Newbie here, but I am visiting Ambergris Caye next year, and cannot help seeing all of the new beachfront condos/condotels under construction. Are these being bought by ex pats around the world, or just as an investment? Can they buy all of them, or will a handful of the projects atrophy and die a natural if painful death? Is there a bubble forming about to burst?

First of all, I don't think there is that much new construction going on. Some of the construction maybe projects that where not completed do to poor financing; planning and other problems. Most of these are not actively under construction but maybe completed someday.

Real estate did not take the beating that it took in the USA down here. Some units are bought by people who will rent them out and hope to retire here in the future. I haven't heard of too many buying to flip units but I suppose it happens.

There are many good condos here that are reasonably priced that will fulfill their obligations to the owners and be pleasant places to live. If you are worried about preconstruction projects or half constructed projects why don't you purchase a completed or nearly completed project?

Please note that I have nothing to do with the real estate market here and I'm not an expert. I do own a condo here and have for over 5 years. I think I have a good understanding of the finances and workings of that particular place in paradise and I'm happy with my purchase.

Do what I did, come down on vacation look around and talk to people. After several visits find a real estate agent who has been around awhile and has a good reputation. Then and only then make your decision. To come down here, spend a few days and make a decision like that does not make sense to me. Good luck.

Hello 3 beer story....I would be out of my professional League to comment on the future of any specific Condo Projects...However, I can say that there have been lots of projects going on for many years....Nothing new....We purchased our first condo while living in the US back in 2004 and used it as a home away from home and vacation rental. We sold it for a profit and never regretted the investment. Now we live here full time in another Condo that we enjoy (both units are on the beach) There are many projects on the island that do quite well and a couple that are in legal battles while others sit on the bank auctions month after month.....No simple answer and lots of research is needed to answer these questions. You will find several qualified Realtors on this message board who can offer more information.