NHC holds ‘successful’ land fair at Deanstown, St James

Barbadians are on the hunt for a ‘piece of the rock’. This was evident today with the large turnout at the National Housing Corporation’s (NHC) land fair at Deanstown Heights, St James.

The fair started at 10 a.m. and was scheduled to end at 2 p.m., however all the lots were sold just after 12 p.m.

Scores were left disappointed as they were turned away because there were no more lots available at the location situated between Apes Hill Polo Ground and St Silas Heights, overlooking Westmoreland Development. The lots which are between 5 000 to 7 000 square feet are being sold at BDS$18 per square feet.

However, those who missed today’s opportunity have a chance to apply for lots, with Phase 3 of the NHC’s housing project, at Lancaster, St James where 183 lots will be made available to the public.

Minister of Housing Dr William Duguid said his Ministry hopes to break ground at Lancaster soon. The Minister said his focus was on creating employment for Barbadians by paving the way for the construction of houses through land sales.

“We will be putting in the roads and doing a land fair like this again, to be able to get more lots available for the people of Barbados. What I urge, and hope very soon, is once we have the conveyances done that we will see some houses,” the Minister said.

In addition to the anticipated Lancaster Phase 3, NHC will be rolling out projects in Chancery Lane, Christ Church; Colleton, St Lucy; and Pool, St John.

Several representatives from financial institutions were present at the land fair to engage potential buyers in conversations regarding mortgage opportunities and to start the application process. (AH)