Many overseas investors are looking for tropical retirement homes and/or vacation getaways that they can lease out for the times they are not personally in residence. For this reason, property on the main island, with easy access to the International Airport at Nadi, convenient banking and shopping, medical facilities more readily available is becoming increasingly popular.

This is especially true for the baby boomer retirement market. They are looking for convenience, security, and access to all the activities and lifestyle that Fiji has to offer, rather than a home on a deserted beach.

So what is available? For those with extra cash available, many of the mainland resorts are developing lifestyle luxury villas often under a lease-back investment arrangement rather than year-long residence. A few major new developments are happening along the Coral Coast, and there is, of course, the established Pacific Harbour estate at the end of the Coral Coast and close to Suva, the capital of Fiji.

A region receiving new attention is the Sunshine Coast or "Sun" Coast along the northern edge of the main island. This coastline offers fantastic views, has a drier than average climate ensuring maximum enjoyment of your tropical home. The coastline is not blessed with many sandy beaches, however the region around Volivoli Point (volivoli means sandy in Fijian) is worthy of investigation. Prices have not sky-rocketed here yet, the views to offshore islands is outstanding, and development is certainly on the move. Many - fearful of low-lying property since the tsunami in the asian region - are finding that homes with elevations and fantastic views of the islands rather than being on the beach per se is an increasingly desirable option. Volivoli Point is also just a short hop by boat to the tourist island of Nananu-i-Ra with its beautiful beaches. With excellent scuba diving and boating possibilities, investors are looking more and more at this region.

One such property, for example, that is currently available is a 13-14 acre crown leasehold holding on Volivoli Point, with around 4 acres along the waterfront (access to the ocean for boating), and a further 9-10 acres across a narrow quiet access road sloping up a gentle hillside. Suitable for either residential purposes or investment with regard to villas or a small tourist development, this is a prime property. Well worth a visit, especially since the owner is currently offering a US$3500 rebate if you visit and purchase! View the property now ! .. and maybe make that first step to paradise!

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