Is Land Ownership Still Worth It | Jamaica News

Demolition at Cooper’s Pen ignites debate over property ownership: is it really worth it for everyone? Economists warn that land doesn’t pay dividends—it just appreciates, often matching market rates—and costs like insurance and upkeep can eat into returns. Dr. Damien King urges separating emotional desire from smart investing, suggesting renting out extra space on larger properties as a wealth-building strategy. Meanwhile, O Dave Allen highlights the desperation driving informal land use among the working poor, calling for government-backed “sites and services” programs to empower ownership—not just as an asset, but as a generational lifeline. He argues that systemic barriers, not individual shortcomings, keep people from thriving. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6b3d08c65de5e74f