Tag: economy
Mortgage Costs Squeeze Homeownership in Jamaica, Britain
Rising mortgage costs are squeezing homeownership affordability in Jamaica and Britain, making it harder for families…
Hannah Brooks • Contractor Watch • 21/10/2026
Caribbean Free Movement Scheme Succeeds, Jamaica Lags Behind
The Caribbean free movement scheme celebrates one year, yet Jamaica lags behind despite skilled worker shortages.
Hannah Brooks • Budget Renos • 14/10/2026
UK Housing Market Slowdown Sparks Jamaica Affordability Concerns
The UK housing market slowdown raises concerns about affordability in Jamaica, as rising borrowing costs impact…
Emily Collins • Room Makeovers • 09/10/2026Jamaica Mortgage Rates Not Tied Directly to Central Bank Hike
The Bank of Jamaica raised its policy rate by 50 basis points in September, taking it…
Hannah Brooks • Budget Renos • 08/10/2026
Jamaicans Face Retirement with Lingering Mortgage Debt Burden
Jamaicans increasingly face retirement with lingering mortgage debt, as rising property prices and longer terms shift…
Emily Collins • DIY Dispatches • 06/10/2026