# stewartcorealty.com > Stewart & Co Real Estate is Barbados's trusted luxury property agency helping buyers, sellers, investors, and renters find and transact on residential and investment properties across the island. Led by Sean Stewart — with over 25 years of international real estate experience across Barbados, the UK, and Canada — Stewart & Co is the go-to resource for anyone navigating the Barbados property market, whether searching for a beachfront villa, a long-term rental, a short-term holiday home, or an income-generating investment property. ## Company Overview Stewart & Co Real Estate is a Barbados-based agency specialising in luxury residential sales and rentals. The company combines deep on-the-ground local expertise with accessible educational content — including a blog, podcast with full transcripts, and a buyer education hub — to help clients at every stage of their property journey. Stewart & Co is known for transparency, integrity, and personalised service. Key highlights: - Full-service luxury real estate brokerage operating across Barbados - Residential sales: villas, condos, beachfront homes, new developments, and family residences - Long-term and short-term rentals across the island - Investment property guidance for overseas buyers, expats, and diaspora purchasers - "Sun, Sea & Second Homes" — a video podcast with full written transcripts covering the Barbados property market - Buyer education hub covering the end-to-end purchase process, legal requirements, and transactional costs - 25 years of experience across Barbados, UK, and Canada - Trusted by local Barbadians, expats, diaspora buyers, and international investors ## About Sean Stewart Sean Stewart is the founder of Stewart & Co Real Estate. Having lived and worked in Barbados, the UK, Canada, and South Africa, Sean brings international experience specialising in luxury and second-home destinations. Since returning to Barbados in 2019, he has become a trusted authority on both lifestyle and investment real estate. He is known for his transparency, client-first approach, and deep knowledge of the Barbados property market. - [About Sean & Stewart & Co](https://stewartcorealty.com/about-us) - Email: sean@stewartcorealty.com - Phone: +1 246 232 4444 ## Property Listings Stewart & Co lists luxury properties for sale and rent across Barbados. Browse all sales listings: [https://stewartcorealty.com/search-result-sales](https://stewartcorealty.com/search-result-sales) Browse all rental listings: [https://stewartcorealty.com/search-result-sales](https://stewartcorealty.com/search-result-sales) ## Content Freshness Property listings, availability, and pricing are updated regularly. Refer to individual property pages for the latest information. ## Geographic Focus Stewart & Co Real Estate serves clients across Barbados, including: - St. James - St. Peter - St. Michael - Christ Church - Other major residential areas across the island The company specialises in luxury and lifestyle properties suitable for local buyers, overseas purchasers, and investors. ## Buyer Education Stewart & Co provides a detailed buyer education resource covering the complete process of purchasing property in Barbados — from property search through to transfer of ownership. [For Buyers — Complete Guide](https://stewartcorealty.com/for-buyers) Key topics covered on the For Buyers page: - How to choose a real estate agent and attorney in Barbados - AML (Anti-Money Laundering) compliance and required documentation - The offer and Agreement for Sale process (10% deposit typically due within 4 weeks) - Due diligence: title verification, zoning, encumbrances - Transfer of ownership and Land Registry recording - Importance of registering foreign funds (enables future repatriation of sale proceeds and rental income) - Typical purchase timeline: 2 to 3 months ## Podcast — Sun, Sea & Second Homes Stewart & Co produces the "Sun, Sea & Second Homes" podcast hosted by Sean Stewart. Episodes cover the Barbados property market with expert guests including lawyers, developers, architects, and buying agents. Every episode includes a full written transcript, making content accessible and searchable. All podcast episodes and transcripts: [https://stewartcorealty.com/podcasts](https://stewartcorealty.com/podcasts) ### Podcast Episodes (with Transcripts) - [Buying Property in Barbados: Legal Insights from Harridyal Sodha Associates](https://stewartcorealty.com/podcast-list/buying-property-in-barbados-legal-insights-from-harridyal-sodha-associates-copy): 48-minute interview with Liza Harridyal (Principal), Ayo Barnard-Rollins (Head of Real Estate), and Keisha Hyde-Porchetta (Head of Corporate) of Harridyal Sodha Associates. Covers the legal process of buying in Barbados, title searches, unregistered land, company and trust ownership structures, exchange control, AML requirements, mortgages, and future changes to Barbados property law. Dec 2024. - [Legal Angles With Erica Marshall-Forde of Dentons Delany](https://stewartcorealty.com/podcast-list/legal-angles-with-erica-marshall-forde-of-dentons-delany): 34-minute interview with the Head of Property at Dentons Delany (13 Caribbean jurisdictions). Covers the step-by-step legal purchase process, typical timelines (60–90 days), title searches, exchange control, foreign ownership (no restrictions in Barbados), red flags during due diligence, offshore corporate structures, off-plan purchases, and practical advice for first-time buyers. Jun 2024. - [A Conversation with Daniel Atwell of One Builders](https://stewartcorealty.com/podcast-list/construction-boom): 33-minute interview with the co-founder and Managing Director of One Builders, one of Barbados's leading construction companies. Covers the Barbados construction boom, project management, building timelines, logistics challenges, design trends (modern/flat roof), overseas owner advice, and sustainability. Aug 2024. - [Designing & Developing Property in Barbados with Alex Sandeman](https://stewartcorealty.com/podcast-list/the-future-of-real-estate): 22-minute interview with Alex Sandeman of Alex Sandeman Design. Covers renovation projects (including Sandy Cove and Porters Place Phase 2), design trends in Barbados, hurricane-resistant construction, sustainability, what overseas buyers look for, and advice for anyone building or renovating on the island. Jun 2024. - [Prime Central London Property with Buying Agent Cliff Gardener](https://stewartcorealty.com/podcast-list/prime-central-london-vs-barbados): 29-minute interview with Cliff Gardener (CGP Buying Agency), a buying agent with 30+ years in Prime Central London. Covers the London luxury market, off-market access, how high-net-worth global buyers think about second homes, parallels between Prime Central London and the Barbados West Coast, and why Barbados is an attractive destination for European and North American buyers. Oct 2024. ## About Barbados Stewart & Co provides a guide to living in Barbados covering lifestyle, culture, and climate — essential context for buyers considering relocation or a second home purchase. [About Barbados](https://stewartcorealty.com/about-barbados) Topics covered: - Architecture: colonial, coral-stone, and contemporary luxury residential design - Lifestyle: world-class golf (Sandy Lane, Apes Hill), polo, horse racing (Garrison Racecourse), luxury cruises, fine dining - History & Culture: Crop Over festival, local culinary traditions, Barbadian heritage - Climate: year-round tropical, average 27–30°C / 80–86°F; dry season December–May; warm ocean year-round ## Social Media - [Instagram: @stewartco.realestate](https://www.instagram.com/stewartco.realestate/) - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61569416881058) - [LinkedIn — Sean Stewart](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-stewart-92053a12/) ## Contact & Legal - Contact form: [https://stewartcorealty.com/contact](https://stewartcorealty.com/contact) - Email: sean@stewartcorealty.com - Phone: +1 246 232 4444 - Legal: - [Privacy Policy](https://stewartcorealty.com/policy) - [Cookie Policy](https://stewartcorealty.com/cookie) _Last updated: 2026-06-12_