Buying in Fiji

Fiji is one of the few countries in the Pacific that allows non-Fiji citizens to own properties. The 400 odd islands that make up the Fiji group have lush vegetation and pristine waters with properties that offer a perfect home in paradise.

There are three types of land in Fiji: freehold, native lease land, and crown lease land.

  • Freehold property can be bought and sold freely in most areas of Fiji. Only about 8% of all land in Fiji is freehold.
  • Native land can be leased but never owned. Leases are usually for a period of 99 years and monitored by the TLTB (iTaukei Land Trust Board where the right to exclusively occupy land for a period of time is granted).
  • Crown land is owned by the Fiji Government which can be leased directly from the government in certain areas of Fiji.

In Fiji freehold or land tenure is via a Torrens title land-registration system with the title guaranteed constitutionally by the State.
 

Basic questions

Can a non-resident buy freehold property in Fiji?  
If I don't have residency, how long can I stay in Fiji?  
What form of ownership is permitted in Fiji?  
Are there Registered Appraisers in Fiji?

 

Financing your Home

Can I as a non-resident investor obtain loans from commercial banks in Fiji?

 

Banks in Fiji

Reserve Bank of Fiji  
ANZ  
Westpac Fiji: Banking for generations.  
Bank South Pacific (BSP)  
Bank of Baroda  
BRED Bank

 

Length of Transaction

How long does the transaction usually take?  
What is the legal contract for purchasing real estate properties in Fiji?  
The purchase process?


 

What are other costs?

Is there Stamp Duty payable?  
How much should I expect to pay in legal fees for conveyance?
  
Is there a VAT (Value Added Tax) payable on goods and services in Fiji?
  
Can I buy a pre-fabricated home?  
How much does it cost to build a home?