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Inside the Bahamas island quietly selling $18 million villas—where the vast majority of the land will never be developed
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Highbourne Cay owners rejected a resort proposal from a luxury brand, choosing instead to sell high‑end villas at $18 million each. They believe that maintaining the island’s limited development will drive up land value. The strategy reflects a focus on scarcity over density.
WHY IT MATTERS
The decision highlights a growing trend among private island owners to prioritize exclusive, low‑density development, potentially affecting regional real estate markets and conservation efforts.
The owners of Highbourne Cay turned down a luxury brand's resort pitch. They're betting that scarcity is worth more than density.
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