Buying property on Roatán: guides
Straight answers to the questions buyers ask before they fly: who can own land, what it costs, how to check a title and where to live. Every figure links to its source.
Can foreigners buy property in Roatán? The 3,000 m² rule explainedYes, foreigners can own property on Roatán. Here is how the coastal-zone restriction, the 3,000 m² rule under Decree 90-90 and Honduran companies work in 2026.Updated Oct 3, 2026How to buy property in Roatán: step-by-step guide for 2026The full process of buying a home, condo or land on Roatán as a foreigner: choosing an area, the offer, due diligence, the deed, registration and realistic timelines.Updated Oct 3, 2026Roatán closing costs and property taxes in 2026What it really costs to buy property on Roatán: 1.5% transfer tax, legal and notary fees, registration, annual property tax and capital gains tax, with a worked example.Updated Oct 3, 2026How to check a land title on Roatán before you buyTitle fraud is the biggest risk when buying on Roatán. A practical checklist: registry search, lien certificate, cadastral survey, seller identity, power of attorney, taxes and permits.Updated Oct 3, 2026Roatán rental income: Airbnb occupancy and realistic yields in 2026Honest numbers for Roatán holiday rentals: 1,002 active listings, 43% occupancy, $209 average nightly rate and 5–8% net yields quoted by local agents, with a worked example.Updated Oct 3, 2026Best areas to live in Roatán: neighbourhoods and prices comparedWest Bay, West End, Sandy Bay, Coxen Hole, French Harbour, Oak Ridge and the East End compared: who each area suits and what property costs there in 2026.Updated Oct 3, 2026