Archive | May, 2009
House Shopping Tips
Are you planning to buy your home this year? Here are some great house shopping tips that you should consider before you make the single most important investment decision of your life. 1. Shop Around Start with reading the classifieds (particularly the Sunday classified), visiting open houses and calling up Realtors to let them know [...]
Continue reading...Somerset Falls In Portland For Sale
6. May 2009
The world famous Somerset Falls property located in Hope Bay, Portland, is up for sale. Recent press ads announce the sale, stating: 98 acres including the most beautiful waterfall setting in Jamaica, bar, restaurant, cabin, rooms, ponds, a natural river-supplied swimming pool and a generator to operate the entire property. Nature at its most beautiful’. [...]
Continue reading...Property Tax Deadline Extended
5. May 2009
The Government’s Tax Administration Department has extended the deadline for persons to pay 2009-2010 period property tax due to June 30. Persons have until then to pay their outstanding property taxes – without the 10 per cent penalty being applied for late payment. Property owners are being encouraged to make use of the extension and [...]
Continue reading...UDC Projects J$3B Earnings From Real Estate Sales
5. May 2009
In a bid to raise revenue and lower expenses, the Government seems set to offload almost J$10B in assets that are currently being held by the Urban Development Corporation. This includes the Forum Hotel Complex and the Oceana Hotel Complex, both of which were advertised for sale in the media recently. According to the Jamaica [...]
Continue reading...Luana Gardens Exhibition
4. May 2009
The Housing Agency of Jamaica (HAJ) Ltd. presents ‘Luana Gardens‘, an exhibition showcasing “exciting and modern town planning designs produced by professionals from Jamaica and the Caribbean. Come and get a glimpse of the future of St. Elizabeth.” Exhibition dates: May 4-8, 2009 Time: 8:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Location: The Atrium, HAJ Ltd., 13 [...]
Continue reading...Caribbean Estates – Portmore, St. Catherine
4. May 2009
Looking for a 2 or 3 bedroom home in Portmore, St. Catherine? Check out Caribbean Estates, here are some details about this community: Security – manned security posts, perimeter fencing, remote activated gates, surveillance cameras Conveniences – shopping center, kids playgrounds, community center, sports fields Character – lush landscaping, controlled aesthetics, permanent maintenance program Costs [...]
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8. May 2009
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