Werner Houson is a Physical Planning Officer in the Department of Planning with more than ten years experience. The Department also houses the Development Control Authority (DCA) - the authority which grants the approvals for all land and building development in St. Lucia.  With degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Environment and Natural Resource Management, a Masters in Coastal Engineering and also being part-time Developer; he takes us through the requirements, guidelines, challenges and...

Nestor Alfred is the Chief Executive Officer of St. Lucia’s Citizenship by Investment Programme. He has held  numerous executive positions within the financial services sector in taxation, banking (offshore & domestic) and financial regulations across the Caribbean. In a former role as  Chief Regulator for Saint Lucia’s Offshore and Insurance sector, Nestor acquired extensive expertise in compliance; anti-money laundering and counter- terrorist financing and was the first ever Caribbean...

Melissa Marius OECS Brand Manager at Unicomer Saint Lucia Limited (better known as COURTS) is a  detailed oriented, creative and enthusiastic marketing and communications professional. With over nine years experience in managing regional and international brands learn how her company with its increasingly wide product range and financing options can help keep more money in the pocket of landlords while at the same time offer unique benefits that provide protection and growth opportunities...

Against the initial wishes of his mother, and at what seemed to be an inopportune time; Rupert Pinder purchased his first piece of land when a friend who could no longer complete the transaction, passed it on to him. Rupert has held several roles in the public and private sectors as either a Trade or Regulatory Economist in addition to being an Adjunct Faculty member teaching economics and statistics at the former College, now University of the Bahamas over the last 23 years.  Find out how...

With over 20+ years managerial experience in both public and private sectors in the areas of economics, marketing, research and customer loyalty; Karline Purcell has recently been appointed the Deputy CEO of the Grenada Citizenship by Investment Programme. Get exclusive insight into the strategic objectives of the programme, differentiators, qualifying criteria, challenges and more importantly how Property investors can truly benefit.

Forced into Property Development due to family life changes, Trinbagonian electrical and computer Engineer Richard Small likens his journey thus far to that of "the little train that could". Learn how he grew from doing a single home reno to multi-family housing projects and ultimately using his skillset to research, access and implement affordable housing construction technology....all while still running his own Consulting Company. As a bonus Richard shares his view on how Caribbean...

One week prior the first eruption of the La Soufriere volcano in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, we sat down with Maurice "Mr. Property" John - a computer science major who leverages the power of technology and innovation with his love for real estate development and real estate education. Hear how being the son of a property valuator, thrusted him into this field and how he has used this "home schooling" to launch future-looking property development projects with family and fellow church...

In celebration of International Women's Month 2021, we conclude our "Women in Property" Series with Customer Service Professional, Entrepreneur and Property Developer Suzette Merille-Alexander. This self proclaimed "normal home-owner", "normal property investor" shares her career experiences and how she ended up with their income suite. Understand her rationale for the investment, design, how she decided on her target tenants and if it really is an advantage to have a contractor as a husband.

In celebration of International Women's Month 2021, we continue our "Women in Property" Series with Accountant, Investment Banker, International Project Manager & Property Developer Amanda Jean-Baptiste. Becoming a qualified accountant by 22 and then pursuing an MBA in Finance paved the way for her to be recruited by top-tier investment bank Lehman Brothers where she was assigned to their Real Estate Group. For many years to come she would manage commercial property projects both in the...

We continue our celebration of International Women's Month 2021; in this episode we pivot to address the burning issue raised by our viewers and listeners - FINANCE! Meet Rolf Phillips newly appointed Managing Director of Bank of Saint Lucia Ltd (BOSL). A senior financial services professional with tremendous Caribbean-wide experience (Barclays/FCIBC) and an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Financial Services (UK). He takes us through the definitive step by step guide to getting...

In celebration of International Women's Month 2021, we continue our "Women in Property" Series with GM, Accountant, Entrepreneur & Property Developer Karen Fontenelle-Peter. Being number 9 of 11 children, her love for numbers was inevitable. Learn how to beat the financing trap and the trick to pay less and get more to help anyone get on the property ladder - not just as a home owner but as an investor. Hear her tips for maximizing your return, how to successfully manage contractors and...

In celebration of International Women's Month 2021, we continue our "Women in Property" Series with Entrepreneur & Property Developer Debra Tobierre. As a home goods, hardware and building supples retailer, she recognized the inherent advantage of her position if she were to delve into land and property development to address the luxury and middle income housing needs in the south of the island. Just two years after the Global Financial Crisis (GFC), hear how her willingness to take...

In celebration of International Women's Month 2021, we kick off our "Women in Property" Series with Financial Executive Crisy Laurent. With a deliberate intention of always intending to have a tenant subsidize her mortgage, Crisy had a plan for property, but as a single Caribbean woman faced with the typical onerous costs and challenges of building, hear how she was still able to achieve her property investing goal!

Antiguan Ralph Bowen is a practicing Attorney, with a BSc. in Accounting & Economics and an MBA in Finance & International Business. Even with these varied professional options he comes back to his true love every time - Real Estate. Find out why. Hear his tips on how to enjoy a better quality of life for yourself today and build a future for your heirs tomorrow.

A track scholarship would gift Martin Spencer an opportunity to move to the USA for school and then a potential career as a professional athlete. Some thirty plus years later he has never worked for anyone. Learn how the Caribbean immigrant can beat the odds to achieve financial freedom through property investing.

Daron Charles started off by collecting rent and dealing with maintenance issues of clients as a Commercial Property Manager. Find out how, after 10 years, by investing in one property at a time, he was able to build his Real Estate portfolio and quit his 9-5 to pursue his dream job and career.

FMCG Executive Thomas Leonce has an eye for seeing way beyond the dilapidated nature and complexities of a Fixer Upper. Learn the secrets of how to turn the neighborhood eye sore into a cash-flowing, profitable real estate diamond!

St. Lucian-born Telecoms Consultant, Virgil Henry was looking for a small lot to build his home, when an unexpected event lead him down a path to land development.

Host introduces the CPI Podcast and shares Top Tips for starting your property journey.

We are finally kicking off the Caribbean's FIRST PROPERTY INVESTING podcast. Stay tuned for great stories and insight to help get us moving on our financial freedom journey!