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Buying Guides.

Step-by-step guides for purchasing property in the Dominican Republic — from due diligence to closing.

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August 21, 2026
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How to Choose a Property Manager in the Dominican Republic10 min read
Property TypesAugust 21, 2026

How to Choose a Property Manager in the Dominican Republic

A practical guide to vetting property managers in the DR — the fees you'll actually pay, the red flags that cost owners money, and the questions that separate professionals from the rest.

By Evalua Editorial Team
Renting Before Buying in the DR: The Trial Period That Saves Thousands11 min read
Getting StartedAugust 21, 2026

Renting Before Buying in the DR: The Trial Period That Saves Thousands

A long-term rental before you buy is the cheapest insurance policy in Dominican real estate. Here's how a trial period exposes the truths listings hide.

By Evalua Editorial Team
Buying Land in the Dominican Republic: Foreign Investor Guide13 min read
Due DiligenceAugust 20, 2026

Buying Land in the Dominican Republic: Foreign Investor Guide

A thorough, data-driven guide to buying land in the Dominican Republic as a foreign investor — covering due diligence, deslinde surveys, zoning rules, taxes, and the real cost benchmarks you need before signing anything.

By Evalua Editorial Team
Building a House in the Dominican Republic: Complete Guide11 min read
Property TypesAugust 10, 2026

Building a House in the Dominican Republic: Complete Guide

A data-driven guide to building a house in the Dominican Republic — real construction costs per sqm, zoning rules, permit timelines, and what can legally be built in Las Terrenas and beyond.

By Evalua Editorial Team
How to Make an Offer on DR Property: Negotiation Guide11 min read
NegotiationAugust 4, 2026

How to Make an Offer on DR Property: Negotiation Guide

A step-by-step guide to making a competitive, legally sound offer on Dominican Republic real estate — covering negotiation tactics, offer letters, promesa de venta contracts, and what most buyers get wrong.

By Evalua Editorial Team
HOA Fees in the Dominican Republic: What Buyers Must Know10 min read
Due DiligenceJuly 30, 2026

HOA Fees in the Dominican Republic: What Buyers Must Know

A data-driven breakdown of HOA fees in the Dominican Republic — what they cover, what they don't, and how much you'll really pay in Las Terrenas, Punta Cana, and Cap Cana.

By Evalua Editorial Team
Wire Transfers for DR Property: Fees, Timing & Best Practices11 min read
FinancingJuly 25, 2026

Wire Transfers for DR Property: Fees, Timing & Best Practices

A practical breakdown of international wire transfers for DR property purchases: real fees, timing, exchange-rate traps, and the paper trail your closing depends on.

By Evalua Editorial Team
Dominican Diaspora Guide: Investing in DR Real Estate from Abroad10 min read
Getting StartedJuly 19, 2026

Dominican Diaspora Guide: Investing in DR Real Estate from Abroad

A practical, data-driven guide for the Dominican diaspora buying real estate back home — covering remote closing, family risk, financing, taxes, and management.

By Evalua Editorial Team
Pitfalls of Buying Property in the Dominican Republic: 9 Costly Mistakes11 min read
Due DiligenceJuly 15, 2026

Pitfalls of Buying Property in the Dominican Republic: 9 Costly Mistakes

The 9 most expensive mistakes foreign buyers make in the Dominican Republic — from title fraud to inflated rental promises — and exactly how to avoid each one.

By Evalua Editorial Team
Canadian Buyer's Guide to Dominican Republic Real Estate11 min read
Getting StartedJuly 5, 2026

Canadian Buyer's Guide to Dominican Republic Real Estate

A data-driven guide for Canadians buying in the DR — covering CRA reporting, the CAD-USD-DOP currency chain, snowbird stays, and the real cost of ownership.

By Evalua Editorial Team
Property Inspection Guide for the DR: What to Check Before You Buy11 min read
Due DiligenceJune 29, 2026

Property Inspection Guide for the DR: What to Check Before You Buy

A practical, room-by-room checklist for inspecting Dominican Republic property — from cracked beams to water pressure to title verification — so you don't inherit someone else's problems.

By Evalua Editorial Team
Buying Property Remotely in the DR: Power of Attorney & Due Diligence10 min read
Due DiligenceJune 20, 2026

Buying Property Remotely in the DR: Power of Attorney & Due Diligence

A complete guide to buying Dominican Republic property without flying in — how power of attorney works, the due diligence that protects you, and the red flags to avoid.

By Evalua Editorial Team