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Not Poor Enough for PATH, Not Earning Enough to Cope

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After the Storm: What Hurricane Melissa Means for Jamaica’s Housing Market in 2026

By Jamaica HomesJanuary 7, 20260

Hurricane Melissa inflicted damage exceeding 40% of Jamaica’s GDP. As the island enters 2026, the Bank of Jamaica holds rates at 5.75%, inflation is set to breach the upper target and rental pressure intensifies. This is Jamaica’s housing market at its most tested point in a generation.

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Bigger Loans, Lower Bills and a Market Holding Its Breath: Jamaica’s Housing Autumn of Cautious Gains

By Jamaica HomesOctober 7, 20250

Government slashes electricity GCT, NHT loan limits rise and deposits fall for first-time buyers — yet Jamaica’s housing market faces a rental crisis running at 7.3% inflation and a 150,000-unit deficit. October 2025’s review examines what changed and what still needs to.

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By Jamaica HomesApril 30, 20250

Build the Life You Want Before Time Runs Out Retirement isn’t an afterthought—it’s the ultimate move in a life strategy. Like a…

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Tariff Shock, Falling Inflation and a Reform Package Waiting in the Wings: Jamaica’s Housing Market Braces for a New Era

By Jamaica HomesApril 7, 20250

US tariffs land 5 days after Jamaica’s most ambitious NHT reforms in a generation are announced, while inflation falls from 7.4% to 4.4% in just months. April 2025’s review assesses Jamaica’s housing market at its most pivotal — and most uncertain — moment in years.

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Why Moving to a More Affordable Area in Jamaica Could Be Your Smartest Decision Yet

By Jamaica HomesFebruary 3, 20250

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…

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Four Cuts, One Storm and a Mortgage Market Finally Moving: Jamaica Enters 2025 with Cautious Momentum

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Four consecutive BOJ rate cuts in 2024 brought the policy rate to 6.00%, Hurricane Beryl cost 1.1% of GDP, and mortgage originations rose 12.8%. Jamaica enters 2025 with genuine momentum but unchanged structural challenges. January 2025’s review takes the full measure.

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A Practical Guide to the Way of Life in Jamaica

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