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Arrested development in Kingston 6 and 8
February 9, 2020 - A developer who spent over $100 million on townhouses and apartments in the Golden Triangle Area was last week ordered by the Supreme Court to demolish them. It's critical for buyers, bankers, and the regulators to understand whether this will… ...read more
NWC head defends water production, welcomes high-rises
February 5, 2020 - Even as debate rages over the impact of the influx of multi-storey residences and the attendant population increase on social services, the National Water Commission (NWC), which activated a water restriction regime in sections of the Corporate Area last Thursday, says… ...read more
Shut down illegal projects, McKenzie urges
February 3, 2020 - STETTIN, Trelawny —Minister of Local Government and Community Service Desmond McKenzie has charged municipal corporations to become more forceful in clamping down on unapproved housing developments in light of the dangers they pose in the event of an earthquake. He… ...read more
Errol Ford | Bar Lawyers From Hogging Real Estate Transactions
September 25, 2019 - Since the early 2000s, I have tried on more than one occasion to acquire a property in Jamaica and failed. My failure is linked mostly to my refusal to work with lawyers who should not be in the service industry.… ...read more
Pension Funds Now Allowed To Buy Big Into Real Estate Companies
September 1, 2019 - There is a possibility that real estate ventures may see more funding from the $600 billion pension fund industry flowing their way. Recently passed pension amendments have tweaked restrictions on investment options related to the segment, allowing the funds to… ...read more
St Thomas Poised To Go Prime In Real Estate Market
August 25, 2019 - A view of the Caribbean Sea from Johns Town in St Thomas. The price of property in St Thomas is already trending up, and realtors expect the trajectory to be maintained as major improvements to roads and other developments get… ...read more
JMMB Real Estate Fund Offers Up To 78{dce5582be4a0b8503e5a4cdd11e7f3d6ada5762b55e5248f76035f7a96368d72} Return (Advertorial)
July 15, 2019 - Financial experts tout real estate as one of the most viable assets you can invest in, as it typically offers investors above-average returns, with less risk, when compared to stocks, and gives you the opportunity to diversify your investment portfolio.… ...read more
Realtors expect increase in property sales this year
January 6, 2019 - Realtors say they expect an increase in demand for first-time homebuyers in 2019 even as they indicate that those who rent homes are experiencing harder times as property owners list with Airbnb, the online community marketplace that connects people looking… ...read more