Meet The Oasis Team | 65+ Years Combined Cayman Islands Experience

Behind every land development is a team responsible for guiding buyers through one of the most important decisions they may ever make.

Oasis Land Development is made up of two companies.

Oasis Land Development (located in the Cayman Islands) the land owning company.

Oasis Land Development a marketing company responsible for the marketing and advising of Cayman Islands Land.  

Since 2008, Oasis Land Development has helped over 1,000 clients worldwide own freehold land in the Cayman Islands. Collectively, the advisor Oasis team brings more than 65 years of Cayman Islands property and land experience, combining local knowledge, and long-term sector expertise across Cayman Brac, Little Cayman, and Grand Cayman.

The People Behind Oasis Land Development

Oasis Land Development was established in 2008 with a clear focus on freehold building land in the Cayman Islands. Since then, the company has expanded into one of the region’s specialist land development businesses, with projects across Cayman Brac, Little Cayman, and Grand Cayman.

While developments and land opportunities form the visible side of Oasis, the company itself is built around the experience and knowledge of the people guiding buyers through the process.

The Oasis team combines local Cayman Islands knowledge with international client support experience, helping buyers navigate land ownership, payment structures, planning considerations, and long-term development opportunities.

65+ Years Of Combined Cayman Islands Experience

Collectively, the Oasis team brings more than 65 years of combined experience within the Cayman Islands property sector. 

Experience matters in smaller island jurisdictions because local knowledge often plays a significant role in understanding infrastructure, zoning, accessibility, construction considerations, and market evolution over time.

Rather than operating as a broad international real estate platform, Oasis remains focused specifically on Cayman Islands freehold land, allowing the team to maintain a detailed understanding of the local land sector.

John B. McLean Jr. – Managing Director

John B. McLean Jr. is a Cayman Islands native and Managing Director of Oasis Land Development. He has worked with Oasis since 2014 and was appointed director in July 2019. John advises on local market conditions, construction, property management, and the promotion and sale of land across the Cayman Islands.

Blake Harrison – Senior Cayman Islands Advisor

Blake Harrison has worked in the real estate sector for 17 years and has been with Oasis since the early stages of the company. He has supported clients across Europe, the Middle East, India, and Asia, helping international buyers understand the Cayman Islands land ownership process.

Anwar Own – Senior Cayman Islands Advisor

Anwar Own has worked with Oasis for over 15 years. His role focuses on supporting international buyers and helping clients understand available land opportunities and the wider benefits of Cayman Islands freehold ownership.

John Graham – Senior Cayman Islands Advisor

John Graham works with purchasers worldwide, helping clients explore Cayman Islands land opportunities and understand the Oasis process. His role is centred on clear communication, client guidance, and supporting buyers through each stage of their journey.

Devin Greenall – International Marketing Manager

Devin Greenall has worked with Oasis for over five years and plays an important role in the company’s international marketing. With a background in film production, Devin helps manage online campaigns, video content, and educational material for buyers exploring Cayman Islands land ownership.

Ellie Ball – Customer Success Manager

Ellie Ball has been part of the Oasis team for a decade, with a focus on customer success and transactional coordination with the Cayman Islands office. Her experience helps ensure buyers receive clear communication and support throughout the purchase process.

Claire Abram – Accounting Assistant

Claire Abram has worked with Oasis for over five years as an Accounting Assistant. Claire supports the Cayman Islands advisors on a day to day basis navigating any purchase enquiries. 

Local Cayman Islands Knowledge

One of the defining characteristics of Oasis Land Development is its connection to the Cayman Islands itself. The team includes Cayman-born leadership alongside advisors and specialists who have worked within the Cayman Islands market for many years.

This local knowledge becomes particularly important when discussing:

• Land positioning and accessibility
• Oceanfront and bluff-top development considerations
• Infrastructure and utilities
• Building regulations and zoning
• Long-term changes within the Cayman Islands market

For many international buyers, understanding the practical realities of island development can be just as important as the land purchase itself.

A Global Client Base

Since 2008, Oasis Land Development has supported buyers from the United Kingdom, Canada, the United States, Europe, Asia, and beyond. The team has worked with a wide range of buyers, from first-time land purchasers through to experienced international property owners.

Over time, this has allowed the Oasis team to develop a strong understanding of the questions and concerns international buyers commonly face when purchasing land overseas.

A Specialist Focus On Land

Oasis Land Development focuses specifically on freehold building land rather than operating as a general estate agency or broad property listing platform.

This specialist approach allows the team to concentrate on land structuring, development planning, payment options, and Cayman Islands land ownership specifically, rather than multiple unrelated property sectors.

Today, Oasis developments include:

• Oceanfront land
• Ocean-view parcels
• Bluff-top lots
• Garden-view land
• Residential and community developments

Why Experience Matters In The Cayman Islands

The Cayman Islands operates differently from larger mainland property markets. Land availability is finite, infrastructure varies between islands, and planning considerations can differ significantly depending on elevation, zoning, coastline positioning, and accessibility.

Experience within the Cayman Islands market helps provide context around these factors, particularly for overseas buyers unfamiliar with Caribbean land ownership structures.

At Oasis, the team’s combined experience helps buyers better understand not only the land itself, but also the wider Cayman Islands environment in which those developments operate.

Meet The Full Oasis Team

Buyers interested in learning more about the Oasis Land Development team can explore the full team page below.

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