KINGSTON, Jamaica — As frustration grows over rising property prices across the island, a growing number of Jamaicans are pointing fingers at large investors and overseas buyers. But real estate experts say the real issue isn’t who’s buying — it’s that there simply aren’t enough homes to meet demand.
For months, social media debates have highlighted claims that corporate investors and foreign buyers are “pricing out” ordinary Jamaicans. Yet, market data and local industry voices suggest that narrative is exaggerated — and that Jamaica’s housing crisis has deeper roots.
