LSA Secondary School Quiz and Debate Final
On Wednesday 31st May 2017, the Land Settlement Agency hosted the Finals of the LSA Secondary School Quiz and Debate Competition at the Government Plaza Auditorium on Richmond Street, Port of Spain. Four schools advanced to the final after a keenly fought sixteen (16) team quiz leg, an eight (8) team debate quarter-final round, and Read moreThe Honourable Randall Mitchell – Opening Remarks for the Official Opening of the GP
OPENING REMARKS FOR THE OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE GP Read more
Thirty-one members of the Protective Service receive keys to HDC homes
On Wednesday May 17, Housing and Urban Development Minister, Randall Mitchell and his Cabinet colleague, National Security Minister Edmund Dillon presented keys to thirty-one members of the protective services who met the requirements for Government-subsidised housing in fulfillment of the government policy of 10% allocation to that group . This presentation took place at the
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Correction: LSA did not participate in the demolition of illegal structures
The Land Settlement Agency (LSA) wishes to highlight and correct an article written by Shaliza Hassanali and Ralph Banwarie and published as the cover story of today’s Guardian newspaper titled “LSA demolishes 15 homes in Valencia”. The LSA asserts that it nor its officers participated in yesterday’s demolition of illegal structures on State Lands in
Read moreOwning your first home has never been this easy through the TTMF
The Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago has revised the Affordable Housing Programme. If your household income is $14,000 or lower per month, you can now access 2% mortgage financing for properties (HDC or on the Open Market) valued up to TT$1,000,000. Features of the 2% facility: A graduated payment mortgage arrangement is Read more
Steps in purchasing a home on the private market
Determine your budget The first step is to determine your budget. How much will you be able to afford in monthly payments? If you are a couple purchasing your first property then its 35% of your joint monthly income. Credit Score and Mortgage Availability The next step is to determine your credit status by visiting
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Housing Minister receives a Courtesy Call from Habitat for Humanity International Director
Ms. Mónica Ramírez Londoño, Director of Housing and Human Settlements for Habitat for Humanity International (Latin America and the Caribbean) paid a courtesy call on the Honourable Randall Mitchell, Minister of Housing and Urban Development, today (March 13, 2017) at the Minister’s South Quay office. Ms. Londoño’s visit to Trinidad and Tobago coincides with Habitat
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