of the value insured.

Annual Property Taxes
These are reasonably low and are unlikely to exceed US$800.