Catherine Estate residents targeted with break-ins?

[@pmack5765]

I live in the scheme. And as you said, buy cheaper property and you will be able to do other things, especially when it's time to add on. I am enjoying my investment.

[@triciat5277]

If your door pins are on the outside, please have that corrected ASAP.

[@1Unique_Architect]

@@triciat5277 I agree with you. Never seen pins on outside.

[@rejuanique_1012]

are there still units available ?

[@GaryB0436]

If the doors open on the outside the pins will be on the outside they should have let them swing on the inside. Outside swing doors should have pin hole on the hinges to lock to prevent the doors to be lifted off if the pins are removed with the doors still closed.

[@CynthiaCommock]

😅

[@wowfactor2615]

It's better to own something than owning nothing at all 💯💯💯

[@Ann-hm7gj]

Yep

[@redflowers2021]

Small but nice and liveable and ready to take expansion. People just want to have one so they will be able to do their developments. Lot's of people would really like to acquire one but they are not qualified. What can be done by the government to assist those people.

[@yep8833]

Some of the ppl in the comment section have pure negatives to say, but I like how you guys position the video in a positive light.

[@davy-q3g]

The houses are good the people who can’t afford them will criticize. You have to start somewhere that you can afford only positive people know this.

[@sittingherewatching364]

The use of cameras will help a great deal. Each house should have its own cameras which are very affordable these days. What your camera miss your neighbor's camera will pick up.

[@noraallman9194]

The residents should all install cameras and form community watch.

[@AngelaMunWal65]

Thank you, Delprat family. Good information as usual. God bless you.

[@sophia4christ]

Each homeowner needs to build a security fence around their house and grill the doors and windows.

[@adjuafrican2664]

Nuff ppl can't afford that right now

[@iamisaidi]

You have to start somewhere. It can be a great starter home.

[@tonywilliams643]

All the roofs should be covered by Solar panels. Utilize the clean, natural energy source

[@stephenwalker4708]

True

[@shofarofyhvhmusic1793]

I'm one of the youngest recipients and the mortgage is nowhere near $20k, try doubling that and more. I feel it for the older recipients with less years to repay

[@stephenwalker4708]

Jah jah

[@amoystuart-johnson]

I'm 26 and mines is 21k for my catherine estate home

[@zanakaysag3839]

I remember how some people were chatting badly about the development too. One vlogger was saying how if this is where you get approved to live, don’t let anyone make you feel bad about it. I’m happy some affordable houses got built and people are proud of their investment

[@suzycampbell1443]

This community has alot of potential. May be the developers can assist with the building of the perimeter wall making it cheaper to the home owners.

[@pennylou4270]

Should never have been built without one in the first place.

[@mr.j7468]

I understand that times are hard and it might be challenging to find one hundred thousand dollars but I believe it will be money well spend considering how crime is running rampant in some areas. Good luck in getting everyone on board because some people want security and not willing to pay for it.

[@TheDelprattFamily]

Definitely brother

[@faithm2535]

That is the benefit of having bylaws and empowered home owners associations, even for “match box” developments. That would screen out persons with low standards for the safety and upkeep of the communities they live in.

[@vengogetta]

That was my concern when these houses just came up. It’s right in middle of March Pen , Dela Vega. Hope for the owners sale any issue is resolved

[@faithm2535]

So is there anything that can be done through Ja to make thieves fear law abiding citizens more than the opposite?

[@ymccormack9613]

They are breaking into Silver Sun as well..hhm..the dutty Jamaican them that do not want to work..😮

[@faithm2535]

Knowing that there are those who prefer theft over hard work should be motivation for law abiding people to only support politicians who will help them protect their property.

[@micheleanderson9993]

Silversun is their daily bread

[@shericebedward1593]

Really?

[@ymccormack9613]

@shericebedward1593 yep..every day of every week almost..My friend lives there, so I get a blow by blow report..Last week they broke into her neighbour's house. The neighbour that is RIGHT beside her..They have to be reinforcing every living window and door..smh..

[@shericebedward1593]

@@ymccormack9613 My word.

[@darkragegaming57]

It was never marketed as having a school and shopping etc. it was marketed as being close to those things.

[@amoystuart-johnson]

Just give a few years people ago surprise how good its gonna look m... dont sleep on catherine estate

[@shannakaygentles2631]

Only you can provide security for yourself. People need to protect my property and investment. From my understanding, those that were broken into they had little to no security and just moved in the units as is. Security is costly but worth it!!

[@margaretsmith2089]

Hi Delprat family! This is a very interesting video! Seven, point five Million Dollars may sound cheap for people who can afford it but for the Strugglers that's not cheap ! However families can pool their resources and purchase a home. Then add on to it, it's a good start! Thanks for sharing! ❤️😂🇯🇲🇨🇦🍀

[@nevetajohnson4873]

I really wanted one of these. Could have added on. Them who are talking about “matches box” they need to rethink. Love the video.

[@faithm2535]

Exactly. Bet those match boxes are bigger than most apartments that persons paying more to live in without building any equity. Can think of these as starter homes that can be sold after you can afford big house price. Gotta learn to creep before walking.

[@LeonNeuton]

Them lack vision... Plus ignorant of the NHT starter homes program...

[@shaunaantoinette7897]

Try again. NHT will be taking applications June 4-5

[@nevetajohnson4873]

@@shaunaantoinette7897thanks. I got something paying much more. But honestly I could have done a whole lot More with this.

[@NicoleCakes-gk9pi]

how much them a sell for?

[@dwightbuchanan9771]

I was looking at investing in that community, but now I'm happy i didn't. The neighboring community is March Pen Rd. with no fencing. People just walk or drive through from March Pen Rd.

[@lilchad_hd]

Another 10 years community gonna look like some parts of Portmore or even Seaview because some houses gonna look properly developed some won’t and then you gonna look at a ghetto, I think we need to stop building those building, build a 3 bedroom house tell people pay like 16mil and offer full coverage NHT or if it’s a starter house then there should be no additional to the house and just know after while you can go live in a better house, rent to own type of thing.

[@melindamccormack7216]

I just got my key and I’m so excited

[@VoniqueKing]

The least they could’ve done was built a fence , the mere fact that the prison is right beside the development and then the march pen community is behind it This is so sad 😢

[@doreenb3753]

what about cameras through out the community along with street lights. if you have nothing to hide cameras should not be a problem

[@faithm2535]

Love the idea of cameras. Are their security or tech companies in Ja who will monitor and store the data for look back when needed?

[@reubenbrown6452]

People get together and form community watch .Install cameras. And seek support from the police .It also being adjacent to the prison should help with your se

[@triciat5277]

The quality of the house shows from your video. Door hinges on the outside is a no no. Someone can easily remove the pins. That could not have been hung by a professional

[@TheDelprattFamily]

That’s how most if not all doors are hung in developments Jamaica.

[@nickbear9]

@@TheDelprattFamily Doesn’t make it right

[@lg4759]

Dis a code...

[@LookingupinJA]

@@lg4759it sure is

[@TashaERoman]

Your external doors are hanged to open out in case of an emergency you should not be backing in to open the door to escape. When this is done , the hinges will automatically be on the outside. We have a crime problem and so one will have to choose which is the greater evil. They are both safety issues. The developers will always use the industry standards.

[@akeemgriffiths4459]

I'm curious when can person's view these themselves if desire to do so not seeing a date on NHT website for viewing of phase 4

[@juezel876]

I wonna know the same thing

[@ncllttferguson4]

Really appreciate this video, I am awaiting my key and I am nervous based on what I’ve been hearing

[@LashanaGreen]

Persons wants to buy it. You may sell it

[@stephenwalker4708]

Fret not young lady,just be vigilant and smart.and get you place grilled especially your back door

[@lenworthsnow]

Sell it

[@amoystuart-johnson]

I got mine last month and was worried too but don't be just secure Ur place

[@Judith-qw1mm]

Congratulations...don't sell your place. Just try to secure your property. Blessings!!

[@1Unique_Architect]

I live in US. I never heard of installing door with pins on outside. Is that the norm for Jamaican. Positive note is the homes are a great price. Its a great investment to buy something you own. You can update later or even rent out.

[@creatememories3030]

Pretty easy to knock those pins out. Surprised it's installed that way

[@michelelewis-mx4ty]

Not the norm in JA.

[@Missbones122]

Many nht homes have the doors hanging outside. That's has been the case for years

[@TashaERoman]

If your doors open out and not in that's where the hinges are. It is not a Jamacan thing. That's how it is done in many countries. Criminal minds will see things that the average person will not notice. The addition of grills, cameras etc, will assist. The problem is that those homes were built for a particular income market and so affordable may be an issue when your struggling to make ends meet.

[@faithm2535]

I can only think of maximizing usable space when deciding if a door should swing in or out. I would also be surprised if there isn’t some gadget already invented to make it difficult to remove the pins from exposed hinges.

[@peytonrobotham6719]

Are homeowners allowed to build a fencing around the house?

[@TashaERoman]

Not to bash anyone but one of the benefits of traditional media is that your content is reviewed before it is presented for public consumption. Reading through the comments, I can see where several viewers have made assumptions that are not correct because of lack of journalism rigours exercised in this presentation. 1. Knowledge of the historical context of the scheme would have prevented the creators from making some inferences and drawing some of the conclusions drawn ... 2. NHT uses a points earning system to award units and so it is reasonable to conclude that most if not all the contributors would be older 3. The development was not market as high income. In fact when it was finally launched, coverage was done on its antecedence. That said, most of the residents will not have that surplus to put towards the luxury cars you are encouraging them to save towards. If that was the case they would be able to employ the necessary security measures including making it a gated community and financing the ongoing maintenance costs that comes with that. 4. Mortgages are calculated using a particular formula and so the mortgage paid will vary from individual to individual Continue to inform but be mindful of the fact that your content is far reaching and sone people will hang to every word like gospel and those outside of Jamaca without the benefit of the cultural context could be confused/mislead. I know social media move at fast pace but do some research. Your content will live on long after you are gone. Leave a legacy. Good luck.

[@Tashana876]

Can you do a video on phase 4 and what the community looks like now. I want to apply for phase 4

[@Ann-hm7gj]

The community needs to be gated! 9-10 feet stone walls similar to highway walls they build around businesses is sufficient. And a security system vender would do diligence along with fencing each individual unit.

[@julitwilliams2683]

That is a great idea about the costor oil ❤❤

[@julitwilliams2683]

We has Jamaica need to stop disrespecting the country and start using the things god bless us with because they are using the Jamaica name on the thing that we are known for in USA and it’s not even close to that❤️❤️

[@AndreAdamson]

Mandatory 20 years sentence for breaking in someone house. Fencing and security is almost the price of the house. Why ?

[@thebennettfamily5739]

Nice to see affordable housing in Jamaica 🇯🇲 ❤

[@cliffordelliston3444]

Employee security guards for the estate 24 hours a day

[@aliyannapenrose]

My opinion is they could have place that $100k with the purchase. Jamaica is a unsafe as it is. The WORSE is to place a community right there with no plan for security. ITS rubbish for ppl to say it's cheap what you expect. No it's ppl hard earn MONEY..... Regardless if it's CHEAP. DEVELOPMENTS ARE MOVING TOWARDS GATING AND WALLING THEIR COMMUNITY...... SECURITY FOR IT BEING A SECURE COMMUNITY WITH 24/7 IS UP TO COMMUNITY. FINALLY. NOT EVERYONE CAN PUT ON GRILL SAME TIME..... POINT BLANK.

[@TheDelprattFamily]

Definitely!

[@faithm2535]

Gates and walls can help a little, but they are only a deterrent to criminals with no access to a ladder. Jamaica has a bigger cultural and political issue when it comes to theft and criminality.

[@aliyannapenrose]

@@faithm2535 have ever seen a perimeter wall. Because you must be confusing what I'm saying. SECONDLY did you vote..... THIRDLY do you know robbery contribute to criminal activities. Say something slick under someone else comments. Your point is mute.

[@faithm2535]

@@aliyannapenrose Firstly, I’m going to overlook the condescending and aggressive tone of your response, as I understand that is the nature of your conditioning, to see slight where none exist. Secondly, the US/Mexico border wall is almost 30 feet tall in n some sections, and it still hasn’t stopped migrants who are determined to scale it…thanks to use of ladders and ropes, etc. so instead of asking silly questions about seeing a perimeter wall, explain how one could make a community impenetrable or guarantee safety for any community. Thirdly, Nope I don’t vote, as I don’t yet live in Ja, and unlike the rights available for citizens of the country that rule Ja, Jamaicans are not allowed to vote by absentee ballot.

[@Ann-hm7gj]

TALL STONE WALLS 9-10 feet tall is a struggle for anyone to climb.

[@dabdab4811]

Your calculation for the mortgage isn't correct Adrain. Remember it also depends on individual age

[@TashaERoman]

Mortgages are calculated based on one's age and so it was faulty for the content provider to give a generic figure without using an appropriate example! How many years that home owner used had to pay back? The ceiling for most mortgages is age 70. Simple and compound interest was a topic taught in primary school when I was there.

[@amaram7169]

Similar Break-ins at Silversun...

[@JC-ty3zq]

What you expect when the houses are open and are not fenced???No security wall or fence around the houses.

[@omarbrown8010]

Good day long time subscriber love the movement keep doing the great job one thing I never saw you guys cover caymanas estate just a tip big up pon the Sunday

[@jamzempire]

I would buy one of these units now.

[@markmat8437]

Leaving a community that did not have a gate or fence in Jamaica and, Moving to America for all this time. If I am to buy in Jamaica it would have to be something similar to Phoenix park village. Gated, security guard and all.

[@faithm2535]

“Gentrification” has long been a thing in the US. Why can’t the same be possible in parts of Jamaica? And Perceptions of all immigrants getting rich in the US aside, we know that the majority cannot afford Phoenix Park living.

[@sushanayoung1302]

Prayers

[@noraallman9194]

Electronic gate is needed and high wall with cameras.

[@Eye-love-bread]

They can't leave the places bush up like that. It makes the place look abandon and invites opportunists and idlers. I just hope the reason the place is scantily occupied is that a bag of investors bought up the place for investments rather than people looking for a house to buy.

[@KamisKisses]

Affordable housing should be a basic human right, that's why NHT was created. If you can buy a house, land, chicken coop, matches box is way better than being at the whim of a landlord. That being said, I agree that the "empty lots" need to be cleared regularly because the overgrown property incentivizes criminals. A united community is a strong one, I hope they can get the fencing done and create a community association. Please note though, that break-ins are Not a Hiccup or mishap, please don't minimise people's trauma. Ps. Please blur the homeowners in the background for their privacy.

[@AndrewCornwall-e4g]

Affordable homes but we talking about a matches box

[@CaymanasPuntersParadise]

I thought they would have some sort of fencing

[@bradmox]

hello can you do a drone shot update of the chester creek development in portmore

[@jenniferfuller3832]

They could have build fence tho

[@oraclemajesticbee229]

Who can I contact to rent one?

[@ddunkin4258]

Greetings.Insightfull information as usual. This is an idea for you guys, Can you find out and compare the various fees that comes with living in a gated community, Sometimes people are not aware or are not prepared for these different fee. Compare the fees of the numerous gated communities in Portmore who has the highest and the lowest.Just a suggestion.Bless up unuself.

[@royalqueennelly3243]

How can I get one to buy

[@Gunmetalsunglasses]

A sad situation and also sad that most Jamaican have to call these boxes homes. I acutually hate schemes like this. Terrible future legacy

[@garyS7308]

I look at them and the none existence of a perimeter wall was one of the first thing I asked because that was the turn off along with then the entrance which was not finished was the deal breaker for me. One thing I know the community has to form an alianance and everybody equipped with a buzela horn and a dog inside.

[@InezDowns-z5y]

It is the right price, 7.5 million Jamaican dollars !!! It is realistically priced for local Jamaicans, rich foreigners cannot purchase all Jamaica's real estate so developers need to focus on housing needs for the ordinary Jamaicans living out there

[@dwaniebrown3398]

Is any available house for sale over there?

[@RoseAbundance]

Imagine leeave america fi come a JA to live like this....?? Horrid/scary

[@writeart7636]

Live like how, or are you saying people in America living better? Compare the worse of America to the worse of Jamaica

[@normar3263]

They step out into their own yards, not bungling up in apartment building, they live better than you

[@faithm2535]

These homes are better than many of the dwellings that people in the US live in, not to mention the growing number of their homeless. I do agree on the issue of safety. The US believes in each person’s right to be able to protect self and property.

[@shanikamccarthy1288]

How much it’s going for

[@Joanwilliams105]

Love you guys. Thanks for doing this video. Keep up the good work friends. How you did not give the love child some of the water lol

[@elainem-f3214]

Are there any still available?

[@silentype2121]

So nht basically scammed the homeowners with the promise of a gated community

[@TheDelprattFamily]

Watch the video

[@pmack5765]

NHT did not make such promise. The few houses that were broken into did not have on a single grill.

[@kezben141]

​@@pmack5765it's included in the house prize....don't be fooled by HAJ nor NHT they are scammers and crimininals who know, knows...not a red cent from me

[@dabdab4811]

Initially people knew it was not a gated community. Them too lie!

[@normar3263]

@@pmack5765I watch a workman use a long pliers and bust off a master padlock off a grill.. took him less than 5 minutes… scary, lost my faith in grills

[@pearcecarlton7163]

It’s in Portmore

[@tonywilliams643]

U asking or U stating?

[@shericebedward1593]

Please do a video of this nature on Silversun Estate

[@abnafray9650]

Are these properties still available. Can you post the contact details of the developer. Thank you you are doing a great job

[@nesq4104]

Price of homes in usd?

[@nesq4104]

Windows too low to the ground for easy access i need w house off the ground

[@tonywilliams643]

More like J$35- 40,000 a month for the mortgage still but point taken

[@Ann-hm7gj]

Oh god the shrubs! The developers could at least maintain thise shrubs so that the units sell. Jeez

[@joeg8033]

How safe is this area?

[@tonywilliams643]

Crime and Bad Mind hinders ALL progress for Jamaica

[@Jahdon4405]

When you build schemes near ghettos

[@laytonanderson]

Better to just buy somewhere gated already

[@pearcecarlton7163]

It’s Portmore

[@talkthethings7376]

My garden shed look better than those houses

[@faithm2535]

Great. Then count your blessings and remember that not everyone is as fortunate.

[@amoystuart-johnson]

Can bet a Rent house

[@cherylmontcrief7600]

Is it too late to get one

[@stephenwalker4708]

Application is the 4th and 5th of this month

[@paulajohnbaptiste6019]

You pay for cheap & you get cheap

[@apadesi]

Hi Delpratt Family! What are the contact details for going about purchasing one of these house?

[@jayparker96]

Im curious... how do yall feel (locals) about foreigners (jamaican blood) buying these type of properties for investments? 🤔

[@naturallyfocus5330]

I would not buy any of these houses. These developers should do better, they could run the wall and charge in the overall price kmt and these criminal elements need fix up. I disagree that it's a wonderful community.

[@faithm2535]

Agreed that it would have been more responsible for developer to charge an extra million for each home and ensure that a wall and gate was constructed.

[@nesq4104]

These homes too tiny and uncomfortable

[@yep8833]

@@nesq4104 Ppl own what they can afford rather than paying rent just to say their house big and comfortable. In a few years, some of those tiny houses are going to be mansions. You have to have a vision in life even when you start small.

[@nesq4104]

@@yep8833 how are those tiny houses going to be mansion? They don't have any land. I get what you are saying about affordability but Jamaica new construction is big disappointing based on price and space compared to other islands

[@yep8833]

@@nesq4104 You might can't figure it out but it is something I have seen at other similar developments so if you no understand mek it pass you and continue argue with landlord in your big and comfortable space. Don't try to discourage others with your negative comments esp. the younger ones.

[@marjoriefletcher2665]

Is this NHT buy?

[@marjoriefletcher2665]

Can i get a house through NHT at Phrase 3

[@stephenwalker4708]

Yes you can apply next week ,see there websites for more info

[@SR-kz9un]

Those house look like what a infant skl pickney draw

[@creatememories3030]

😂😂 you too wicked!! Stop it right now 😂😂

[@faithm2535]

So do most apartments that people pay rent to live in. 😀

[@amoystuart-johnson]

Are u a home owner

[@pmack5765]

My suggestion for the people with the negative comments is that you guys are the ones who will be renting other people's property until the day you die. You complain about not enough housing being developed, but when something is available you criticize, mighty father. These units might look small on the outside, but that should not matter. The units are very nice, the bathrooms are nice, the finish is good. Where some of you negative people live CANNOT compare to Catherine Estates. And i dont know wgat some of you call cheap because alot of the mortgages run over $50,000. A couple years from now i want all you negative people to come by Catherine Estates and have a look. And lastly, every so called "good area" in Jamaica has what you ppl refer to as "ghetto" near by. Owning your own home is better than kotching a family yard, man yard, woman yard, or just renting. Independence we say... little house or big house. Doesn't matter!

[@amoystuart-johnson]

Most a them a rent house and not even own a fridge much less a home

[@ncllttferguson4]

This!!!

[@Junior-ru1wd]

Hey fam ❤

[@Andrew-qi7yl]

Location Location Location 👎

[@patj2205]

NOT INTERESTED.

[@valdenewilliams1786]

I want one of these house 🏘️ in jesus

[@elizabethblake4322]

They look nice yeh but for a low community it should be more affordable prison right beside it and every year a million and add gone on these houses not fair at all the 1 bedroom 8.648 mil and studio 8.43 mil how much is minimum wage do the maths.

[@moecan6967]

I'm sorry but the place looks depressing, no street lights, no security, of course crime is there, and imagine getting robbed in that place, nobody is coming to help

[@carenlook7902]

That shit looks like a prison ew

[@rigidrussell3724]

Dem likkle baaaaadddddddd

[@pennylou4270]

I am not going to accept that cheaper should mean inferior. That is exactly what this is,if this development was for middle or high income, then it would be a different situation. Respectfully, you both sound very patronising,the government could have done better. But they know persons are desperate to own a house so anything at a certain price point will be appealing to especially low income earners.The location of this development should never have been allowed without perimeter fencing.The housing situation in Jamaica and indeed other parts of the world is tantamount to being extortionate and downright evil.The persons who build these houses would never ever live in them,but they build to low par standards for others.I know many will disagree but such is,the NHT was started to give people the opportunity to own a decent home,look at what is happening.Instead of calling it what it is we grin,bear and justify.Guess it is a.coping strategy for many of us.SMH.

[@kramtonmyrie9037]

Here first

[@TheDelprattFamily]

Bless up!

[@zigdan6346]

that talk is back slang frm school days an hell no jamaicans speak like that

[@shellyannedwards1029]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@mrnogood]

I wouldnt even pay 10k for one of these timy homes. AND theyre breaking in? Naw.

[@cinimon38]

Understand what you are saying but even mona, Beverly hills etc have break ins .....just try and secure your property as best you can

[@stephenwalker4708]

TO EACH HIS OWN "dnt it"

[@amoystuart-johnson]

Name one community that them no break into

[@mrnogood]

@@amoystuart-johnson YOU have lowered your expectations so much that you think that everywhere is like YOUR community. And since you believe that people break in homes in every community, WHY ARENT THERE ANY WALLS BUILT? You wouldn't move to Africa and just live in a non walled house.

[@amoystuart-johnson]

@@mrnogood as mentioned a wall will be make I agree it should of bin built from day one but its not too late... N I've learned something is better than nothing