There are numerous tropical places of beauty on earth. This Paradise is in the southern hemisphere of planet earth – a big plus since the vast majority of the world's population and pollution is in the northern hemisphere. Besides Australia and New Zealand, only Fiji offers true Freehold Title real-estate to foreign owners among 16 countries in the South Pacific. When investing in a foreign country, here are some important points to consider:
- Known as the "Hub of the South Pacific", Fiji is poised to strengthen its reputation as the South Pacific’s leading economy (just after Australia & New Zealand). Take a look at the states of Oceania.
- Fiji’s political and administrative capital is Suva. It’s the largest and most cosmopolitan city in the South Pacific and has become an important regional centre; students from the Pacific region and a growing expatriate community make up a significant portion of the city’s population.
- Thanks to the Queen, Fiji’s official language is English. It’s easy to do business here and fun to communicate with the locals.
- International standard banking system including ANZ, Westpac, BSP, Fiji Development Bank, Bank of Baroda, Home Finance Co (HFC) and the Reserve Bank of Fiji
- Ports of Entry at Suva, Lautoka, Levuka, & Savusavu
- Marinas also at Denarau, Vuda, Musket Cove and Naisoso
- International Airports include Nadi and Suva plus domestics at Cicia, Kadavu, Koro, Labasa, Lakeba, Rotuma, Savusavu, Taveuni, and Vanuabalavu
- Numerous Wharfs with extensive inter-island ferry services throughout the islands
- Nine Rotary International Clubs and well established Peace Corp volunteer network