Alternatives to Hiring a Real Estate Attorney in Jamaica for First-Time Buyers
Exploring alternatives to hiring a Jamaican real estate attorney for first-time buyers — what you can do yourself, what you cannot, and the real cost breakdown.
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Jamaica First-Time Home Buyer Guide vs Hiring a Real Estate Attorney
Should you hire a Jamaican real estate attorney or use a home buyer guide first? A clear breakdown for NHT contributors buying their first home in Jamaica.
Best Guide for Single NHT Contributors Buying a Home Under J$14 Million in Jamaica
The best resource for single NHT contributors targeting homes priced at J$14 million or under in Jamaica — including the special J$12M allocation and reduced deposit rules.
Best Guide for Jamaican Diaspora Buying a First Home from the UK, US, or Canada
The best resource for Jamaican diaspora buying property from abroad — covers NHT voluntary contributions, remote conveyancing, foreign currency mortgages, and power of attorney.
Best First-Time Home Buyer Guide for NHT Contributors in Jamaica
The best guide for NHT contributors buying their first home in Jamaica — covers loan limits, interest rate bands, EFMP blended mortgages, and title risk in one place.
How to Use NHT and EFMP Blended Mortgage Together in Jamaica
A clear guide to using NHT benefits and an EFMP blended mortgage together in Jamaica — how the two funds combine, which banks are partners, and how to calculate monthly payments.
How Much Does a House Cost in Jamaica? 2026 Price Guide by Area
Real house prices in Kingston, Portmore, and Spanish Town Jamaica. See what your budget can buy and how NHT financing affects affordability.
Houses for Sale in Jamaica: Kingston, Portmore, and Spanish Town Price Guide
What affordable houses for sale in Jamaica actually look like across Kingston, Portmore, and Spanish Town — with realistic price ranges and NHT financing feasibility.
National Land Agency Jamaica: Title Searches, Certificate of Title, and the Registration of Titles Act
How to do a land title search in Jamaica via the NLA eLandJamaica portal, what a Certificate of Title means, and the difference between registered and common law land.
Transfer Tax and Stamp Duty in Jamaica: Who Pays What When Buying Property
Jamaica's transfer tax is 2% and is paid by the seller, not the buyer. Here's the full breakdown of stamp duty, registration fees, and closing costs.
Property Insurance Jamaica: What Home Buyers Need to Know Before Closing
Why property insurance is required for a Jamaica mortgage, what it covers, and how much it typically costs for residential properties.
NHT Refund Jamaica: How to Claim Your Contributions Back
How to claim an NHT contribution refund in Jamaica, eligibility rules, what you'll receive, and when it makes sense to apply.
NHT Loan Jamaica: How Much Can You Borrow? 2026 Limits and Rates
Complete guide to NHT loan limits, interest rate bands, and contribution requirements for Jamaica home buyers in 2026.
Land Survey Jamaica: What a Surveyor's Identification Report Covers and What It Costs
What a land survey and surveyor's identification report involves in Jamaica, why lenders require it, and how much it costs for residential properties.
Jamaica Mortgage Calculator: Estimating Your Monthly Payments in 2026
How to use a Jamaica mortgage calculator, what rates to plug in, and how NHT vs commercial bank loans affect your monthly payment.