Kingston, Jamaica — 6 January 2026
A recent opinion piece published in the Jamaica Observer has sparked renewed discussion about the long-term future of property ownership in Jamaica, particularly how emerging technologies and climate pressures may reshape housing, land use, and access for the next generation. The article, House-hunting in 2045, written by Dean Jones, founder of Jamaica Homes, examines how a child born today may encounter a property market fundamentally different from the one Jamaicans know now.
(Original article: https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/04/house-hunting-2045/)
The piece arrives at a moment when Jamaica’s real estate sector is already under strain. Rising construction costs, affordability challenges, infrastructure pressure, and climate exposure are converging with rapid changes in digital technology. Together, these forces are raising questions about whether the country’s property systems—legal, financial, and planning-related—are equipped for what lies …
