Jamaica’s parliament opened debate on a short-term rental oversight bill in the first half of 2025, while Tax Administration Jamaica issued updated GCT guidance for vacation rental hosts, the EU’s landmark STR transparency regulation began implementation, and New York City marked two years of its disruptive Local Law 18.

With Airbnb oversaturation, rising house prices, and lifestyle shifts, Jamaican homeowners are asking one big question—should I sell or rent my…

For generations, property ownership in Jamaica has been more than just an investment—it’s been a cornerstone of identity, family legacy, and upward…

Hurricane Beryl’s July strike on Jamaica’s western parishes tested the island’s vacation rental resilience while the tourism season ultimately recovered strongly. The second half of 2024 also brought JTB licensing consultations, New York City’s one-year Local Law 18 assessment, and Spain’s decision to ban new STR registrations in Mallorca.

As we approach the summer of 2024, it’s fascinating to reflect on how much Kingston has evolved over the past decade. The…

New York City’s council voted in January 2023 to enforce its landmark STR registration law, setting a September effective date that would reshape global platform regulation. Jamaica’s H1 2023 tourism arrivals surpassed pre-pandemic records as the unregulated Airbnb sector expanded rapidly, drawing fresh scrutiny from the JTB and Tax Administration Jamaica. Barcelona’s mayoral election pivoted partly on STR reform, and Caribbean digital nomad competition intensified.

Airbnb reshaped Jamaica’s coastline faster than any policy could respond. Kingston apartments pivoted from long-term tenants to tourists overnight. Negril’s villa rental…