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Column: Step Three To Home Ownership
[Written by Freddie Forth & Martha Harris Myron] Negotiating a contract, whether written or implied, occurs in some form or another in almost every human interaction: wages, purchasing consumer goods, union bargaining, even in human relationships. It can be set implicitly and clear cut, resolvable in a matter of minutes, as when the price of a... Read more of this article
Minister Burch Updates On Affordable Housing
Speaking in the House of Assembly today [Sept 27], Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch provided an update on “one of the most pressing challenges we as a country face – the shortage of affordable housing.” The Minister’s full statement follows below: Mr. Speaker, I rise to report on one of the most pressing challenges we... Read more of this article
Access Portion Of Pension To Purchase Home
“This new initiative will allow individuals to access a portion of their pension savings to assist in the purchase of their first home,” Junior Minister of Finance Jache Adams said. Speaking in the House of Assembly, Mr Adams said, “A key feature of this initiative is that the individual can use the refund not only for their own first... Read more of this article
Video: Minister On Affordable Housing Initiative
The Ministry of Public Works, in collaboration with the BHC, is partnering with the Leopard’s Club International to transform the vacant three-storey building into affordable housing units, Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch said. Speaking at a press conference today, Minister Burch said, “Good afternoon, everyone. Thank you for joining... Read more of this article
Column: Step Two To Home Ownership
[Written by Freddie Forth & Martha Harris Myron] There are two defining factors for most people wanting to buy real estate property: Property is real, immovable, tangible and understandable. It has always been there [at least the land] and so marked on a map [Google GPS Earth] in today’s digital world. And secondly, it is your permanent home,... Read more of this article
KW Luxury & Luxury Concierge Team Up
Buddy Fleming of KW Luxury Bermuda and Grace Markham of Bermuda Luxury Concierge have teamed up to offer “tailored, high-end concierge services.” A spokesperson said, “Buddy Fleming from KW Luxury Bermuda and Grace Markham from Bermuda Luxury Concierge are excited to announce a strategic partnership that merges the expertise of one... Read more of this article
Women’s Resource Centre Housing Campaign
The Women’s Resource Centre [WRC] recently launched a comprehensive Housing Advocacy Campaign to highlight the critical issue of housing insecurity in Bermuda, with a particular focus on the challenges faced by women and single-income families. A spokesperson said, “In alignment with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which recognizes housing... Read more of this article
Column: Eight Steps To Home Ownership
[Written by Freddie Forth & Martha Harris Myron] Introducing Freddie Forth, owner of Forthright Solutions. Freddie is a Bermudian luminary expert in real estate, mortgages & lending, local architecture and author of Eight Steps to Home Ownership Freddie Forth has volunteered her time and expertise in creating the Eight Steps of Home Ownership... Read more of this article
Coldwell Banker Acquires BermudaRentals
Coldwell Banker Bermuda Vacations Rentals announced the acquisition of BermudaRentals.com, saying “this strategic acquisition significantly increases the company’s portfolio, offering an even broader range of properties to meet diverse traveler needs.” “As the team leader for the Vacation & Short-Term Rentals at Coldwell Banker... Read more of this article
Minister Updates On BHC Housing Initiatives
“The Government through the BHC are making steady progress and we intend to see the completion of all 105 of these housing projects as quickly as possible,” Minister of Public Works David Burch said in the House of Assembly today [May 31] as he provided an update on housing initiatives. The Minister’s full statement follows below: Mr.... Read more of this article
Premier David Burt Visits Brookfield Place
Premier David Burt conducted a site visit of the Brookfield Place development. A Government spokesperson said, “Earlier this week [Apr. 29], Premier David Burt conducted a site visit of the Brookfield Place development with members of the company’s leadership team – Brian Kingston, CEO, Real Estate; Charlie Howe, Vice President Investments,... Read more of this article
Women’s Resource Centre On Housing
The Women’s Resource Centre [WRC] said they ”are encouraged to see the issue of affordable housing being discussed on a national level” and wanted to ”add our voice – the collective voice of women in Bermuda – to the conversation.” A spokesperson said, “The Women’s Resource Centre [WRC] understands the complex... Read more of this article