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June 5, 2018, 12:27 p.m.
Foreign Investors Guide to Buying Real Estate in Fiji
The Republic of Fiji has over 300 tropical islands and is a mecca for foreigners wanting to own a slice of real estate in a developing and central South Pacific country.
Fiji has three types of land tenure and was a British colony from 1874 - 1970. Land in Fiji is either Freehold, Native or Crown (State).
The Greater Suva Area in the capital city is generally the most congested residential part of Fiji, though the Ba Province, which covers Nadi Town and Lautoka City has the highest population.
Fiji’s population and housing census is conducted every 10 years, with the latest census noting a population yet to reach 900,000 and an urban population with a 5% growth from 2007-2017.
Nadi Town is Fiji’s global gateway, as home to its main international airport and...
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Engineer’s Certificates Unaffordable
Oct. 2, 2017, 11:29 p.m.
A considerable number of the Housing Authority of Fiji’s low income target market cannot afford to upgrade their Engineering certification.
This was highlighted by acting CEO, Isikeli Navu...
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Less Than 10 Percent Insured
Oct. 2, 2017, 11:28 p.m.
Less than 10 percent of households in Fiji are insured. This was noted by Lolesh Sharma of the Insurance Council of Fiji, while presenting at a stakeholder’s seminar on policies, regulations ...
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Lack of Local Insurers
Oct. 2, 2017, 11:28 p.m.
The lack of local insurance providers leaves little room for competitors to negotiate lower premiums to affordable levels for the low income target market, says Housing Authority of Fiji acting C...
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Push for Housing Affordability
Oct. 2, 2017, 11:28 p.m.
THE affordability of homes in Fiji can be solved if earnings are increased and interest lowered to stimulate the housing market, says the chairman of the Real Estate Agents Licensing Board (REALB...
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Land Lease Options
Oct. 2, 2017, 11:28 p.m.
THE board of the Fiji Development Bank is looking at more innovative land documentation procedures to enable farmers to get loans more easily.
Responding to farmers concerns in the North about t...
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Tappoo Tipped for Denarau Land Purchase
Oct. 2, 2017, 11:28 p.m.
The Fiji Sun understands the Tappoo Group is making significant investment in purchasing land on Denarau Island in Nadi.
The land, approximated to be three acres, is located right next t...
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Labasa Malls Nears Completion
Oct. 2, 2017, 11:28 p.m.
The much-awaited $4 million SB Khan Mall in Labasa is set to open in September this year.
Mall owner and Labasa based businessman Bashir Khan said they were looking forward to the arrival of eng...
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Taveuni Lots Draw Buyers
Oct. 2, 2017, 11:28 p.m.
With its lush fauna and array of beachfront and freehold lots, the garden island of Taveuni continues to draw investors looking for the perfect retirement hub.
“The Matei Airport ...
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Native Land Board Signs Stock Exchange MOU
Oct. 2, 2017, 11:28 p.m.
Efforts to boost the participation of native land owning units in Fiji’s stock market has resulted in the signing of an MOU between the I Taukei Land Trust Board and the South Pacific Stock...
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Hall Pacific Begin Seawall Construction
Oct. 2, 2017, 11:28 p.m.
More than a year on from when Tropical Cyclone Pam battered the Pacific Islands, Tuvalu has welcomed the commencement of construction of a 500-metre-long seawall, which will ensure the Nukufetau ...
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