Legal & Tax.
Legal guides for buying property in the DR — taxes, CONFOTUR, title transfer, and foreigner ownership.
7 min readHow to Check a Dominican Republic Real Estate Agent Is Legitimate
The Dominican Republic does not yet license real estate agents, so anyone can call themselves one. Here are the four checks that actually tell you who you are dealing with.
9 min readWhat Real Estate Agents Actually Charge in the Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic has a published commission standard — 5% minimum on urban sales, one month's rent on annual leases. Here is the full schedule, and the 18% tax on top that catches sellers out.
8 min readWhat to Do When a Dominican Real Estate Agent Behaves Badly
There is a real disciplinary process for Dominican real estate agents — an ethics committee, written complaints, and sanctions up to expulsion. Most foreign buyers have never heard of it.
7 min readThe Dominican Republic Is About to License Real Estate Agents
A bill passed the Dominican Senate in April 2026 that would license every real estate agent in the country through MIVHED. What it requires, and what it means for buyers.
12 min readBeachfront Land in the DR: The 60-Metre Rule Explained
Every 'first-line beachfront' lot in the DR sits 60 metres from water the state owns. This guide explains the maritime zone law, what oceanfront land actually costs in Samaná and beyond, and what buyers must verify before signing.
10 min readEnvironmental Rules for DR Beachfront & Protected-Area Property
A data-driven guide to environmental regulations for Dominican Republic construction near beaches and protected areas — the 60-metre rule, permits, and the red flags that sink deals.
10 min readThe DR Digital Nomad Visa: Work Remotely from Paradise
A practical, honest guide to living and working remotely from the Dominican Republic — the visa reality, costs, best towns, and what most blogs get wrong.
11 min readRenting Out Your DR Property: Permits, Rules & Taxes
A practical, honest guide to the legal requirements, permits, and tax obligations for renting out your Dominican Republic property — from Airbnb rules to income tax.
10 min readProperty Disputes in the DR: Resolve Conflicts & Protect Your Title
A practical guide to the most common property disputes in the Dominican Republic — from title overlaps to fraud — and exactly how to resolve them and protect your ownership.
10 min readDominican Republic Property Tax Guide: IPI, Transfer & Capital Gains
A complete, numbers-first guide to Dominican property taxes: the 3% transfer tax at purchase, annual IPI, 27% capital gains at sale, and how CONFOTUR can wipe most of it out.
11 min readThe DR Real Estate Closing Process: From Offer to Keys
A step-by-step breakdown of the Dominican Republic property closing process — every stage from accepted offer to registered title, with real timelines and costs.
10 min readDR Inheritance Laws: What Happens to Your Property When You Die
Dominican inheritance laws include forced heirship rules that override your will. Learn how succession works for foreign property owners and how to protect your estate plan.