Dos and don'ts of purchasing real estate in Jamaica

Impacting Jamaica

Even throughout the pandemic over the last two years, real estate was one of the most vibrant sectors in the Jamaican economy. All over the island, construction of homes of all types - single family dwellings, high rise apartments, housing schemes - continue apace. But before you shell out your money to make a purchase, there are some things you should know - especially Jamaicans abroad who have not lived on the island for a while. Veteran realtor of 22 years, Ruth Fraser, of Stroll Property Services, offers sage advice to prospective buyers in this episode of Impacting Jamaica with host Luke Douglas. She answers frequently asked questions about location, security, the bureaucracy involved, the buy or to build, AirBnB and more.