Publisher’s Note
espite the challenges facing the real estate market in Jamaica, as proud and patriotic Jamaicans we remain hopeful for a resurgence in the industry. We are also confident that because real estate is still the most lucrative investment one can make, our magazine can play its part in stimulating the revival of the industry. A real estate magazine with a twist, Places and Spaces is set to revolutionise the way you view the market as we will do much more than just list properties. Through our accompanying articles, we will help you turn that house into a home. A high end, full glossy publication for the middle market, Places and Spaces will provide real estate listings from major realtors, but we won’t stop there, we will also include informative pieces on home decor and care, as well as stories about those playing their part in advancing our nation’s development. With quality listings, appealing images and matter-of-fact, concise features that entertain as well as inform, we will broaden the scope of the real estate market and make viewing real estate listings a pleasure rather than a chore. Produced by Mapco Printers, Places & Spaces provides a comprehensive guide to real-estate across the length and breadth of the island that showcases prime properties, thus
Michele Gabay Managing Director MAPCO Printers Limited
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appealing to home owners, prospective home owners and investors alike. Whether you are a buyer or seller of property, this magazine will be the ideal place for your business. In this our first issue you will learn how to make your garden grow; the best ways to secure your home; have a chat with Architect Zuar Ard Jarrett about his passion for building structures that are out of the box yet functional, plus decide if a home office right for you. Always an advocate for entrepreneurship and building Brand Jamaica, we feature the newest entrant into the local furniture market, Jamaica Room, where clean, simple yet stylish furniture is a given. So hop aboard the real estate wagon of success and join forces with Places and Spaces magazine because if you love it, you will list it!!
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