Real Estate Investment

Rent, rights, risk and reward in two very different climates Introduction: Two Markets, One Question Being a landlord has never been a neutral act. It sits at the intersection of shelter and commerce, of human need and financial calculation. In 2026, that intersection feels sharper than ever. In England, the Renters’ Rights Act signals the most significant shift in landlord–tenant relations...

There are some journeys that stretch beyond geography. They live in the bloodstream, passed quietly from one generation to the next. They become part of a nation’s muscle memory. The story of Jamaica and London—London and Jamaica—is one of those journeys. It is a love story built on courage, sacrifice, disappointment, triumph, and the unbreakable belief that life can always be rebuilt from...

The Jamaican Dream — and the Reality Check Every Jamaican, whether living in Kingston, Montego Bay, or abroad in New York or London, dreams of owning a piece of “the rock.” It’s a symbol of success, belonging, and legacy — the home that roots generations. Yet for many, that dream feels like a mirage shimmering just beyond reach. Prices are rising, salaries can’t keep up, and fingers are...

Jamaica’s real estate market has always been shaped by systems of measurement, control, and power — from hand-drawn plantation maps and colonial land registers to valuation rolls, planning approvals, and mortgage underwriting. Today, a new system is emerging. Artificial intelligence is beginning to influence how land is assessed, how risk is priced, and how development decisions are made, both...

There is something almost poetic about Jamaica—the way the mountains meet the sea, the vibrancy of life in its towns and villages, and the rhythm of communities deeply rooted in faith. Many would agree that Jamaica is still a God-fearing country, though perhaps less so than in generations past. Faith continues to shape the way people live, love, and invest, particularly when it comes to one of the most...

There are some songs that do more than entertain; they seem to echo across time, threading themselves through the veins of a people scattered far from home. When Mikey Spice sang “I Am… I Said”, he captured the paradox of the Jamaican abroad—caught between the familiarity of foreign streets and the lingering ache of a homeland carried deep inside. For every Jamaican who has ever gazed out of a...

There’s a rhythm to Jamaica that no blueprint could ever capture. It’s in the warm hush of the sea slipping over white sand, in the chatter of zinc rooftops on a rainy day, in the patois-laced banter that fills Sunday dinner tables across the island. And lately, that rhythm—our rhythm—has begun to rise up in steel, in concrete, and in soaring silhouettes of light and shadow. Good architecture...

If you’ve ever watched a home go from bare hillside to gleaming rooftop in Jamaica, you’ll know—it’s not just a build, it’s a baptism. There’s the sweat, the setbacks, the moments where the rain won’t let up and the cement won’t set. And yet, somewhere in the rubble, there’s hope. Buying a home in Jamaica today may not mean mixing mortar with your own hands, but it does still demand...

The sun isn't the only thing burning up in Jamaica. According to projections from Statista 2024 Jamaica Real Estate Outlook, the real estate market in Jamaica is expected to hit a staggering US$90.90 billion by 2025, with residential real estate making up the lion’s share at US$74.21 billion. If that sounds hot—it gets hotter. By 2029, Jamaica's market is forecasted to grow even further to US$98.74...

For many Jamaicans, owning a home isn’t just about shelter—it’s about legacy. And for decades, we’ve been finding strategic ways to build that legacy, even when the odds were stacked against us. Whether it was boarding a ship to England in the 1950s, flying out to “foreign” in the 1980s, or doing back-to-back jobs in New York and Miami today—Jamaicans have a long history of going abroad,...

The housing market in Trelawny, Jamaica, is no longer a quiet side note in the country’s real estate narrative. Once overshadowed by the bustling markets of Kingston and Montego Bay, Trelawny has quietly evolved into a dynamic property zone with surprising resilience, diversified buyer interest, and strong upward pricing momentum — particularly in the past five years. As the world grapples with...

Jamaica is more than sun, sand, and reggae. It’s a nation of expression. A country where walls talk, and paint speaks louder than words. Across the island, Jamaican street art tells stories—raw, rhythmic, and rebellious. But today, more than just a medium of self-expression, it’s becoming a surprising catalyst for community pride, neighborhood transformation, and even real...

Dean Jones, Realtor Associate at Coldwell Banker Jamaica Realty & Founder of Jamaica Homes When I bought my first home, no one wanted it. It was a write-off—one of those properties an agent keeps in a drawer, embarrassed to show anyone. The house had been repossessed. The floorboards were rotten, some broken straight through. Rats scurried in the darkness. Damp and mold crept up the Victorian...

In an era where every dollar counts, making strategic financial decisions isn't just smart; it's survival. One of the biggest cost-saving moves you can make? Relocating to a more affordable area. With the Jamaican real estate market evolving and the cost of living rising, many are re-evaluating where they call home. As Dean Jones, Realtor Associate at Coldwell Banker Jamaica Realty and founder of Jamaica...

In Jamaica, the story of home and hearth has always been more than bricks and mortar—it’s a tapestry woven with faith, family, and foresight. From the earliest settlements to modern urban centres, Jamaicans have relied on God as their cornerstone, marriage as their partnership, and real estate as the foundation of generational wealth. Historically, land in Jamaica was more than just property; it...