Chestertons Global has officially expanded its international footprint into St Vincent and the Grenadines through a strategic partnership with Bellegarde Estates. Founded in 2016, Bellegarde Estates operates within what is considered one of the most private real estate markets in the region.
The firm advises buyers across an expansive archipelago of 32 islands and cays, an area celebrated for retaining a low-density character that is becoming increasingly rare throughout the Caribbean.
The agency specializes in high-end real estate, including luxury villas, private islands, resort and commercial properties, and development land across St Vincent, Mustique, Bequia, Canouan, and the wider Grenadines.
Bellegarde Estates is led by owner Michelle Bellegarde, who transitioned into Caribbean real estate after spending over two decades in senior marketing roles at AT&T and IBM. She holds several international property designations, notably the Certified International Property Specialist credential.
Alongside its move into St Vincent, Chestertons Global has also partnered with MOD Realty Ltd to establish a presence in the Cayman Islands. Operating out of the capital, George Town on Grand Cayman, MOD Realty was founded in 2019 and navigates a market defined by its scarcity and stability.
Unlike the highly private nature of St Vincent, the Cayman Islands is recognized as one of the most established and globally mature markets in the region. It attracts investors with a combination of a British-based legal system and political stability. Furthermore, it offers a highly favorable tax-neutral environment, boasting no annual property tax, no income tax, and no capital gains tax. The MOD Realty office is led by broker Athena Nicole Smith, whose leadership earned her the title of Entrepreneur of the Year 2024 from the Cayman Islands Business Development Centre.
Mohamed Mussa, the Managing Director of Chestertons Global, highlighted the strategic reasoning behind these distinct partnerships. He noted that the Caribbean is too frequently treated as a single, homogenous market, when in reality, it is incredibly diverse. According to Mussa, Bellegarde Estates and MOD Realty were handpicked because they are leaders in their respective markets, and together they ensure that clients receive credible representation in destinations where localized knowledge is essential.