Buying Guides.
Step-by-step guides for purchasing property in the Dominican Republic — from due diligence to closing.
11 min readBuilding 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.
11 min readHow 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.
10 min readHOA 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.
11 min readWire 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.
10 min readDominican 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.
11 min readPitfalls 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.
11 min readCanadian 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.
11 min readProperty 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.
10 min readBuying 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.
12 min readPre-Construction Property in the DR: Risks, Rewards & Red Flags
A data-driven guide to buying pre-construction property in the Dominican Republic — covering real risks, genuine rewards, developer red flags, and the due diligence steps that protect your deposit.
12 min readHidden Costs of Buying Property in the Dominican Republic
The listing price is just the beginning. Here's every hidden cost of buying DR property — from transfer taxes and legal fees to ongoing expenses most agents never mention.
12 min readHow to Negotiate Real Estate Deals in the Dominican Republic
A data-driven guide to negotiating real estate deals in the Dominican Republic, covering cultural norms, pricing tactics, and strategies that actually save foreign buyers money.