Global real estate brokerage The Agency officially announced the launch of its first office in Belize, marking its fourth location in Central America and expanding its global footprint to 17 countries. The new office aims to bring a boutique approach and concierge client services to the region’s rapidly growing luxury property market.
- Key Details & LeadershipThe Launch: The brokerage expansion officially plants a flag in Belize, a market that the company notes the world is just beginning to pay attention to.
- Managing Partners: The office is led by Managing Partners Dean Astren (who brings 27 years of engineering and development experience) and Kim Astren.
- Managing Director: The leadership team also includes Managing Director David Kafka, utilizing his vast local knowledge and connections across the Caribbean and Central America.
- Physical Location: The Agency Belize will operate out of #4 Tipsy Strip, Placencia, Stann Creek, Belize.
Why the Belize Real Estate Market?
- Favorable Investment Climate: Belize is highly attractive to international buyers due to its steady tourism, pristine beachfronts, English-speaking population, and welcoming foreign ownership laws (foreigners can outright own land).
- Tax Advantages: Investors are drawn to the low property taxes and the fact that there are no capital gains taxes.
- Global Reach: The partnership allows local buyers and sellers access to The Agency’s vast network of in-house services, including creative marketing, public relations, and a robust relocation engine.
