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Legal guides for buying property in the DR — taxes, CONFOTUR, title transfer, and foreigner ownership.
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7 articles
Contracts & Closing
Intermediate10 min
Property 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.
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Evalua Editorial TeamJune 28, 2026
Taxes & CONFOTUR
Intermediate10 min
Dominican 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.
Evalua Editorial TeamJune 24, 2026
Contracts & Closing
Intermediate11 min
The 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.
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Evalua Editorial TeamJune 24, 2026
Legal
10 min
DR 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.
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Evalua Editorial TeamMarch 17, 2026
Legal
12 min
Due Diligence Checklist: How to Verify Property Title in the DR
A complete step-by-step checklist for verifying property title in the Dominican Republic, including the certificación del estado jurídico and critical red flags every foreign buyer must know.
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Evalua Editorial TeamMarch 1, 2026
Legal
11 min
CONFOTUR Tax Benefits Explained: Save $50K+ on DR Property
CONFOTUR is the Dominican Republic's most powerful tax incentive for property buyers. Learn exactly how it works, who qualifies, and how much you'll actually save.
Evalua Editorial TeamMarch 1, 2026
Legal
12 min
Legal Requirements for Foreigners Buying Property in the DR
Everything international buyers need to know about Dominican Republic property law — from full freehold ownership rights and title verification to taxes, CONFOTUR incentives, and the legal pitfalls to avoid.
Evalua Editorial TeamMarch 1, 2026