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Housing

HAJ to Begin Construction on 2,134 Housing Starts in 2026/2027

The Housing Agency of Jamaica (HAJ) reported plans to begin construction on 2,134 housing starts in the 2026/27 period. New starts are a key indicator of future supply entering the market.

Sustained housing starts can help ease structural supply pressure over time, though delivery timing, location, and affordability segments vary by development.

For prospective buyers, pipeline growth is positive, but it still makes sense to prepare financing early. Pre-qualification, deposit planning, and realistic monthly payment targets improve readiness when units become available.