I've been looking for a while now for purchasing some land in TB. I've been contacted by several people who had land, but no registered title on the land. I've been told that many of the land out there is under common law title and sold that way. However, I'm looking for a land title that is register and is being sold. Any one out there that can work through NHT or any other JA bank to sell a property that has a registered title?

Never ever buy or pay land without title.!To be save,you have to go over a lawyer-otherwise you could face big problems

I have several lots for sale with registered title located about 1& ½ mile from sea in the TB area that can be purchased through the bank in Jamaica which would ensure security. If you are interested please email me.

Does anyone know if I could apply for a title for my land by using a copy of a registered title? Your help would be appreciated.

Loris:
is this land with a view of the sea?
how can we contact you directly?

I am Real Estate Lawyer in Kingston with 19 years experience and note with interest the comments above. It is always wise to buy land with a registered title. If the land is not registered the purchase could be done subject to the Vendor obtaining a registered title. It is not very difficult to apply for a title provided that the ownership of the land is not disputed. A survey would need to be done and there must be at least two persons who are familiar with the land for preferably 30 years or more who can attest to the ownership of the land. My Firm, Johnson & Downer Attorneys-at-Law now shares offices with Crafton Miller & Co. who recently opened offices in Malvern, St. Elizabeth . I am there every Thursday all day and can be available at other times by appointment. Please feel free to contact me at any time either by email or at 990 3971.

Loris can be reached by email at loris6529@hotmail.com or by telephone at 770-369-6529
Thanks!

Not to change the subject but I plan to build my house next year in treasure beach, I already have blueprint made but I have been told by quite a few people that the authorities will not grant a permit to build if the design was done abroad. Is this true?

Welcome to St Elizabeth Stephen!
We need good advice and lawyers here.

By Stephen Johnson on Friday, June 05, 2009 - 10:50 am: Edit Post
I am Real Estate Lawyer in Kingston with 19 years experience and note with interest the comments above. It is always wise to buy land with a registered title. If the land is not registered the purchase could be done subject to the Vendor obtaining a registered title. It is not very difficult to apply for a title provided that the ownership of the land is not disputed. A survey would need to be done and there must be at least two persons who are familiar with the land for preferably 30 years or more who can attest to the ownership of the land. My Firm, Johnson & Downer Attorneys-at-Law now shares offices with Crafton Miller & Co. who recently opened offices in Malvern, St. Elizabeth . I am there every Thursday all day and can be available at other times by appointment. Please feel free to contact me at any time either by email or at 990 3971.


What would be the cost to straiten get a title?

There is no reason why you would not be able to obtain a permit to build based on using plans that are drawn abroad. It only costs a few dollars to have the Parish Council review the plans. Getting them approved could cost a few more.

For Stephan Johnson,

What we be the approximate price to get 2 titles (we split a piece of land). We have a bill of sale. Do all parties (both buyers, seller) need to be there?

I assume Stephen charges a fee for legal advice.being as he posted his e-mail add.and phone number,why not contact him directly.I would'nt expect an answer here.

This is one of the best threads in a while. Informative and to the point.

Thank you Mr. Johnson for your response;Will be contacting you soon. AND welcome to the community. I trust that you will be here to serve us for many years to come.

For Curious - I don't think that I have enough information to advise you on this properly.For example, is the land registered and you wish to subdivide? With respect to the second part of your question, I presume that you are referring to the closing? If that is the case, the buyer and the seller do not have to be there together.

This is family land with a title. There is no subdivison, except that I want to claim my piece. Can this be done? Thanks.

Yes it can be done but your piece would have to be surveyed and either a subdivision be done or a transfer of part of the land.

Thank Stephen for your information.

Thank Stephen for the information.

This is a question for Stephen. Our land is already surveyed we all have our papers, how do I go about selling my piece. What other proof do I need to have on hand to take to my Lawyer
Do I need the original title seeing that's what we used in the first place to each get our surveyed documents and I'm at present not talking to the person that has the original deed.
I do not want to have problems with anyone.
Thanks Stephen.

From what you have said it sounds like you have a survey diagram for your lot but have not yet applied for your own title. You referred to having 'all your papers'. Please advise whether this includes a sale agreement or a conveyance as this would serve s proof that the lands were transferred to you. If you have these documents I do not think that you would need the original title.