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@Expatlife4us

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American looking for information about Dominican Republic

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American

Lives in Cabarete, Puerto Plata

Speaks English, learning Spanish and French

Registration: 25 May 2018

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Expatlife4us replied to a thread
8 months ago
planner

Immigration and Overstay Issues by planner

We are posting this more prominently so people do not miss it. We can confirm that tourists are being turned away at the entry points who have "overstayed the tourist visa multiple times". Please be aware that this might happen to YOU! At ...

Expatlife4us

Thanks Uncle Buck, it worked when I tried it again and selected English, then the drop down options appeared. As for coming and going and staying longer, I may try the overstay next year when I am retired and have more time, but I have mixed ... Read More

Expatlife4us replied to a thread
8 months ago
planner

Immigration and Overstay Issues by planner

We are posting this more prominently so people do not miss it. We can confirm that tourists are being turned away at the entry points who have "overstayed the tourist visa multiple times". Please be aware that this might happen to YOU! At ...

Expatlife4us

I should say it will not let me proceed without completing the other two fields. Read More

Expatlife4us replied to a thread
8 months ago
planner

Immigration and Overstay Issues by planner

We are posting this more prominently so people do not miss it. We can confirm that tourists are being turned away at the entry points who have "overstayed the tourist visa multiple times". Please be aware that this might happen to YOU! At ...

Expatlife4us

Wow, the form asks for the province, Municipality and Sector, but once I enter Puerto Plata as the province, there are no drop downs for the other two and the filed will not accept typing in Sosua or any other nearby city and it will not let me ... Read More

Expatlife4us replied to a thread
8 months ago
planner

Immigration and Overstay Issues by planner

We are posting this more prominently so people do not miss it. We can confirm that tourists are being turned away at the entry points who have "overstayed the tourist visa multiple times". Please be aware that this might happen to YOU! At ...

Expatlife4us

Thank you!!! Read More

Expatlife4us replied to a thread
8 months ago
planner

Immigration and Overstay Issues by planner

We are posting this more prominently so people do not miss it. We can confirm that tourists are being turned away at the entry points who have "overstayed the tourist visa multiple times". Please be aware that this might happen to YOU! At ...

Expatlife4us

It has been a while since our last trip to the DR so I am sure things have changed. We are flying into Puerto Plata at the end of next month. We are not planning to overstay on our this trip, but I have a question that is not quite on topic, but I ... Read More

Expatlife4us replied to a thread
9 months ago
UncleBuck

WillieWeb Has Passed by UncleBuck

I just read on another blog that WillieWeb has passed. He had been battling cancer, and a new lump showed up in his jaw/throat. He was not seeking treatment for this particular issue.He was a very active and informative contributor, with a ...

Expatlife4us

Yes, very sad and he will be missed. I too found his insights helpful and had hoped to meet him in person next year after we retired and could spend time there in the DR. Read More

Expatlife4us replied to a thread
last year
Guest6873

CONSTRUCTION BUDGET/ESTIMATION by Guest6873

Is there a prevailing rate - $ or pesos/square meter - for new home construction in the DR. Will this rate vary depending where in the DR the house is being built? People never give a fixed fee - always some additional fees somewhere. Very ...

Expatlife4us

Thank you, good ideas and I don’t plan to use those who charge those exorbitant fees. another wanted 70% down payment. i have already been burned once by paying before work was completed or not completed properly before I could inspect the ... Read More

Expatlife4us replied to a thread
last year
Guest6873

CONSTRUCTION BUDGET/ESTIMATION by Guest6873

Is there a prevailing rate - $ or pesos/square meter - for new home construction in the DR. Will this rate vary depending where in the DR the house is being built? People never give a fixed fee - always some additional fees somewhere. Very ...

Expatlife4us

and I had another one quote me $29,000 USD to manage the process, but they were Russian, not Dominican. Read More

Expatlife4us replied to a thread
last year
Guest6873

CONSTRUCTION BUDGET/ESTIMATION by Guest6873

Is there a prevailing rate - $ or pesos/square meter - for new home construction in the DR. Will this rate vary depending where in the DR the house is being built? People never give a fixed fee - always some additional fees somewhere. Very ...

Expatlife4us

@TippjThanks, I have been asking those doing the quotes about making sure they have contingencies built into the budget and nobody has put those in as yet, so I have to hold back some money in my budget to account for that myself. So far, the quotes ... Read More

Expatlife4us replied to a thread
last year
Guest6873

CONSTRUCTION BUDGET/ESTIMATION by Guest6873

Is there a prevailing rate - $ or pesos/square meter - for new home construction in the DR. Will this rate vary depending where in the DR the house is being built? People never give a fixed fee - always some additional fees somewhere. Very ...

Expatlife4us

i appreciate the added detail. i am not sure if we can wait for him, especially if is a little on the high side compared to locals. we just need to fond the best combination of quality and affordability.thanks! Read More

Expatlife4us replied to a thread
last year
Guest6873

CONSTRUCTION BUDGET/ESTIMATION by Guest6873

Is there a prevailing rate - $ or pesos/square meter - for new home construction in the DR. Will this rate vary depending where in the DR the house is being built? People never give a fixed fee - always some additional fees somewhere. Very ...

Expatlife4us

@2VPsoldierThank you, we were able to Google his number then connect on WhatsApp, nice guy, but he is tied up for a while on projects. Thanks for the referral ! Read More

Expatlife4us replied to a thread
last year
Guest6873

CONSTRUCTION BUDGET/ESTIMATION by Guest6873

Is there a prevailing rate - $ or pesos/square meter - for new home construction in the DR. Will this rate vary depending where in the DR the house is being built? People never give a fixed fee - always some additional fees somewhere. Very ...

Expatlife4us

@2VPsoldierthank you for the reply, he sounds like he might have the capabilities I am looking for. Read More

Expatlife4us replied to a thread
last year
Guest6873

CONSTRUCTION BUDGET/ESTIMATION by Guest6873

Is there a prevailing rate - $ or pesos/square meter - for new home construction in the DR. Will this rate vary depending where in the DR the house is being built? People never give a fixed fee - always some additional fees somewhere. Very ...

Expatlife4us

@Tippj Thank you for the reply. The work I need to have done is pretty substantial, but I would be interested in getting his info. Read More

Expatlife4us replied to a thread
last year
Guest6873

CONSTRUCTION BUDGET/ESTIMATION by Guest6873

Is there a prevailing rate - $ or pesos/square meter - for new home construction in the DR. Will this rate vary depending where in the DR the house is being built? People never give a fixed fee - always some additional fees somewhere. Very ...

Expatlife4us

Hi everyone,Can someone recommend a builder that does quality work at a fair price in the Sosua area. I need to redo what my previuos builder did wrong and then finish our house. Thanks, Read More

Expatlife4us replied to a thread
last year
rlwoodz

DR Real Estate Market by rlwoodz

I have watched the real estate market there and see a surge in new construction prices.  I've also talked to agents who say the same thing.  Driving prices are both demand and increased materials costs.  My focus has been on primarily ...

Expatlife4us

@mrbreal55 I would be interested to get information about your builder. Read More