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How Does the Jamaican Real Estate Board Ensure the Integrity of Developers?

The Jamaican Real Estate Board implements various measures to uphold the professionalism and integrity of developers involved in land development projects. These measures include:

  1. Scheme Registration: Developers intending to undertake land development projects, particularly those involving the subdivision of land into lots of six units or more, are required to register each scheme with the Real Estate Board. This registration process involves obtaining approvals from the relevant local planning authority, such as the Kingston & St. Andrew Corporation or Parish Council.

  2. Ongoing Monitoring: Once registered, developers' activities are closely monitored by the Real Estate Board to ensure compliance with regulatory standards. One critical aspect of this monitoring involves verifying that all deposits received by developers for units within a scheme are deposited into a Trust Account held in an authorized financial institution. Withdrawal of funds from this account prior to the completion of the scheme is strictly regulated and permitted only under specific conditions.

Through these stringent registration and monitoring procedures, the Jamaican Real Estate Board aims to maintain transparency, accountability, and consumer protection within the real estate development sector. By holding developers accountable for their financial practices and adherence to regulatory requirements, the Board works to safeguard the interests of buyers and promote trust in the real estate market.

For more information on the role of the Jamaican Real Estate Board in overseeing developers or to explore the services offered by Jamaica Homes, please visit our website Jamaica Homes or contact us via email at [email protected]. We are dedicated to promoting ethical and responsible conduct in real estate development.


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