Non-citizens can own property outright but usually need an Alien Landholding Licence, which adds a fee of around 10% of the property's value. Buying within a government-approved development can waive that requirement. Purchases are freehold with title registered in the buyer's name.
Before you buy in Grenada, always:
General guidance only — rules change; confirm the current position with a qualified local lawyer.
Our free ownership checker and the Overseas Property Playbook walk through how foreign ownership works step by step — the questions to ask and the traps to sidestep.
A non-national buying outside an approved development needs an Alien Landholding Licence costing about 10% of the price, plus roughly 1% stamp duty and around 2% legal fees, while buying within a citizenship-approved project usually waives the licence; allow three to four months.
The south-west is where most expats settle, around St George's, Grand Anse (the main beach and amenities) and Lance aux Epines (marinas and villas), close to the university and airport.
Public care centres on the General Hospital in St George's for basic needs, but expats use private clinics for day-to-day care and travel to Barbados, Trinidad or the US for anything major. Expect international health insurance of roughly USD 1,200 a year when younger, rising to USD 3,500-6,000 at older ages. Very easy for British retirees, as English is the official language and driving is on the left as in the UK; Grenada is friendly, laid-back and generally safe with sensible everyday precautions.
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