Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit says his government is “more than willing” to provide lands and the necessary concessions to the private sector if there is interest in building apartments for sale.
He made the remarks during a visit to 60 newly constructed two and three-bedroom apartment units at Elmshall and Bath Estate on Wednesday.
The apartments were built as part of government’s Housing Revolution.
The Prime Minister said the government has “hundreds of acres of land” in areas such as Warner, Elmshall, Hillsborough Gardens, Wesley, Londonderry and Portsmouth.
“I believe the government is more than willing to make lands available to the private sector in a joint partnership where they themselves will construct the apartments and sell to the public,” He said. “There is a great opportunity and I do not believe that we should wait for a foreign investor to come in to do it, and then say the foreign investor is doing it.”
He added that construction of apartments for citizens could be done by either individuals or a consortium.
“We have more lands there in Elmshall, we can make available, there are lands in Warner, government has several hundreds of acres of land in Warner, that is also owned by the Social Security,” he said. “We have hundreds of acres of land in Portsmouth, we have about 25 acres left in Hillsborough gardens, in Wesley, Londonderry area…we are more than willing to partner with the Private Sector and to provide the concessions required to construct those apartments.”
Meantime Housing Minister Reginald Austrie said the apartment buildings represent Government’s thrust to provide decent and affordable housing to the people of Dominica.
“We are committed to the people of Dominica that we will be taking the housing revolution to different levels and this I believe is the higher levels which we can get,” he said.
About 900 families have already applied for the 60 apartments and allocation will begin in the coming weeks.
They were built by the government of Dominica with a soft loan from China and constructed by Shanghai Construction Company.
Hello and good morning my people. Well if one don’t have a place to stay then they take what ever they get like an apartment but I think a two or three bedroom home is better.
I didn’t know the Government own land in Warner therefore I would like to know how can I purchase two acres of land in Warmer from the Government.
Also why can’t the Government give a quarter acre of land to the poor or low income people then provide them with a Government load to build there home. This loan should be paid back directly to the Government with one percent interest.
Tony the word Apartment seems more appealing to Skerrit, and his government, so that is why they are talking apartment. Anybody with commonsense know that a renter is basically a slave to the Landlord or the apartment owner.
They have to pay that rent as long as they are occupying, and never own the apartment.
The only person who benefits are the owners. Besides the idea of people buying apartments, in an apartment building is just stupid. If the way apartments are constructed in Dominica is the same as elsewhere, thought of suggesting that people buy apartments simply does not make sense.
As I said Condominiums, and Town House are constructed in a way where hey can be sold in units, but the crap Skerrit is talking is nothing than he went somewhere and saw condominiums, and town houses complex, and believe they are the same as an apartment building, so he is running of his mouth, not knowing what he is talking about!
Skerrit, you want to challenge the private sector. Ok, whilst I am in a position to finance a building like that I won’t take you up on your challenge. Reasons:
1) I deeply mistrust you and your government and so far I have been doing business with several partners but never with one I do not trust. I suggest you speak to your ‘friends’ that perhaps do trust you, i. e. China, Venezuela or your supporters in Dominica. Oh, sorry I forgot, none of them have any money to invest because you turned them into beggars.
2) me as a business man I know how to analyse figures unlike you and your government and when I do the figures for an investment like that, it just does not add up. Show me the people that can afford to buy such apartments of me. Then tell me how I can make a profit.
Meanwhile……
https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/news/general/grotto-home-back-in-begging-stage-bellot-says/
“Many people also buy their own apartments units in buildings.”(A Doubting Thomas).
Now someone reading such nonsense , which is simply a lie will believe that! Nobody buys a unit in an apartment building in America! Apartment buildings are not constructed in anyway they could be sold in units.
Someone need to inform that person who disseminates false information and lies that there is a difference between an apartment building, a Condominium, and Town Houses, which are the ones built attached to each other and are sold in units.
The construction is totally different. Ask me I can tell you because I own single family, homes, and apartment buildings of which I rent apartments to people in the City of Hawthorn, and Los Angeles, in the State of California!
In condos, and town houses water and sewer lines are individually separated, it is not so in a apartment building I do not have to detail it, but you are a liar!
And by the way get acquainted with the words “detached, Simi-detached” pertaining to buying Real Estate in America, and Canada, before you come talking crap.
In Apartment Building all of the sewer lines, are inter connected, okay in the event one person drops some object in the line which block the main drain it will cause the feces, in the main to back up into every unite in the entire building. If you buy a unit, would you be prepared to deal with everybody feces!
If there is a water leak in one unit, and they have to shut the main line down, if you bought your unit and the water is shut off for a day, you would be happy about that. Man just shut you mouth!
I’ve had problems repairing water main which caused me to accommodate people in Hotels for like two days until the repair was complete, if you someone owned their unit,would I be responsible to accommodate them!
I do not speak patios, but you are (sot, deotish) we man!
oh my you talk like a hateful person. you full of hate!
Man it must be that you take pleasure in ridiculing yourself. Doubting Thomas did not use a specific name for his saying “buy apartment in buildings” Pray tell me what did he/she lie about?
The difference between “condominium apartment” buildings and a regular apartment building is that the first is built for those who want to buy units–and rent out. In that case the person who is renting cannot call a superintendent in times of malfunction–they have to call the owner of the apartment from whom they are renting.
Right where I live there are “condominium” apartments all around, most people I know tell me they are renting them, from their owners. Also the cost of rent is twice as high as the cost of a regular apartment unit.
My sister lived in a condo’ apartment, rented by her boyfriend, from its owner.
That unit had two bedroom–they could not use one; it belonged to the person who shared the renting cost. So what is the lie which you speak about?
“buy apartment in buildings” Pray tell me what did he/she lie about?” (Elizabeth).
Elizabeth, I know that you are the smartest that is why you were a school principal at age twelve. I know that I am dumb, never went to school, can’t read, don’t know wow to spell and write, but if is one thing I do know about is apartment buildings, and how they are designed, and constructed.
So you can go right ahead and buy an apartment in one of Skerrit’s apartment building, or you can buy in the apartment building in which you live.
And by the way how many people you know living in that apartment building who owns their apartment? Name one let me check it out.
The lie he told is that people buy apartment in Apartment buildings in America. that is a blatant lie!
“My sister lived in a condo’ apartment, rented by her boyfriend, from its owner.
That unit had two bedroom–they could not use one;”(Elizabeth)
Elizabeth, you how you are making a fool out of yourself. here you are talking about a “Condo.” Condo is simply an abbreviation for the word condominium. How many times have you read where I said people buys units in a Condominiums.
They are built for that purpose. If you have the money, to buy five units, you can also rent to people. Some people who have plenty of money sometimes buys the entire building and rent to people, nevertheless, they are constructed different to an Apartment building.
Town Houses are the same, they are attached, you as the owner can do whatever you wish on the inside, but you can’s even paint the outside of your unit in a color of choice unless the HOA give you permission to do so. You do not know what you talking about!
Something is getting lost in translation: whether it’s the way this article is written or maybe someone not having a command of the English language. Apartments usually implies renting whereas condos implies ownership. If this is a initiative to help citizen OWNand build equity in their units, and can then sell it themselves and profit from it, then it’s a good one. If it’s building apartments to house people and someone or some entity collects rent at the end of the month, then it’s called a PROJECT!
Thank you very much!
At least you perhaps understand what I have been trying to convey, Dominicans are like this one person something foolish, and the rest not knowing better condemns people like, when I try to enlighten them, they say I know it all but, I appreciate it when people like you who knows better write comments as this one.
Trouble is they still will not get it as long as it is Francisco commenting on it in the truthful manner. As long as the thoughts comes from Skerrit, everybody who questions the rubbish he speaks will be ridicule, and get as many thumbs down!
The apartment buildings owned by the State, or city government, be it Federal, or local government in America, are referred to as (“The Projects”), That is why sometimes you successful people say they grew up in the “projects); however, those as I own are not classified as projects because they are privately own, the tenants are meticulously sclected!
That is a business investment, I can keep them for as long as I wish, and sell for huge profits as the price of Real Estate increases. However, I cannot sell a single unite to an individual, as I can in a condominium or a Town House complex.
The units in a Town House, or a condo is constructed as a regular house, attached to each other, separated by fire walls. Some has up to five bedrooms, 2.5 baths or more depending on where they are built, and the targeted buyer.
Some condos, and Town houses can cost up to a million dollars plus, depending on where they are built, some of them a gated! So, who wish to believe that…
No one has mentioned Hurricane season, how will they stand up to our tropical climate?
By praying and hoping for the best.
The same as when hurricanes occurred in D/ca. I hope these apartments are better built and this is also the roof.
Hurricanes. earthquakes, storms of every nature strike everywhere and buildings are vulnerable to them. Look at some of the houses in the US and what occurred to them when tornadoes struck.
Incidentally, I heard there was a recent tornado in the US. This week there was one in Ontario, far from where I reside. Houses were damaged. No fatalities. It is not yet officially summer.
LOL They are built to Category 6 standard.
A house is not a home. A home is what you make it
with love and family. If you move out of your parent’s house, even if it is an apartment, it a start
to self pride and a step toward owning a private single family home. A start is a start.
And home is where the heart is. Wherever people reside they can make it their home. It has much to do with the frame of mind for their happiness and peace; at least, some of it.
If we want to start a real housing revolution, let us begin to look at average cost of a modest/comfortable 2 bedroom family house (concrete structure, timber and galvanize roof)..then look at the average income of the most common Dominican, not a graduate with a BSc. or higher…With a gross average income of EC$1500 and a home costing EC$200,000 at 7% interest for 30 years , one is required to pay roughly $1,300 a month in mortgage only..it will be higher when you add insurance..and that is provided the person already has land ready to build…the land issue is another big question..so is the cost of construction too high or are salaries too low?..I appreciate what the Gov’t is trying to do but there must be a concerted effort to reform the construction costs in Dominica..it is exorbitant matched against average income..the Banks need to be checked also, because they always seem to win..banks now pay 2% on deposits and credit at 7%, keeping 5% of earnings for their operations..
I am not into apartments and I want my own house and space. Thanks.
well some of us know what we want and we go after it so if you know you want your own house then fine by me and everyone else….to those in need i wish you good luck take care of the apartments,it is and will be yours in the future .some people paying rent for a house they’ll never own so …..
There we go, I want, I want… Have you got the means to pay for ‘I want’? I guess not, otherwise you would not be wanting. Perhaps you can visit the Red Clinic and ask for what you want. Oh, sorry I forgot, the Red Clinic has run out of money. Maybe next time you’ll vote for a new government that is capable of creating jobs and then maybe you can stop wanting and can actually start buying. Your choice I guess and Dominicas choice. But you all made your bed and I hope you sleep reasonably well in it.
Just seeing this building,could say in the next 2 years they will be infected with termites,my people do not invest in SKERRIT SCHEME.The chinese are no longer interested in his begging.Skerrit you have all the money in your offshore accounts build them and sell them,you have turned this country into a begging one.
Looks pretty similar to homes seen in the states… no?
ya, that is true but if you had the privilege to see the sub standard materials used in those home then you would not even comment,,,, we will see in a few years or should I use a masterlin labad quote, TIME WILL TELL
NO it doesn’t!.
This talk about building houses is to take the people mind off MY DOMINICA TRADE HOUSE and all the corruptions attached to it, the stories will keep on coming and the people will get to hear about them , it is time that my people stop wearing rose color glasses and see where the Nature Island is going, We need to take the PM and ministers out of power to be able to get back on track. I keep asking myself do we own Dominica or are we going to fight for her and if so , it have to be all of us not just a hand full of us.
What are we telling our children are we saying wrong is right and right is wrong it that’s what is happening to us, people we need to speak out when things are wrong practice what you preach .
Guys this government had the opportunity to put development in place to attract visitors in our shores,I am very angry this government, They shouldn’t have spent that huge of money to built the state house it doesnt contribute anything for Dominica economy, That fund should have use t o develope Roseau, I am in town am so disappointed to see the state of a city, When you listen to these folks over the radio you would thought a lot of infrastructure is happening, Shamed of you guys, If this government had spent money wisely Dominica would have advance.They way I see things in Dominica is a long way to go.
chupz SHUT UPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
Mr PM what happened to your Housing Revolution? Are you the same PM that laughed at the private sector, saying certain hotel cannot even afford to buy paint, and Dominicans laughed with you! While your President promoted the boycott of certain private sector business! Since when you “are more than willing to partner with the Private Sector”? Patrick John Build Bath Estate Housing Scheme, OJ built Canefield Housing Scheme, where did you build Mr PM? And where is all the Venezuela Petro Caribe money for Housing Revolution? Something wrong?! Who laughs last laughs the best
I commend the Prime Minister on making this offer to the private sector. This is an excellent opportunity for some entrepreneurs to step up to the plate and invest in some real estate. I am looking forward to more information on who are the appropriate authorities in charge of this initiative: is it the Ministry of Housing, or the Prime Minister’s office?
We’ve been hearing repeated cries from the Uneducated Wicked People and their ignorant followers about Government not providing opportunities for economic growth in the Private Sector for many years now. The great Supreme Leader is now teaching them the meaning of responsible leadership by offering ALL Dominicans an opportunity to invest in Real Estate and Housing Development. Many Dominicans can now pool their resources and take advantage of this opportunity as collectives/investment groups. Yet, we already know that the Opposition and their gang will not. Instead they will wait for the Labourites and our precious and appreciated overseas investors to reap BIG benefits from such a generous offer, then they will jump on CERTAIN media outlets and squawk like wild birds about schemes, bobol, favoritism, nepotism and the like. Truly an embarrassment to our Island politics and reason enough to NEVER vote them into office. Let the Labourites now rejoice. Victory is ours!
Dear Labour of Love,
Having read your post, I sincerely hope that you have already spoken to others of your ilk, to embark on this LUCRATIVE venture!
HOTEP!
Are you the new mouthpiece of the Labour propaganda machine? In my book you are a very sick puppy!
The British and slavery did a number on Black people . Now no one trust Skerritt l wonder why. If a white man says the same thing not a single Black man would question what the white man had to say. ? Why do we have Lawyers to draw up contracts, if you are a business man someone gave you land to build apartment buildings you decide if its profitable for you to do or not. Skerritt made a proposal you go to his office and fine tune it. You people when are you going to do some thinking for self and take some risk to get out of poverty, are you people going to be proffesional beggers for life, because it comes from skerritt its no good, how sad you people are. Lets keep blaming Skerritt and stay asleep forever.
The prime minister offer an olive branch to his people please take it. All Dominican builders take the offer and build quality appartments for low income Dominicans, also build v illars and rent them to rich people. This is your chance, come back home and be your own bus. Don’t let strangers come home and buy your land and be servants for them. Now is your time forget the stupid politics, now is your chance to create wealth for your self and your people. Please accept the offer you may not get another chance I beg you fellow Dominicans go do it.
so fool you not seeing is money he doh have he offering Dominicans to build apartments… when I say he I mean him a government because everything is him…. when money was there he gave it to his corrupt Chinese buddies, now things bad he promising to fools…
They cannot always be getting everything free. They must pay for them. The new apartments are feasible for those who especially cannot afford to purchase a house. Give it your full support.
The problem is it always has to be on his terms. Jack of all trades. All the pm has to to is make lands available and put systems in place. Someone has to come kiss his middle finger. Pm is chief contractor now. Too much red tape and political interference. Government will serve only as a noose. Some way they want to keep their hands in all business.
I must say that if taken at face value this is a great idea. However, let us look a little deeper and see what is going on.
I have reason to suspect that when he went to Malaysia and China he promised them he will give land etc if they will come and build. The thing is, these apartments are not intended for Dominicans but rater for those looking for a second home along with a new passport. Now, he comes here saying that so when he start giving Dominica land away (like the land for Cabrits Hotel) we cannot say that we were not given an opportunity.
2, We have thousands of gwo-mal-nom and femme civil/ public servants that are still living with parents. Why not offer government employees that have given the state 5yrs service and private sector employees with good employment history for 10 years a lot at squatters rate? That will allow them to build and in the process stimulate the economy. However it must be legislated with clear qualification criteria.
Assertive, NOT…
We in toilet paper instead.
are the apartments to be rented or paid over a period of time then become yours?
according to marpin news the minister said the apartments will be rented to own.meaning they will be valued and rented and when your rent reaches the valued cost it will then be your own.
When Skeritt done with all us, we wouldn’t own $hit. By the way, I wan to know where the land is in Portsmouth. So you want to give people free land to build apartments. You already know fully well who can afford to build those apartments. Your friends and them the bank will give money or the Chinese may have already made a proposal to build apartments on the land so you covering up early. I hope land in Portsmouth is not what you already promise the people or Lagoon in Cotton Hill or the people of Glanvillia up by long house
Skeritt is Mad. They selling out the country for foreigners to build houses but the want the local people in apartments.
true lands are sold to foreigners no questions asked because they are able to pay top dollar but they want to lease land to the locals
Mr. Skerrit, why do you continue to insult the intelligence of the Dominican people? How many proposals have you received by locals for the development of housing apartments to which you have never responded or given a cock and bull story?
How much these apartments cost and how durable are they?
When a country cannot build homes for its people and Chinese have to take up that role, it says a lot for its government.
With the abundance of sand, stones and other indigenous building materials we are importing Styrofoam and PVC houses.
Negative negative negative grow up you awfull Dominicans. Look around the region you are the only island that is not moving forward that is your own making.
this is classic skerrit style he will come and just throw a talk and run (parwalle ) if you remember skerrit not too long ago he throw out a talk and say anyone with a good plan come to his office and he will make money available if the idea is good.
the top farmer from salisbury took up the offer up to this day skerrit has not reply to his own talk.so people never mind him he will not act on what say
“The Prime Minister said the government has “hundreds of acres of land” in areas such as Warner, Elmshall, Hillsborough Gardens, Wesley, Londonderry and Portsmouth.”
Awa Mr PM. The only reason you came with this half cooked meat today is because of some breaking new Angelo Allyne made mention of on Q95 last night, about land. Angelo was really steaming last night and since you want to tell us about land, then tell us about the land Angelo told us about and whose own it is. Angelo called names of your friend last night and some of them were already involved in money laundering while some were thrown out of various local cabinets for their involvement in the FBI saga, that had us looking for a bank that never existed. So please clear the air instead of trying to play ping pung.
If the private sector is given the same conditions that the Government had when it built those apartments, we will take the PM up on his challenge. Mind you, Mr PM, the majority of our housing stock was built by private sector financing.
Alas
900 families applying for housing in 60 appartments?
Families are really ddesparate and in serious need of proper housing.
Skerrit has a plan oin mind…..watch who is going to be awarded with contracts.
Waitikubuli deserves an honest, truthful and concious leader
or some of us are just greedy.we have one house but we’d also like an apartment not considering those who would like to have atleast an apartment.
Ok Mr. Skerrit, I am an investor and I want to build some apartment here since you giving me land and concession. However, I have a few questions I need you to answer before I spend a cent:
1. Sir, the majority of Dominicans are not employed and do not have an income. Those who had an income are not getting paid on time, though the government is their employer such as PWD workers. How will I get aid at the end of the month? Will the government sign an agreement to pay m at the end of the month?
2. What if I invest my money to build and next thing you come and build free red clinic homes for my tenants and throw me out of business?
3.What if after I invest my money Chinese investors come with legal paper to claim land you sold to them since we don’t know what is on the MOU?
Your sales pitch sounds good but when dealing with corrupt leaders one must think five times before they bite.
I am who I am….#3 is so so true…..no one knows which part of dominica belongs to the chinese
You are a liar!!! You don’t have a dollar to wipe your #$$ with but you want to talk about investing money into apartments. If you did in fact have that money and was serious you would have written a formal letter to the government expressing both your desire to develop land and these concerns which you instead wasted time posting on DNO.
Great Initiative
Great initiative I am hope environmental Health and Bureau of Standards had a part to play in testing and certifying the materials used. It has been known and now proven in the USA that some of the construction material from China do not meet environmental standards either r from the material they are made of or the material they are treated with – over time the preservatives used begin to ooze into the household and the general environment contaminating the occupants and people who come in contact with them. I am just appealing to the authorities that they do the necessary checks to determine the quality and safety of the material. A couple weeks ago the US banned imports of certain household goods and building materials from China having discovered that some of the materials and goods were responsible for serious health related issues including certain cancers among the users and consumers of such goods. Cheap thing nor always good………Amen I rest my case!!
@ PM Skerritt:
Sir, I must respectfully inform you that I believe your idea is a bold and innovative one.
However, I believe instead of just throwing that out there in the wind, you could have written a formal letter to various interest groups and made formal proposals. Lay out your terms, conditions and concessions.
In other words, when you want to do business, do it in a business-like manner.
But a person providing lands and concessions for private sector to build apartments, am I wrong to conclude they also have shares in it? I hope he is not already working on something with. Bobbles boy that sound good, right?
There are places, such as in the more developed world where the population is very large, and in a sense most people move from place to place, due to job opportunities, therefor some people prefer rent an apartment rather than owning a home.
And even at that most people prefer to rent a single family home rather than an apartment to maintain their privacy. In a place such as Dominica the concentration should not be on apartments, condominiums, and town houses, since it can be very uncomfortable living in an apartment complex.
Skerrit should emphasize the building and ownership of single family homes. Ownership is much better than renting; all a person who rents gets is a receipt at the end of the month, one who pays a mortgage builds equity in their home, at least that’s the way it is in the developed world, the values of properties appreciate, rather than depreciate!
In any event I like the architecture; and that is not a feather in Skerrit cap!
Do you know you are a very very Foolish Man?
Many Dominicans overseas live in rented apartment buildings. Many people also buy their own apartments units in buildings. They are called condominiums, some of these condominiums are very luxurious and they can cost much more than a single family home. Young professionals who live busy lives rather purchase and live in condominiums than houses. Retirees sell their homes and buy apartments to live in.
Apartment are not new to Dominica. Many Dominicans have invested in apartment buildings and rent to the medical students on island.
On the other hand affordable apartments units are wonderful alternative homes for local Dominicans who need housing; and the Honourable Prime Minister and the Government once again are to be complemented for this great initiative.
The apartment building looks beautiful. It really would help the housing issue if more such buildings could be build around the country. Hopefully investors will take on the challenge the PM offered.
I refuse to dignify the comments of someone I regard as nothing more than a bit of dry mucus on a hot pavement on a summer day!
@raphael joseph June 3, 2015
Your question sounds very funny, you made me laugh!
But how could he know, and to make himself more foolish. And the more we tell him about it, it is the more he tells us that he is the greatest man of wisdom in this world– wiser than good old King Solomon; and better learned than the man himself–Albert Einstein. Hehehehehehehehehe!
wonderful alternative homes for local Dominicans who NEED housing. thank you doubting thomas thats the point most people dont like apartments but those who need it wont mind at all as you can see over 200 people applied ..
Whats your definition of a develop world. You sound really foolish. I live in major city and almost everyone rents. Renting is a great option especially for young people who are now entering the workforce. The innitiative brought forward by the PM is great one. Dominicans are always worried about outside investors but no one is willing to step up and invest in themselves and their people
You suggest I sound foolish when you are the idiot! Millions of people in America rent because of their economic status. However, the majority prefers to own their own home! Indeed people rent even college students, they pay for their dormitory, or rent off campus!
However, after collage and these people become employed and financially successful they buy their home; according to the crap you are talking you make it sound as if America, is a jungle of Apartment buildings. You are living in a an apartment because you cannot afford a house, or you do not have the ambition to buy one okay. Anybody who could afford a house and chose to live in apartments is a damn fool because on the first day of the month you pay the rent and receive a receipt.
You compile your receipts and that’s all you will have to show for the rest of your life. I am not critiquing the majority of poor people, those who’s rent is subsidize by the States Governments, because more than half the people I rent…
I am not critiquing the majority of poor people, those who’s rent is subsidize by the States Governments, because more than half the people I rent to; rent is paid to me by the government, but the crap you talk is nothing more than rubbish!
When you own a house or apartment building in America, the older it becomes there higher is the value, that is called build equity. I came here in 1980, two years after I got here I bought tow house on a lot, I paid $68,500.00 for the property. Just before the housing industry collapse, I was offered six ($680,000.00) hundred eighty thousand dollars for that property.
Keep renting, get you receipt, save them all that will make you rich, most Dominicans I know across America, and Canada, owns there home; at lease those I associate with!
@Francisco Telemaque June 4, 2015 “I know across America, and Canada, owns there home; at lease those I associate with!”——
Since renting out to people is the way you make a living, how can you go down on people who pays rent for their shelter? What if all the people, in the place where you rent out, had their own houses–how could your real estate business ever survive? Do you have an answer to that?
And how are we to believe that you are telling the truth about those money figures which you spelled out here–since you say that the rest of us are liars–good grief!
We really need this especially for the young people they need starter homes.
Renting is an apartment is not a starter home. What is considered a starter home is buying, building your first house at an affordable cost.
And as time goes by, and you become more financially prosperous, you may decide to build or buy a larger and more prestigious house. And so you move into your larger, more luxurious house, and either sell the starter, or rent it out as an income property.
Very few people in Dominica can afford to complete the house they build never mind consider it a “starter home.” You own one you live there until you die!
Renting an apartment is not getting into a starter home by any means, in the English language.
You must be from mars to talk that level of caca, oops its Francisco nothing better is expected. Dominica is one of the few places where the majority of people OWN their homes. You don’t live here don’t talk for us, you senseless waste of precious time
Bondieu I cannot understand someone can be so stupid (teber). Weh, weh, weh. Is a good thing is just this one that always hurry to write about things they hardly understand.
hmm that the same building where they stole people land to expand on it not truee