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The government has approved a rent-to-own programme for select units at the Booby Alley housing development, offering additional pathways to homeownership for eligible residents.<\/p>

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Director General for Communications Maurice Merchant said the initiative will apply only to remaining units after former residents are resettled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCabinet\u2019s decision to implement the rent-to-own model\u2026 will be for remaining units of the 150 units,\u201d Merchant said, noting that individuals who previously lived in the area will receive priority through an exchange arrangement.<\/p>

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He stressed that the programme does not apply to the entire development.<\/p>

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\u201cGovernment is not instituting a rent-to-own for the entire Booby Alley project,\u201d Merchant said. \u201cPersons who lived in Booby Alley before\u2026 will be receiving their units as promised.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The remaining units will be made available to other applicants under the rent-to-own model, which is designed to make homeownership more accessible.<\/p>

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\u201cWe are giving you the opportunity to own a unit\u2026 at affordable rates to ensure that more individuals\u2026 own property in Antigua and Barbuda,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Booby Alley development, located in the Point area, is part of the government\u2019s broader housing and urban renewal programme and will deliver approximately 150 modern condominium units.<\/p>

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Officials said the rent-to-own approach aligns with wider efforts to improve living conditions and expand access to housing, particularly for individuals who may not qualify for traditional mortgages.<\/p>

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\u201cThe aim is to ensure that an individual can afford to own their own home,\u201d Merchant said, adding that pricing will be guided by affordability and market conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Details on eligibility, pricing and management of the development are expected to be released closer to completion of the project.<\/p>\n

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