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Everything you want to know about Big World Villas in Santa Catalina
Ocean front property available at pre-release prices.
Big World Villas in Santa Catalina, Veraguas, Panama


Big World Villas is a planned luxury ocean front development located in Santa Catalina, Veraguas, Republic of Panama. Located on the Pacific Coast of Panama, close to Coiba island, this area is regarded as having some of the best diving, surfing and fishing in the world. It is the first such development in the area and offers investors a laid back lifestyle surrounded by a pristine coastline and endless opportunities for outdoor adventure.

Once completed, Big World Villas will boast several multi-villa structures positioned perfectly to allow all of them stunning views of 4 paradise islands close by, and the Veraguas coastline. The first phase will consist of 48 villas in six octagonal shaped buildings with a modern feel, each with its own roof top social area allowing for breathtaking 360 degree views. The architecture makes light and space a priority, including enormous Brazilian hardwood decks on each villa and over sized windows to maximize views. With high quality finishes, modern coastal furniture packages, and unique floor plans, it's easy to imagine yourself enjoying the advantages of this well planned ocean-front destination.

Facilities
Big World Villas Entrance

Security will greet you at the entrance and inform administration of your arrival.

Commercial & Sportsplex

Here you will be able to enjoy many amenities and services such as modern gym/spa with state of the art equipment, business center, movie house, market, boutique shopping, coffee bar, tennis, volleyball and mini soccer field.

Ocean Front Social Area

At the oceanfront social area you can relax in the giant infinity pool with swim up bar and waterfall. You can also dine in the two story restaurant and open lounge after ordering from our incredible menu designed by the NYC James Beard Award winning chef, Karen Carrier!

Tree Top Daiquiri Bar

Cool drinks are served in the shade at the unique Coconut Tree-Top daiquiri bar. You can catch the best view while quenching your thirst and moving to deep Latina and Reggae rhythms. Ocean Front

Massage and Yoga Zone

Our trained professionals will help get your mind, body and spirit right at the ocean front massage and yoga center.

Relaxing Hammock Park

This one of a kind, thoughtfully designed hammock park makes for a perfect spot to read a book without having to reach for your pina colada!

Administration Office

Our trained staff is always ready to make your stay the best it can possibly be!

Cliff line Terrace

Listen to the waves crash on the shoreline as you sip champagne and view picturesque sunsets!

Big World Villas Port

Grab a water taxi or head out on your planned marine activity with the "Lost Coast Explorer"!

Virtual tour of Big World Villas

Why is Big World Villas such a good investment?
This opportunity comes with 1st phase prices (48 units). The 2nd phase prices will rise by 20%. There will be an increase for the 2nd, 3rd and 4th phases. What this means for you is that you could see a 60% increase by completion of the development. And there's more.

20 years with no property tax is just one of the other benefits.

It is our goal not only to provide you with a wonderful place to take time off and really enjoy the natural beauty of the Veraguas coastline, but to also provide you with a good investment. Apart from the price increase in the next phases of the development, the Veraguas coast has just recently been zoned tourism by IPAT, the national tourism bureau, and is soon to see a strong rise in activity. It has been kept secret for a long time and is now raising the eyebrows of many travelers, adventure seekers, investors, developers, and the like. We know growth in the area is inevitable, therefore, those who buy early will most likely see the biggest returns.

The best way to maximize the productivity of your investment made by purchasing a villa is to place it into the Rental Pool Program. The resort will be run like a condo hotel, where you as the owner will receive 70% of the income. This becomes a hassle free investment as you can sit back and let the management company do all the work.

Big World Villas is the first major development in this area. There are other developments planned that will push the prices into line with the rest of the country. Upcoming additional developments will push the prices to unimaginable heights. A brand-new airport in Santa Catalina (completion march 2008) connects to Panama City with three flights weekly with local airlines Aeroperlas and Taca. This makes it easy for everybody to reach this prestigious development in only 45 minutes. This will make the property prices in the area go up even more and get you more customers for the Rental Pool Program.

Key reasons to invest in Big World Villas:
Cheap ocean front/ocean view property, only US $ 1,307.00 per m2. Prices for units starting at US $226,000
You will get your hands on pre-release prices. Prices will increase on every new phase release (you will see a 60% increase by completion)
World class water activities
First major development in this area. There are others planned that will push the prices into line with the rest of the country = great ROI.
Coiba Island national park close to Santa Catalina has some of the best scuba diving in Panama
New airport planned in Santa Catalina will bring in many more tourists

When is it going to be completed?
December 2007 the ground breaking happened. Expected completion date for Phase One is March 2009. The whole project is going to be done by 1st of December 2010.


Phase One:
Forty-Eight Units
Restaurant/Lounge/Infinity Pool
Coconut Tree Top Daiquiri Bar
Yoga and Massage Zone
Cliff-line Terrace
Hammock Park
Heliport (on site)
Lost Coast Explorer
Administration
Parking
Phase Two:
Fifty-Seven Units
Gym/Spa
Market
Movie House
Business Center
Clubhouse and Sun Pool
Tennis/Volleyball/Mini-Soccer Field
Boutique Shop
Coffee House and Bakery
All other Amenities/Services
Phases Three and Four:
Fifty-Six Units in Phase Three
Fifty-Seven Units in Phase Four
Total Units: 218


Master Plan of Big World Villas


Cost Information
Prices mentioned here include all white goods and air conditioning. Furnitures packages must be purchased separately and they start at as low as $7000.

Price range for villas is $226,000 - $535,500. Size range 1,781.21 sqft - 3,521.84 sqft.

Here is a break down of the unit prices for Big World Villas:

Terraza from $226,000. 1 bedroom unit



Terraza loft from $285,000. 2 bedroom unit



Costa from $268,000. 1 bedroom unit



Costa loft from $339,000. 2 bedroom unit




Mirador from $353,000. 2 bedroom unit



Mirador loft from $482,000. 3 bedroom unit




Brisas from $410,000. 3 bedroom unit



Brisas loft from $536,000. 4 bedroom unit





Payment schedule

20 % downpayment by signing the contract
10 % by initiating construction
10 % 90 days after initiating construction

Balance by completion.

Rental Pool
The best way to maximize the productivity of your investment made by purchasing a villa is to place it into the Rental Pool Program which is similar to a condo hotel project where your unit will be managed, maintained and will enjoy a fruitful occupancy which will be routed to your company bank account here in Panama. The resort will be run like a condo hotel, where you as the owner will receive 70% of the income.

Owners must sign the rental agreement for 5 years and must give notice 6 months (year 4 1/2) if they want to withdraw from this. The contract can be renewed for a further 5 years.

The following fees will apply:

RENTAL AND MANAGEMENT FEE: Payments shares for THE OWNER are based on a value given to each model type that is in the rental pool program. The value is based on the size of the model and works closely as follows:

Terraza 0.7
Terraza with loft 0.8
Costa 0.9
Costa with loft 1.0
Mirador 1.1
Brisas 1.2
Mirador with loft 1.3
Brisas with loft 1.4

*The value given to the model is multiplied by the average of net monies divided by the number of units in the pool.

Owners share = Value x (Net Revenues of Pool/Number of Units in Pool)

It is understood that THE MANAGER will obtain 30% of the gross rental monies collected. This percentage may increase, in which case it will be communicated to THE OWNER.

Is buying property in Panama a good idea?
Donald Trump seems to think so: he has invested over $220 million in Panama real estate.

Panama has a very stable economy, government and environment with no hurricanes, no earthquakes, no volcanoes and no tornados for starters.

Panama is gaining in popularity among retirees, investors, and part-time expatriates. Not only because of increased publicity - Panama has more amenities, lower costs and lower crime rates than most other traditional retirement locations. In fact, Panama's advantages are unrivalled.

Apart from tax advantages and privacy advantages, consider the following

Panama has the fastest growing economy in Latin America in 2007 and is projected to have the same in 2008
The US dollar is the legal tender. Panama has a stable economy that has used the U.S. dollar since 1904
Residents pay no tax on foreign earned income
Panama has a number of US standard health care facilities and services with many US trained English speaking doctors available.
Panama has a reliable communications system with fiber optic telephone lines. ADSL internet connection is common almost in the entire Republic


Finally yet importantly, Panama is beautiful. From cool mountain retreats, to affordable beachfront property, or cosmopolitan city apartments overlooking a stunning harbor, the choice is yours. Now is your best chance to invest in Panama Real Estate. With prices beginning to rise, you have the opportunity to make a considerable cash-return on your investment if you buy now.



Are you Ready to be a part of the Big World?
We thank you for allowing us to present this incredible opportunity.
Please let us know when you would like to chat with one of our advisors.




Welcome to Big World!
or you can call us yourself at any time you like:
1800 583 2779 USA Toll Free

0800 032 5039 UK Free Phone

00507 228-3134 Panama Office

or send us a mail info@bigworldvillas.com.pa