your next move, starts here

Connecting local insight with global perspective
Let us guide you with your next move, our team at Noba Real Estate will assist you through every step of purchasing property on the island. Whether you’re looking for a vacation home, investment opportunity, or a permanent residence, our team ensures a smooth and trusted buying experience.

Our Areas of Expertise

Noba Real Estate Aruba offers professional assistance with:

  • Residential Properties & Condominiums
  • Investment Properties 
  • Land Acquisition
  • Vacation Homes

Property Types

Lease Land & Property Land
Non-residents can purchase real estate in Aruba just like residents. Purchases can be made on property land or on lease land owned by the Government of Aruba.
Lease Land Details
  • Standard lease term: 60 years
  • Automatically extended: +60 years
  • A yearly lease fee applies
  • Fee adjustments may occur upon renewal
  • Fees set by the Directorate of Land Administration

Property Taxes

Residents
  • 0.0% for properties valued at AWG 120,000 or less
  • 0.2% for properties valued between AWG 120,000 and 250,000
  • 0.3% for properties valued between AWG 250,000 and 500,000
  • 0.4% for properties valued between AWG 500,000 and 750,000
  • 0.6% for properties valued above AWG 750,000
Non-Residents
  • 0.6% of the property value

Closing Costs

Expect 5%–8% of the selling price as buyers costs. These one-time fees include:
Transfer Tax
  • 3% for properties below AWG 250,000
  • 6% for properties above AWG 250,000
Notary Fees
  • Transfer deed: approx. 1%
  • Mortgage deed: approx. 1%

Buying process

1. Intake
We begin with a personal consultation to understand your wishes and goals. We discuss your preferred location, property type, size, lifestyle needs, and budget. This allows us to create a clear profile and focus the search on properties that truly match your expectations.
2. Selection of Properties
Based on your criteria, we carefully search the market and present a selection of suitable properties. We review these options together and help you identify the homes that best fit your needs and interests.
3. Viewings
Once you have selected the properties you would like to see, we schedule viewings and visit them together. During these visits, we thoroughly evaluate the condition, location, and overall value of each property, ensuring you can make a confident and informed decision.
4. Negotiations
When you have found the right property, we guide you through the negotiation process. We provide professional advice on market value and negotiate on your behalf to secure the best possible price and terms.
5. Compliance and Purchase Agreement
After reaching an agreement with the seller, the compliance process begins. In Aruba, this is a legal requirement to verify the source of funds. Once compliance is completed, the purchase agreement is prepared and signed, officially confirming the transaction.
6. Notary and Transfer of Ownership
All legal documentation is handled by the notary of your choice. The transfer process typically takes up to three months. On the day of transfer, we conduct a final inspection of the property. Once everything is confirmed, the notary completes the official transfer, and you become the legal owner of your new property in Aruba.

Buy with noba

Discover properties across Aruba that fits your lifestyle and your future plans, from homes near the beach, and the city areas to tranquil properties surrounded by nature. Whether you are looking for a residence, a second home, or a property with long-term investment potential, we are here to guide you through this journey.