So many people start their construction but do not finish it. And just live in the finished part... Building supplies must be costly. But you know, it takes a lifetime to build your dream house. My father did it. Respect to those who can get it done. Everyone should be given that chance. Any opinions on the concept of this video. I am not feeling it too much. But promoting this is a must. Jamaica moving forward with the people, together as one.
The building cost is for when an upscale company does the building. And the market price is usually double the land and building costs. Companies charge at least twice as much than a solo tradesman and his labourers. Using a tradesman mason instead of a company is completely legal but may take twice as long because they work without the huge equipment.It's a tradeoff but more than worth it for most Jamaicans
D Monk true statement. Because I recently watched a video on RUclips of a Jamaican building his house from ground up. Three floors high with multiple bedrooms and it cost him 8.9 million to build.
I built a house in Jamaica recently and after getting the Parish Councils approval on the plan, all I did was get a good work man who has knowledge of the plan and be there as my own contractor. A contractor in my opinion causes too much spending. It's all about getting a house to live in and spending every dollar wisely. That's my take on it. I was able to spend 4 mil. and got a it to a habitable stage, all rendered, tiled, plumbing and electricity installed. You just have to be hands on or they rib your clothes of your back.
I am building my house....well i live in it now even tho it is incomplete. I did the same thing. I oversees everything myself, get good work men and buy my own material according to what they told me. I got myself informed and now i understand alot. I did not under pay but i dont overpay. Guys if you are wise you dont have to spend so many millions of dollars.
Very impressed Raymond.. You know your stuff and the advice you give is on point. I don't know if Jamaica offers fixed price contracts between client and contractors because that offers the client some security. My advice to anyone building a house is to allow for a 50% cost overrun. My experience of building my homes in the UK and Canada is that it always costs at least 25% more than was budgeted for.. well done Raymond
vital information missing from this interview for the average Jamaican who wants to build. eg. how many blocks, steel and cement does it take to build that 2 bedroom house
This is great, Price tag is expensive. The average man in Jamaica will never be able to own a home like this in Jamaica, no matter how many Jobs or years he has works for.
Really, For the Average Jamaican worker on minimum wage. How does one go about buying or building a house on that income, even if the NHT provides some assistance. The reason why Jamaica is so full of slums, is because of the fact that most Jamaicans, cannot afford to buy or build a house on legal lands. It is just too expensive at the moment. I do see hope for the future if things are done correctly, I share you're views. But don't see it widespread at the moment.
That's Great, As we Jamaicans say One One coca full basket. So I wish you all the best in you're future endeavors. And as I stated, I do believe things will get better in the future. If we stick to the plan, as a country and ensure our elected officials implement the required laws and plans they have indicated.
Poor lady look at her feet. she at a construction site protecting her head but her feet are all exposed. Safety first!!!!! boots jeans and no long sleeve shirts
I fully agree with building your own house. This brings back memories. But $40, 000, 000 for a 3 bedroom house! Soh how much would a 6 bedroom be worth?
6 bedroom can cost the same. It all depends on property location and value. That same house being constructed on a flat land in St. Catherine/ Clarendon will cost much less
some people go to the Parish councils but more time when your family give you a piece of land majority of the time the house is built regardless of parish council's decision...what you say about that?
hi... i say.. parish council will come tell to you.. to tear your house down... do things the right way.. so to avoid their trouble...........be blessed
@@Cubanflowers that rarely rarely happens. You can get the building approved after it has been built in most cases. It has to be egregious(too big, obviously unsafe, too near the boundary, breaks neighborhood covenants) for it to be torn down.
@@dmonk926 hi. sweetie.. how are you???.. . that rarely.. rarely happens in the country... decades ago!!.. now you have too many bad mind people about the place....plagued with jealousYYY!!!.... who love turn informer!.. i have 3 homes there in Jamaica.. the first home we built was in st. Catherine.. nobody cared..that we was building... the second one nobody say peep or ..ping.. not a thing!..... ...the third one..right there in st. elizabeth...was completed finally last year.... and that's when..parish council came on the scene wanting to see paperwork... if we didn't give to the thief..1 fish head... he would have made us to tear down the building... so.. my advice is to not take chance.. or make sure you not... around people who will grudge you for everything...including the air you breathe!!....be blessed
CreamyButta thanks for sharing family. Can you share more information on pricing? Like how much it cost to build your last house and how many bedrooms it is.
@Ruban jamaica question, what if you have a dream house idea but don't know how to express the idea but you saw a video with the similar thing can u sit and show the architect the video to make a floor plan from it?
Im buying a land in Dublin castle Gordon town to build a 4500sqft house. It's on a hill & i'm assuming it will cost $211k USD. Would love to consult with you about it..I have a feeling it's gonna cost me a arm, leg & a foot 😭. Imma make it happen tho.
nine77 ....quite agree,i am shocked not only in Jamaica but in the Caribbean too,everyone seem to want big money for their completed house in £ or $.,not in the respective country's currency. To build a 3 bedroom house in England with labour ,buying the land in an ok area with you project managing using local builders about £180,000 in the UK completed.
nine77 ....Maybe its a great time to bring the hard working Polish or Eastern European builders to the Caribbean,they who i met in England is keen to come to Jamaica and Grenada and show their talents in building good quality earthquake & Hurricane proof houses at a fraction of the cost charged in the Caribbean.
@@iannixon2553 nope, we need jobs for Jamaican men and it will cause discontentment in Jamaica. Those racist Polish and eastern europeans just want Jamaican girls for their twisted s.e.x fantasies, with building work as an excuse, dont be naive. Jamaican men know how to build houses just fine. They are hard to find because there are a lot of building projects going on in Jamaica. We dont need any more white men in black countries, white men dont want black men in their countries, so they can stay there, we dont need them.
Yes that's because of the location. If it's in upper st Andrew it would be expensive. If you live somewhere else that same house can be as low as a third.
Can stick built homes work in Jamaica. I want to build a house in Jamaica, but I feel as thought the concrete blocks everywhere is overbuilding the house.
Great team, and value, but the American dollar I think is the standard all others go down, plus goods and services so it takes more money to purchase stuffs, they say the gold is higher, but not many people using it $$$$$☆☆☆☆☆
Raymond - If possible - can you email me some pics of what this property looked like after completion? I am considering building soon and am gathering as much information as possible regarding contractors, price estimates and designs.
Did that dude say eight weeks from completion. You mean. Rendering, steps, Roof, flooring, windows, doors plumbing ,electrical, landscaping. Rehreh, an teytey. All that in 8 weeks. Daam.
Ras, price should be dropping now. U can get a 2-bedroom in a fairly decent neighborhood. eg. Old Harbour..bless Ck out my channel 🤝🇯🇲👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽 m.ruclips.net/video/Zzc_0X9P_-8/видео.html
Isayah, here’s a 3bdrm 2baths in your price range...I think it’s a good value ✍🏾✍🏾✍🏾 jamaicaclassifiedonline.com/real-estate/houses/3-bedroom-house-for-sale-97317.htm
Hi guys..... I am interested in building a house as well with about 6.5 million dollars.... Do you have any advice? And any links for some good contractors? Thanks
raymon grant what if you're living in the rural areas, i.e, Manchester, would you still need planning permission? The land being your own? Why is it needed?
Sanya Simpson Hi Sanya. Yes you still need planning permission even if it's in a deep rural area and even if you own the land. The local planning authority (commonly referred to as Parish Council) is responsible for those regulations which differs slightly from parish to parish. If it's a small development, the council will make decisions at their level however if it's a large development, they will seek the decisions of additional centralized government agencies.
Price for building house's buying worldwide is not cheap now is the time to buy especially in Jamaica $40 million hahaha it's all about the money Need to win the Lottery to buy my $40 mill home
JAchica11 Many people build their homes over a period of time. First starting with a large center room, bathroom, kitchen, small bedroom and outdoor wash area. Since we're earthquake and hurricane prone, building specifications are higher, in general, than the U.S. Also, many people invest into the NHT ( national housing trust) a fund set up for individuals to set aside a portion of their income ) which is then used as a down payment, along with a government low interest loan, to help finance the starter home. Many of these starter homes morph into mansions with verandas, rooftop terraces etc. We Jamaicans are a highly ambitious lot. We also have, UDC ( Urban Development Corporation ) crown lands (government ) are sold below market rates to locals living in areas where land is made available for development. To much misinformation is often presented as fact. A simple Google search to the apropriate govt site can usual provide an accurate answer to your questions.
Jamaican houses are super strong. I think that I'll build my house that way
I prefer to buy a basic house and then do my modification and expansion....I hate the wait and dealing with contractors
Wish I Could Get Away With Building My Home With Cinder Blocks, Too Many Damm Rules And Regulations Here (USA).
So many people start their construction but do not finish it. And just live in the finished part...
Building supplies must be costly.
But you know, it takes a lifetime to build your dream house.
My father did it. Respect to those who can get it done. Everyone should be given that chance.
Any opinions on the concept of this video. I am not feeling it too much.
But promoting this is a must. Jamaica moving forward with the people, together as one.
rich Mck So did my father building from scratch for years.I live in Florida band looking forward to building in Jamaica on property I inherited.
Indeed! It takes tenacity it took me 5yrs to complete mine, thru all manner of set backs but I prevailed!
The building cost is for when an upscale company does the building. And the market price is usually double the land and building costs. Companies charge at least twice as much than a solo tradesman and his labourers. Using a tradesman mason instead of a company is completely legal but may take twice as long because they work without the huge equipment.It's a tradeoff but more than worth it for most Jamaicans
D Monk true statement. Because I recently watched a video on RUclips of a Jamaican building his house from ground up. Three floors high with multiple bedrooms and it cost him 8.9 million to build.
@@TheGrahamFamily0524 Yo king, can you send me a link to the video?
mikel smith ruclips.net/video/9k1-rvzTRfM/видео.html
I built a house in Jamaica recently and after getting the Parish Councils approval on the plan, all I did was get a good work man who has knowledge of the plan and be there as my own contractor. A contractor in my opinion causes too much spending. It's all about getting a house to live in and spending every dollar wisely. That's my take on it. I was able to spend 4 mil. and got a it to a habitable stage, all rendered, tiled, plumbing and electricity installed. You just have to be hands on or they rib your clothes of your back.
What is the feature of the House that you got completed? 2 bedroom etc? Thanks
@@Yardieautospax yes bathroom kitchen porch washroom. I'm a bit mean. Didn't under pay anyone though. I go by the parish council rate.😊
Hi Violetta..... I'm interested to do what you did as well. Can you give me some advice please? And the contact for the contractor you used
I am building my house....well i live in it now even tho it is incomplete. I did the same thing. I oversees everything myself, get good work men and buy my own material according to what they told me. I got myself informed and now i understand alot. I did not under pay but i dont overpay. Guys if you are wise you dont have to spend so many millions of dollars.
What's the price in total that it cost you to build the house?
I am so glad I found you guys definitely will be reaching out
the house is priced based on the community in which it is being built.
Jerome Reid jamaicanews
Very impressed Raymond.. You know your stuff and the advice you give is on point. I don't know if Jamaica offers fixed price contracts between client and contractors because that offers the client some security. My advice to anyone building a house is to allow for a 50% cost overrun. My experience of building my homes in the UK and Canada is that it always costs at least 25% more than was budgeted for.. well done Raymond
Wow. Great builders. Would suggest they provide Workman gloves for workers.
vital information missing from this interview for the average Jamaican who wants to build. eg. how many blocks, steel and cement does it take to build that 2 bedroom house
Carma Adlam u are so right! I have been scouring the web and nothing on that so far...
Don't get discouraged ! It is easy !!! You just need a bit of guidance and patience. ANYBODY can build a home !!!
That why you hire a quantity surveyor who brakes dwn the blue print and tell you how much material you need
@@kerrihall7055 quantity surveyor tells you how much material you need to base on your floor plans
@@odosullivan How many persons can afford a quantity surveyor. That charge can buy 3 tons of steel and 3000 blocks.
My research have finally taken me to another amazing video. Quite informative especially for a interior decorator like me.
Best wishes
Please can we have a link to that video
This is great, Price tag is expensive. The average man in Jamaica will never be able to own a home like this in Jamaica, no matter how many Jobs or years he has works for.
shv90210 in reality building a house in ja is not so expensive. Believe me
Really, For the Average Jamaican worker on minimum wage. How does one go about buying or building a house on that income, even if the NHT provides some assistance. The reason why Jamaica is so full of slums, is because of the fact that most Jamaicans, cannot afford to buy or build a house on legal lands. It is just too expensive at the moment. I do see hope for the future if things are done correctly, I share you're views. But don't see it widespread at the moment.
I use to live in the country so I see people on minimum wage doing a lot of things little by little and that's my plan so
That's Great, As we Jamaicans say One One coca full basket. So I wish you all the best in you're future endeavors. And as I stated, I do believe things will get better in the future. If we stick to the plan, as a country and ensure our elected officials implement the required laws and plans they have indicated.
It's happening in London, Toronto, Australia...locals cannot afford RE. Foreign buyers from Asia and Middle East.
She's brave wearing white on a building site.
Poor lady look at her feet. she at a construction site protecting her head but her feet are all exposed.
Safety first!!!!! boots jeans and no long sleeve shirts
She took time out to educate, you’ve wasted your time criticizing. You’re a lonely human being, get a life.
New Subi here! This video inspired me to build my house from scratch using my own handpicked contractors to shave cost
These guys know their business. Impressive. Would like to learn from them.
I fully agree with building your own house. This brings back memories. But $40, 000, 000 for a 3 bedroom house! Soh how much would a 6 bedroom be worth?
Arms and legs 😂
6 bedroom can cost the same. It all depends on property location and value. That same house being constructed on a flat land in St. Catherine/ Clarendon will cost much less
very clear and transparent.
99% of Jamaicans can’t afford most of these homes
So right
some people go to the Parish councils but more time when your family give you a piece of land majority of the time the house is built regardless of parish council's decision...what you say about that?
hi... i say.. parish council will come tell to you.. to tear your house down... do things the right way.. so to avoid their trouble...........be blessed
@@Cubanflowers 😂
@@Cubanflowers that rarely rarely happens. You can get the building approved after it has been built in most cases. It has to be egregious(too big, obviously unsafe, too near the boundary, breaks neighborhood covenants) for it to be torn down.
@@dmonk926 hi. sweetie.. how are you???.. . that rarely.. rarely happens in the country... decades ago!!.. now you have too many bad mind people about the place....plagued with jealousYYY!!!.... who love turn informer!..
i have 3 homes there in Jamaica.. the first home we built was in st. Catherine.. nobody cared..that we was building... the second one nobody say peep or ..ping.. not a thing!.....
...the third one..right there in st. elizabeth...was completed finally last year.... and that's when..parish council came on the scene wanting to see paperwork... if we didn't give to the thief..1 fish head... he would have made us to tear down the building...
so.. my advice is to not take chance.. or make sure you not... around people who will grudge you for everything...including the air you breathe!!....be blessed
CreamyButta thanks for sharing family. Can you share more information on pricing? Like how much it cost to build your last house and how many bedrooms it is.
@Ruban jamaica question, what if you have a dream house idea but don't know how to express the idea but you saw a video with the similar thing can u sit and show the architect the video to make a floor plan from it?
Mr Raymond grant the real boss
Ok kL
Raymond send me your number please. afrankson7@gmail.com
Wow
Quite innformative
Nice presentation.
We're are all the social homes ,council houses flats and estates in Jamaica for the poor and low income people as they have in England the uk
Lol, the poor are in a separate area, not to be mixed with the affluent!
I am poor and i do not need, neither do i want to live on government's alms. I can built a home on my own and I WILL !!!
@@anonymousbyproxy8250 good luck with that, you can’t be that poor then. Mind it don’t blow away.
Im buying a land in Dublin castle Gordon town to build a 4500sqft house. It's on a hill & i'm assuming it will cost $211k USD. Would love to consult with you about it..I have a feeling it's gonna cost me a arm, leg & a foot 😭. Imma make it happen tho.
Best wishes for the new year and congrats on your new land acquisition. Email us at rubanjamaica@gmail.com for consultation details.
Where is the best place to start building house right now if you want a little bit of country and city at the same time ?
St Ann
3 months ? ,
very , very nice .
Wonder what it looks like now
Wowwww Candy 😍😍😍😍😍😍
Wata wit
That's the price for houses in some well to do areas of the UK. Too expensive.
nine77 ....quite agree,i am shocked not only in Jamaica but in the Caribbean too,everyone seem to want big money for their completed house in £ or $.,not in the respective country's currency.
To build a 3 bedroom house in England with labour ,buying the land in an ok area with you project managing using local builders about £180,000 in the UK completed.
nine77 ....Maybe its a great time to bring the hard working Polish or Eastern European builders to the Caribbean,they who i met in England is keen to come to Jamaica and Grenada and show their talents in building good quality earthquake & Hurricane proof houses at a fraction of the cost charged in the Caribbean.
@@iannixon2553 nope, we need jobs for Jamaican men and it will cause discontentment in Jamaica. Those racist Polish and eastern europeans just want Jamaican girls for their twisted s.e.x fantasies, with building work as an excuse, dont be naive. Jamaican men know how to build houses just fine. They are hard to find because there are a lot of building projects going on in Jamaica. We dont need any more white men in black countries, white men dont want black men in their countries, so they can stay there, we dont need them.
@@iannixon2553 and they won’t take 3-8 years to build it.
This pricing is ja pricing not us.
40 WHA????? Rockstone! 40 mill fi a 3 bedroom. Kmt
Yes that's because of the location. If it's in upper st Andrew it would be expensive.
If you live somewhere else that same house can be as low as a third.
@@MrNanah38 so true. A flat non rock property will also cost less. Terrain and transportation are key factors.
Does that 15-18 million dollar estimation to build this house INCLUDE labor costs and land cost as well?
Labour and material included. Land is another cost
Necessary to wear appropriate shoes on a construction site.
Safety hats but no shoes?.
Essein Atu lol real Jamaican way
Can stick built homes work in Jamaica. I want to build a house in Jamaica, but I feel as thought the concrete blocks everywhere is overbuilding the house.
Hi 40, mill for 3 bed house is a lot. But will it be a lot less for a single store home. ie a 3 bed bungalow ?
p thomas jus over 318k USD
Great team, and value, but the American dollar I think is the standard all others go down, plus goods and services so it takes more money to purchase stuffs, they say the gold is higher, but not many people using it $$$$$☆☆☆☆☆
Raymond - If possible - can you email me some pics of what this property looked like after completion? I am considering building soon and am gathering as much information as possible regarding contractors, price estimates and designs.
email is hez.andy@gmal.com
Is this area were the house is build relatively crime free,friendly community minded I wonder
Roberto Day yes i say the same thing
Good job sir where do you locate .
Did that dude say eight weeks from completion. You mean. Rendering, steps, Roof, flooring, windows, doors plumbing ,electrical, landscaping. Rehreh, an teytey. All that in 8 weeks. Daam.
He said 3 months thts 12 weeks.
40 million Jamaican Dollars or American dollars?
Jamaican dunce
I’m nervous now
Dnt be, take th chance
@@DAVENATCHSTOCKS What can a get for £50,000 (British Currency)?
Ras, price should be dropping now. U can get a 2-bedroom in a fairly decent neighborhood. eg. Old Harbour..bless
Ck out my channel 🤝🇯🇲👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽
m.ruclips.net/video/Zzc_0X9P_-8/видео.html
Isayah, here’s a 3bdrm 2baths in your price range...I think it’s a good value ✍🏾✍🏾✍🏾
jamaicaclassifiedonline.com/real-estate/houses/3-bedroom-house-for-sale-97317.htm
yeah...40 mil yes.. Karachi dis..
Good stuff, Raymond. We need to link, I'm based in South Florida.
Michael Watkins Realtor mm
You talking about America dallar s
Vxgh Cxhh no Jamaica dollar.
Hi guys..... I am interested in building a house as well with about 6.5 million dollars.... Do you have any advice? And any links for some good contractors? Thanks
m.ruclips.net/video/Gc2bEBw_ga8/видео.html
Poor people will have it hard to build a $45,000,000 million dollar house
The house cost $15mill to build. When finished, its worth $40 mill.
Candy thicker than a snickers
shut up you fool.
😨😨😨😨😨😨😨 that price is too high
is the price jamaican dollars?
Yes
You well know that the quote could never be US $15-18 mill. Wake up.
Where is this house being built?
New Subi to your channel! Love your content!✍🏾
🙏
In usd dollars
JA$
raymon can u build a castle
Valentino Lee raymond give me call i would like to build my own house
Which community is this house in??
More videos soon...
raymon grant what if you're living in the rural areas, i.e, Manchester, would you still need planning permission? The land being your own? Why is it needed?
raymon grant how can I get in contact with you Mr Grant ? Business services needed
Sanya Simpson Hi Sanya. Yes you still need planning permission even if it's in a deep rural area and even if you own the land. The local planning authority (commonly referred to as Parish Council) is responsible for those regulations which differs slightly from parish to parish. If it's a small development, the council will make decisions at their level however if it's a large development, they will seek the decisions of additional centralized government agencies.
ErrolStevens Hi Errol. You can email us at lawofharmony@gmail.com or give us a call at 1-876-383-3609.
raymon grant you good
Good info. Thanks!
Price for building house's buying worldwide is not cheap now is the time to buy especially in Jamaica $40 million hahaha it's all about the money
Need to win the Lottery to buy my $40 mill home
Hi Guys $40,000,,000 JA. divide by $132.00 US Would give you $303,030, so this house would cost $303,030 US to buy.
Is that U.S $$ Dollar
It's too expensive for an average Jamaican to build a house.
Yes, how do they afford it?
obviously being built by an ABOVE AVERAGE Jamaican.
JAchica11 Many people build their homes over a period of time. First starting with a large center room, bathroom, kitchen, small bedroom and outdoor wash area. Since we're earthquake and hurricane prone, building specifications are higher, in general, than the U.S. Also, many people invest into the NHT ( national housing trust) a fund set up for individuals to set aside a portion of their income ) which is then used as a down payment, along with a government low interest loan, to help finance the starter home. Many of these starter homes morph into mansions with verandas, rooftop terraces etc. We Jamaicans are a highly ambitious lot. We also have, UDC ( Urban Development Corporation ) crown lands (government ) are sold below market rates to locals living in areas where land is made available for development. To much misinformation is often presented as fact. A simple Google search to the apropriate govt site can usual provide an accurate answer to your questions.
kwacou I'm on the process off having a home built in mobey for my wife
kwacou exactly. Thats how I'm planning to start next year
what is the name of that contractor/company?
Our Company is Ruban Harmony Resources. You may email us at lawofharmony@gmail.com or visit our website at www.rubanharmony.com to learn more!
Build for who or what
Does any one know any Jamaican contractor
Please send an email to Ruban Jamaica with the project details......... @rubanjamaica@gmail.com