Buying or selling property is one of the biggest financial decisions you will make. We guide buyers, sellers, developers and lenders through every stage of the transaction in St. James and across Jamaica, so your title is sound and the transfer is completed properly.
We explain each step in plain language, keep you updated as documents move between banks, the tax office and the National Land Agency, and make sure nothing is missed along the way.
How we can help
- Preparing and reviewing Agreements for Sale
- Title searches and checks at the National Land Agency
- Transfers, including gifts and transfers between family members
- Calculating and paying transfer tax, stamp duty and registration fees
- Mortgages, discharges and refinancing
- Strata titles and sales in new developments
- Applications for registered titles for unregistered land
- Residential and commercial leases
Frequently asked questions
How long does a property sale take in Jamaica?
Many sales complete within about 90 days of signing the Agreement for Sale, but the timeline depends on mortgage approval, the state of the title and how quickly taxes and documents are processed. We will give you a realistic timeline at the start.
What costs should I budget for when buying property?
Besides the purchase price, buyers usually pay their share of stamp duty and registration fees, their attorney’s fees, and mortgage-related costs if they are borrowing. Sellers usually pay transfer tax. We will set out the costs for your transaction before you commit.
Can you help if I live overseas?
Yes. Many of our clients live abroad. Documents can usually be signed before a notary or Jamaican consular officer overseas and sent to us, so you may not need to travel.