Letter of the Day: Buying Property in Jamaica From Abroad Is Not as Simple as It LooksSeptember 14, 2026
Analysis Only 45% of Jamaica’s Taxable Properties Are Paying What They OweBy Jamaica HomesOctober 1, 20160 A landmark performance audit of Tax Administration Jamaica has exposed a property tax system in deep structural trouble — not because Jamaicans lack the capacity to pay, but because the agency tasked with collecting taxes lacks the tools, procedures
Commentary The History of Jamaican Real Estate: The Property Tax System — History, Reform, and ResistanceBy Jamaica HomesJanuary 1, 20040 Jamaica’s property tax roots trace to 1655 English conquest and quit rents. Jamaica uniquely taxed land value — not buildings…
Commentary The History of Jamaican Real Estate: The Parish System and How Land Was Divided and Governed (1664–1830)By Jamaica HomesJanuary 1, 20000 Jamaica’s 14 parishes were formally established between 1664 and 1773. Vestry boards collected taxes and governed local land disputes. Quit…
