Residency scheme revived in grenada

Portugal. Spain. Ireland. Cyprus. All have been involved in residency schemes in recent months as European countries use the offer of citizenship - and unrestricted travel within the Schengen Area - to attract non-EU buyers to their recovering markets.

One of the most successful residency schemes, though, is in St Kitts and Dominica, a programme that saw the tiny islands soar in popularity on TheMoveChannel.com this year. Now, its Caribbean neighbour is set to do the same.

Ray Withers, CEO of multi award-winning international investment agency, Property Frontiers, comments: "We have long been believers in the Grenada market which has performed well over recent years and continues to outpace its Caribbean rivals. However, the government recently announced a policy that is expected to drive unprecedented levels of growth - Citizenship by Investment.

"Due for approval this summer, the Citizenship by Investment programme will almost certainly boost property prices as investors from all over the world rush to snap up the limited supply of housing on the island. The world's wealthiest are coming to Grenada so we are urging our clients to get there before them and reap the rewards!"

 Predicted to be the fastest growing Caribbean market between 2011 & 2021 (WTTC), Grenada is located in the most Southern point of the Grenadine Islands, only 12 degrees above the equator. The island boasts secluded coves and hidden beaches, world-class diving and snorkelling in around the colourful reefs, hiking trails through the Etang National Park and untouched neighbouring islands. And the capital St. George's boasts one of the best seafronts in the Caribbean as well as bustling spice markets, a historic fort, colourful houses, ancient stone buildings and the Carenage natural harbour.

Investors are eagerly snapping up investment opportunities on 'The Spice Island' due to the high hotel occupancy rates, spectacular scenery, and the fact that property investment in Grenada has excelled through the recession - inching up the league table of hot investment destinations by outdoing its Caribbean rivals.