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Kingston, Jamaica — 27 June 2026 A housing affordability crisis across the Western world has finally forced its way onto…
UK mortgage rates are falling as major lenders cut fixed deals in June 2026, but rates remain well above pre-crisis levels. Here is what the trend means for the Jamaican diaspora in Britain and for property investment back home.
Kingston, Jamaica, 23 June 2026Average asking prices for newly listed homes in the United Kingdom fell 0.6 percent this month,…
The Growing Battle Between Tourism Development and Public Beach AccessAcross the Caribbean, a quiet battle is unfolding along some of…
1. Beginnings in Two WorldsThough I was primarily raised in Greater London, my childhood was generously sprinkled with time in Jamaica—holidays and…
For many families, a house is more than bricks, mortar and a roof. It is the place where children were…
The United Kingdom Government is expected to accelerate one of the most significant leasehold reforms in decades, bringing forward plans…
For generations, the Caribbean has lived with a paradox.The region sits astride some of the world’s most strategically important sea…
UK Property Jitters Put Jamaican Investment Under the MicroscopeWarnings emerging from the United Kingdom’s housing market are raising broader questions…
For decades, buy-to-let property was sold as one of Britain’s safest paths to building wealth.The formula appeared straightforward. Buy a…
The UK says the new PRS database will improve standards and protect tenants, but many landlords fear it will punish…
How the UK’s leasehold crackdown is reshaping housing, retirement, and investment for Caribbean families at home and abroadFor decades, Britain…
Foreign capital into Britain cools after record highsOverseas investment into UK commercial property has slowed sharply, according to new figures…
Why So Many Jamaican Families Lose Land, Property, Businesses, and Inheritance Within Three GenerationsFor generations across Jamaica and the Caribbean,…
Global Shocks Push Jamaica’s Industrial Sector Into Harder Questions About Resilience, Supply Chains and Economic SecurityJamaica’s manufacturing sector is being…