Your annual return consists of two components: the potential increase in the value of your property (the indirect return) and rental income (the direct returns).

Right now, there is ample reason to say that Curaçao's real estate market is on an upward trend. The number of homes sold has been rising year-on-year for more than a decade, with an increase in sales prices in all segments. This is mainly due to an influx of buyers from Europe (especially the Netherlands) and the United States (source: Central Bureau of Statistics, Curaçao).

Tourism on Curaçao has also experienced strong growth in recent years. In 2024, the island welcomed more than 700,000 overnight tourists, up 20% from the previous year. Including day tourists and cruise passengers, the total number of tourists that year reached more than 1.5 million. This growth continued in January 2025, with 73,289 overnight tourists, which is an increase of 20% from January 2024. This translates to a growing demand for accommodation on the island (source: Curaçao Tourist Board).

These trends are generally expected to continue in the coming years, which could have a positive effect on property values and rental yields. We have reviewed Baia Vista's indicative rental yield and the underlying market analysis here further explained...