Albany
A 600-acre resort community on New Providence — Ernie Els golf, a 71-slip marina, and one of the Bahamas' most exclusive addresses.
Albany occupies 600 acres on the south-western coast of New Providence, a short drive from Nassau. Developed by Tavistock Group, it pairs an Ernie Els championship golf course — home of Tiger Woods' Hero World Challenge — with a 71-slip marina and a tightly held residential community. It is routinely described as the most exclusive resort address in the Bahamas. This is an independent read.
What you'd be buying
More than 230 private residences across four distinct categories: courtyard villas with private pools and gardens, marina residences lining the 71-slip harbour, custom one-of-a-kind homes on beachfront, golf-course and beachwalk sites, and estate lots for buyers who want to build. That range matters — a turnkey marina residence and a raw estate lot are entirely different commitments. Pricing is not consistently published; ask Dan.
Residency and tax, not citizenship
The Bahamas runs no citizenship program. The draw is permanent residency in a jurisdiction with no income, capital gains or inheritance tax, roughly an hour from Miami. Weigh it against the region's other options in the tax-residency guide and second residency versus second citizenship.
Honest cautions
- An estate lot is a construction project, not a home -- be clear which product you're buying
- Carrying costs at this level are substantial; get the full annual number in writing
- Model rental conservatively -- this is an asset and lifestyle purchase first
- No citizenship route; the case is residency and tax
How it compares
This is the golf-and-marina flagship on New Providence -- set it against the historic Four Seasons Ocean Club on Paradise Island and the private-island Baker's Bay in the Abacos. The Bahamas market guide sets the wider context.
Frequently asked questions
How much do Albany residences cost?
Pricing is not consistently published and varies enormously across the four product categories. Speak with Dan for verified numbers.
What types of property are available?
Four categories: courtyard villas, marina residences on the 71-slip harbour, custom private homes on beachfront/golf/beachwalk sites, and estate lots to build on. They behave very differently as assets.
Can I get Bahamian citizenship by buying here?
No. The Bahamas has no citizenship-by-investment program. A substantial purchase can support permanent residency, and the Bahamas levies no income, capital gains or inheritance tax.
Is Dan the developer's agent?
No.
Considering Albany?
Book a private call and Dan will give you an honest, independent read -- including current pricing -- on whether it fits your goals.
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