This archipelago of 40 low-lying coral islands north of the Caribbean chain, sits in the Atlantic Ocean and is a British Overseas Territory south of the Bahamas.

Adding to its beauty, the discerning buyer should note that there are no restrictions on foreign ownership in the Turks and Caicos; no government permission is needed. Transactions are conducted using the US dollar, legal fees are negotiable and stamp-duty is between 2.5 – 8%.