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Why should I buy a house/property in Hawaii?
We hope this would be obvious, but one of our favorite reasons is simple: This Is Paradise!!! We have plenty of other reasons in case you're not sold there, such as how affordable the price of property and houses are, the diverse and very comfortable climate, and the warm and welcoming people here. If you are new to the Islands, take a look at our Links page to find more information about our wonderful State and all that it has to offer.
What do Leasehold and Fee Simple mean?
This can be a little confusing at first, so here is the explanation. If you purchase a fee simple property, you own the land and the improvements upon it. This is the standard way of owning a property. However, if you purchase a leasehold property, you are buying a lease for the land and, usually, you own the improvements. A residential leasehold might have been set for 55 years but if the ground lease is 30 years old, there would be 25 years left on the lease. Most banks require a minimum number of years remaining on the lease before they will agree to lend on the property. Some require that the lease be renegotiated with the ground lessor, often a family trust or large landholding estate. This can take more time than you expect and, in fact, lessors are not obliged to extend or renegotiate the lease.
With all this, why would anyone buy a leasehold property? Because it is often less expensive to purchase and the lease is depreciable, which may have some tax advantages for you.
As always, before purchasing any property, you should consult with your tax advisor and your attorney about how to protect your tax position and your estate.
How long will it take to buy a house?
This is dependent on quite a few things, so it's not a quick and simple answer. If your lender works quickly and the sellers have already accepted your offer you will generally have a much better idea as to how much longer things will take. In general, one could say that escrows are somewhere between 30-60 days, but realistically as your property and your sale are unique, so will be the timeline. We can assure you that we will do what we can to expedite the transaction however possible, just let us know.
What is the Hawaii Property Tax Rate?
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Land Use Class
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Land | Building | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Improved residential |
8.10
|
8.10
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| Unimproved residential |
8.10
|
8.10
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|
| Apartment |
8.10
|
8.10
|
|
| Hotel/resort |
9.00
|
9.00
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|
| Commercial |
9.00
|
9.00
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| Industrial |
9.00
|
9.00
|
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| Agricultural |
8.35
|
8.35
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| Conservation |
8.55
|
8.55
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| Homeowner |
5.55
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5.55
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How much does an average house cost on the Big Island?
Housing costs vary greatly from community to community on the Big Island, as they do on the Mainland. The best way to get an idea of current property costs is to browse through the "Property Listings " section of this web site, exploring different locations as you go. You'll be able to see everything that's presently for sale through the Multiple Listing Service because our site links directly to the MLS database.
Once you know the specific area(s) you are interested in, contact us and we will help you find your dream home or property!
Your Hawai'i Home
A fantastic lot located on the corner of Lehiwa Street and Lehiwa Place in the Meadows section of Kohala Ranch. The Meadows subdivision is in the middle of the developmen...
- 630599 MLS
- Fee Simple Tenure
Listing courtesy of Hawaii Life Mauna Kea LLC.
A luxurious residence at the heart of Mauna Kea Resort welcomes you, perfect to relax and rejuvenate as you indulge in its elegant and modern aesthetics, feeling instantl...
- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 631379 MLS
- Fee Simple Tenure
Listing courtesy of Clarke Advisors.
Looking for a condo that offers the utmost in PRIVACY & VALUE, with GOLF COURSE VIEWS? Waikoloa Colony Villas #1503 has all that and much more! This busy vacation renta...
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 630787 MLS
- Waikoloa Colony Villas Bldg.
- Fee Simple Tenure
Listing courtesy of Elite Pacific Properties LLC.
GREAT PRICE FOR A POOLSIDE VILLA ~ LOOKING FOR A VACATION RENTAL OR A NEW HOME? This townhouse offers comfort. Waikoloa Colony Villas is a luxury gated community located ...
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 631420 MLS
- Waikoloa Colony Villas Bldg.
- Fee Simple Tenure
Listing courtesy of eXp Realty.
HUALALAI RESORT, Estate Villas at Hainoa 122: Spacious, newly furnished villa with private swimming pool, spa, detached guest house and 2.5 car garage. This is a wonderfu...
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 630541 MLS
- Estate Villas At Hainoa Ph Ii Bldg.
- Fee Simple Tenure
Listing courtesy of Hualalai Realty.
KaMilo at Mauna Lani Resort - Great "Makani Plan 3" detached Home with private salt-water pool and spa on Mauna Lani North Course. Beautifully furnished and equipped with...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 629918 MLS
- Ka Milo At Mauna Lani Bldg.
- Fee Simple Tenure
Listing courtesy of Hawaii Luxury Real Estate.
Upscale, resort style 4 bedroom /3.2 bathroom luxury residence perched on a knoll top, offering exquisite views from Mauna Kea to Maui, including year around sunsets, the...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 631436 MLS
- Kohala By The Sea Bldg.
- Fee Simple Tenure
Listing courtesy of Hawaii Life Mauna Kea LLC.
A custom home development opportunity within the Fairways North at the legendary Mauna Kea Resort. Fairways North #15 overlooks the 5th and 6th fairways of the iconic Mau...
- 631283 MLS
- Mauna Kea Fairways North Bldg.
- Fee Simple Tenure
Listing courtesy of Hawaii Life Mauna Kea LLC.
Shores at Waikoloa 5 is beautifully situated close to major resort attractions on the 13th green of the Waikoloa Beach Golf Course. This 1,484 square foot villa is full o...
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 631311 MLS
- Shores At Waikoloa Beach Resort Bldg.
- Fee Simple Tenure
Listing courtesy of Waikoloa Realty, Inc..
MAUNA LANI'S NEWEST DEVELOPMENT brings a fresh, contemporary and energy-efficient evolution to luxury resort living on the Kohala Coast! Consisting of just 17 homes – eac...
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 631297 MLS
- The Residences Of Laulea Bldg.
- Fee Simple Tenure
Listing courtesy of MacArthur Sotheby's International Realty.
MAUNA LANI'S NEWEST DEVELOPMENT brings a fresh, contemporary and energy-efficient evolution to luxury resort living on the Kohala Coast! Consisting of just 17 homes - ea...
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 631296 MLS
- The Residences Of Laulea Bldg.
- Fee Simple Tenure
Listing courtesy of MacArthur Sotheby's International Realty.
This exceptional Maile plan located within The Villages at Mauna Lani is in immaculate condition as a lightly used second home and has never been used as a vacation renta...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 631104 MLS
- Villages At Mauna Lani Bldg.
- Fee Simple Tenure
Listing courtesy of Hawaii Life Mauna Kea LLC.
A custom home development opportunity below the highway within the legendary Mauna Kea Resort. The High Bluffs Lot #2 boasts over 320 linear feet of unobstructed ocean vi...
- 630531 MLS
- High Bluffs At Mauna Kea Resort Bldg.
- Fee Simple Tenure
Listing courtesy of Hawaii Life Mauna Kea LLC.
Walk to the beach and shoreline trails from this front row 2 bedroom unit, off the pond. Amenities include a large oceanfront pool, spa, sauna, BBQ area and entertainment...
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 630853 MLS
- Mauna Lani Terrace Bldg.
- Fee Simple Tenure
Listing courtesy of Hawaii Life Mauna Kea LLC.
Look no more! This magnificent, MUST SEE property has 20 private and protected acres on the Western slopes of Mauna Kea with sweeping pastoral, mountain and ocean views....
- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 629742 MLS
- Waikii Ranch Bldg.
- Fee Simple Tenure
Listing courtesy of MacArthur Sotheby's International Realty.
This is a rare opportunity to own 100 acres of land zoned A-5A with access to county water on the coveted "Gold Coast" of West Hawaii. Conveniently situated minutes from ...
- 630844 MLS
- Fee Simple Tenure
Listing courtesy of Hawaii Life.
Hualalai Resort's Pu'ukole Estates is centrally located within the resort and allows easy access to the Four Seasons Resort Hotel grounds or the Member's Ke'olu Clubhouse...
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 629878 MLS
- Puukole Estates Bldg.
- Fee Simple Tenure
Listing courtesy of Hawaii Life Mauna Kea LLC.
Ocean Views!!! Single story home offers 3 bed/ 2 bath. Great lanai area for entertaining.
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 630849 MLS
- Hookela Kohala Lot 10 Bldg.
- Fee Simple Tenure
Listing courtesy of Kohala Resort Realty, LLC.
Ocean and Sunset Views! Take the elevator to this beautiful 3rd floor penthouse among the palm trees. Extra-large, wrap-around lanai affords a view of the Anaeho’omalu ...
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 630489 MLS
- Vista Waikoloa Bldg.
- Fee Simple Tenure
Listing courtesy of Hapuna Realty.