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Jamaica’s Real Estate Market: From Colonial Legacy to Luxury Landscape

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Jamaica Now
Jul 23, 2025
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KINGSTON, JAMAICA —“Real estate in Jamaica is not just about land. It’s about legacy. It’s about roots deep enough to weather hurricanes and stories strong enough to build futures.”

Those are the words of Dean Jones, Realtor Associate at Coldwell Banker Jamaica Realty and founder of Jamaica Homes, as he reflects on the evolution of Jamaica’s property market — from the days of sugar plantations to today's multimillion-dollar villas and eco-conscious retreats.

With the Caribbean island attracting global investors and returning Jamaicans alike, real estate values are rising fast — particularly in parishes that blend natural beauty with infrastructure development. But to understand what’s driving this boom, one must understand where it all began.

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