Caribbean Estates, Lands & Villas first opened its doors in Tobago over 20 years ago. The company’s founder, Natalie Mahabir, first got interested in property development in England in the latter part of the 1980’s and with the encouragement of her husband, architect John Otway, started a small project management company in Tobago in the early 1990’s. The relaxing of the restrictions to foreigners purchasing property in Tobago in 1990 saw an upswing in the economy on the island and real estate in Tobago started to become a dynamic industry. Natalie entered into a real estate partnership in 1997, looking to fulfill the needs of a growing sector.

Deciding to go out on her own three years later, Natalie envisioned a progressive real estate company that would meet the needs of clients with professionalism, integrity and a dedication to customer service. With this vision in mind, Caribbean Estates, Lands & Villas began operation in September 2000 and Natalie has seen the company thrive from its first year of business.

In September 2001, Ricardo Gaston-Johnston, drawn by the modus operandi of the company, joined Caribbean Estates, Lands & Villas. In 2001, Ricardo was fairly new to the real estate industry but he had a strong sales background, with over 25 years’ experience in both Trinidad & Tobago.