Market Analysis Sandy Strikes: Hurricane Damage and the Cost of Jamaica’s Coastal and Low-Lying Housing Exposure — November 2012By Jamaica Homes NewsNovember 3, 20120 Hurricane Sandy strikes Jamaica on October 24, exposing the vulnerability of low-lying communities and coastal housing stock across the island.
Market Analysis Season’s End and Slow Markets: Jamaica Housing Sector Navigates Fiscal Headwinds — October 2012By Jamaica Homes NewsOctober 3, 20120 As the hurricane season peaks and IMF talks intensify, Jamaica’s housing market absorbs fiscal pressure while NHT programmes sustain demand.
Market Analysis Bolt’s Jamaica: How Olympic Glory Lifts the Island’s Property Brand and Investor Appeal — September 2012By Jamaica Homes NewsSeptember 3, 20120 Usain Bolt’s London triple and Jamaica’s 12-medal haul ignite global interest in the island brand, with measurable effects on diaspora property enquiries.
Market Analysis Opening Week in London: Jamaica’s Athletes, the Diaspora Connection and a Housing Market on Hold — August 2012By Jamaica Homes NewsAugust 3, 20120 London 2012 opens July 27 with Jamaica’s flag flying high. As Bolt prepares for the track, the diaspora’s attention turns to home and property.
