CPI Podcast Ep. 26 - Sir Paul Altman: Heritage Preservation & Real Estate Development in Barbados

Caribbean Property Investing

Sir Paul Altman is a Caribbean Real Estate icon. Returning home to Barbados in the 70s from university with a Business Degree and economics major, he joined his father's real estate business. His success and experience in managing the properties of typical non-resident family friends and associates gave him the confidence to make the bold move to develop his first shopping centre. Hear the challenges of embarking on such a journey, as well as those associated with a second high-end lifestyle shopping centre. Additionally, get valuable insight into how he got into Heritage Preservation because of his involvement in the National Trust as well as to fulfill the wishes of his late father.
With a wealth of experience, discover how he's been able to attract non-national investors to contribute to preserving some of Barbados' heritage sites while still enjoying commercial success. Learn the key attributes of what it takes to run a full service real estate company and the two tenets he has adopted to achieve success and longevity in the industry. Finally hear his outlook for Real Estate in Barbados and the wider Caribbean post Covid19.