ricomozo
American looking for information about Dominican Republic
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Vehicle Transport by Angiearias85
Has anyone had a good experience having a vehicle transported from the US to D.R.looking to ship mine from Hawaii. Im a little nervous it will get lost or stolen.
The owned for a year is not set in stone. It must be within 5 years , but I know of several expats that brought a new vehicle in the states and shipped shortly thereafter. The key was to ship using an auto importer and not as an individual Read More
Beaches in Punta Cana by polo1club
Question: Are there any nice quiet beaches in Punta Cana that is not for all inclusive hotels? I am going to be looking at apartments there and want to know if beach access will be possible if in a private home not directly on beach ? Thanks
Macao is a public beach, uvero alto is a nice beach. Cabeo del torro is an excellent beach, and Playa Blanca are all beaches open to the public and not restricted to hotel. Although Play Blanca and Cabeza Del Torro may require a purchase which I ... Read More
To purchase a car by Daniella Maugeri
What do I need to purchase a car from New York in dominican republic mu fiance there and I want to purchase a car I have one here that is paid off through a dealer in the United States
@WillieWeb Thank you for you very detailed and accurate reply. That was my very point I wanted to make out that some luxury vehicles and vehicles in general should not be discouraged because of the import cost. And I still posit that the costs are ... Read More
To purchase a car by Daniella Maugeri
What do I need to purchase a car from New York in dominican republic mu fiance there and I want to purchase a car I have one here that is paid off through a dealer in the United States
I personally imported my 2017 BMW X1 to Punta Cana and have been pleased and more than satisfied with the results. The shipping cost from MD was $1100 and I paid approximately around $5000 give or take in customs tax to aduna and I think an extra ... Read More
Living in DR is not for everyone! by polo1club
I see more negative information about DR then usual. I realize that its not the same as living in the US, Europe, Canada or Brazil, but it is a different country different cultures and different traditions, The people are loud and festive sometimes ...
I agree with most of it, but being forced into silence out of fear of discussion is not the answer either. I would expect to come to a forum like this to be WARNED of the many pitfalls to protect others. We all know that the DR can be a very ... Read More
Homeowners Insurance by Allor925
Making a condo purchase in Bavaro and looking at HO Insurance. Any help on questions below would be appreciated. TIA! Is it required in the RD? Reputable Companies? Any Idea of annual cost range?
Hi Dominicanadamike Could you send me a PM about HO insurance as well. I recently purchased a new built villa in bavaro as well and am looking in to insurance information Thanks Rico Read More
Pre Construction In Vista Cana, Punta Cana by sweetapplecee
Hello All! My name is Renee. I visited Cap Cana last year and fell in love. I started looking into possible investing in a pre construction for rental and would be our vacation home a couple months out of the year and was told the new area of Vista ...
I agree wholeheartedly that you should vet your realtor and as always be prepared to walk away. Our realtor was a UK expat that now is a DR citizen . She was working for our best interest and after me advising her of our budget and wishes sh mapped ... Read More
Pre Construction In Vista Cana, Punta Cana by sweetapplecee
Hello All! My name is Renee. I visited Cap Cana last year and fell in love. I started looking into possible investing in a pre construction for rental and would be our vacation home a couple months out of the year and was told the new area of Vista ...
We flew down last October to see several different properties. I would not buy virtually, it’s too easy to make properties and neighborhood more attractive than they are in real time. It’s just as important to get to know the ... Read More
Pre Construction In Vista Cana, Punta Cana by sweetapplecee
Hello All! My name is Renee. I visited Cap Cana last year and fell in love. I started looking into possible investing in a pre construction for rental and would be our vacation home a couple months out of the year and was told the new area of Vista ...
I have brought a pre construction custom home in Bavaro Punta Cana. I too did not purchase in the pricier Cap Cana but I brought in a gated community named Don Pablo and it’s 5 minutes from San Juan shopping center, 15 minutes from Punta Cana ... Read More