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Canadian looking for information about Dominican Republic

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Registration: 24 April 2013

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calgary flame replied to a thread
10 years ago
Peterbandinel

Casa linda by Peterbandinel

Anybody have any experience with using caribbean dream home management as a management company for casa linda villas? Any other options and what are the maintenance fees for casa linda area

calgary flame

Bbakes So you have owned a villa for eight years now.I am assuming it is in casa linda.And you rent it out through CDV. May I ask what is there percentage charge per rental income?RCL percentage is way too high for my liking.But even if you rent ... Read More

calgary flame replied to a thread
10 years ago
Peterbandinel

Casa linda by Peterbandinel

Anybody have any experience with using caribbean dream home management as a management company for casa linda villas? Any other options and what are the maintenance fees for casa linda area

calgary flame

Bob Thanks for the reply,and believe me I will get back to you for some advice.So you have clients that have purchased in CL.Are you aware of the home owners group?It just started about 3 months ago,can only access if you own there.It is in ... Read More

calgary flame replied to a thread
10 years ago
Peterbandinel

Casa linda by Peterbandinel

Anybody have any experience with using caribbean dream home management as a management company for casa linda villas? Any other options and what are the maintenance fees for casa linda area

calgary flame

BOB Thanks for the response but your mistaken those folks do not make anything for their pockets.And they work hard to pay for those couple of trips per year.If you have know first hand that some some folks in RCL actually make a profit from rental ... Read More

calgary flame replied to a thread
10 years ago
Peterbandinel

Casa linda by Peterbandinel

Anybody have any experience with using caribbean dream home management as a management company for casa linda villas? Any other options and what are the maintenance fees for casa linda area

calgary flame

HI I know first hand what their fees are.Basically sub division fees are the same for everybody,roughly $290.00 USD. a month.Admin.fees $25.00,Water $25.00,Pool and Garden $115.00,Internet $30.00, Cable $17.00,Electricity for June was ... Read More

calgary flame replied to a thread
11 years ago
JenniferL

So how about books? by JenniferL

Reading on DR1 I've gotten the impression that not only are books very expensive, they're also hard to get your hands on. Is this true? When I was in DR I didn't have time (and really didn't even think about) checking for books. We love to read ...

calgary flame

I have about a hundred german books sitting in laundry baskets waiting patiently for my return.They are looking for a new home. The new owner has been ignoring these books and there getting lonely.They want to be held and book marked for all to ... Read More

calgary flame replied to a thread
11 years ago
Christine

Buying property in Dominican Republic by Christine

Hi, can a foreigner buy property in Dominican Republic ? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in Dominican Republic ? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in ...

calgary flame

Bob I sent you pm. Read More

calgary flame replied to a thread
11 years ago
Christine

Buying property in Dominican Republic by Christine

Hi, can a foreigner buy property in Dominican Republic ? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in Dominican Republic ? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in ...

calgary flame

No I never met eric when I was there,I'm not going to use anyone affiliated with RCL.But I am using a contractor that does lots of work in RCL.We met twice I gave them a budget,and there still working on it.Another week I will have something to work ... Read More

calgary flame replied to a thread
11 years ago
Christine

Buying property in Dominican Republic by Christine

Hi, can a foreigner buy property in Dominican Republic ? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in Dominican Republic ? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in ...

calgary flame

I bought in Residencial Casa Linda. Its a gated community with security patrols every half hour.The monthly fees are considerably high.But its well worth it. At this time I have no desire to move to the dr. fulltime.I like Calgary summers no ... Read More

calgary flame replied to a thread
11 years ago
Christine

Buying property in Dominican Republic by Christine

Hi, can a foreigner buy property in Dominican Republic ? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in Dominican Republic ? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in ...

calgary flame

I bought a house after just two visits and short visits at that. I did not live or rent there,and I found the whole process to be easy,fast and efficient.Easier than buying a house in Calgary. I did internet research for about 8 months before I ... Read More

calgary flame replied to a thread
11 years ago
calgary flame

Renovations by calgary flame

HI everyone Will be arriving tomorrow afternoon.I will be staying at my villa that I bought in Jan. The location is Residencial Casa Linda,5 sosua.I need to do some extensive upgrades.Will be requiring a clay tile roof repairman as I have around 40 ...

calgary flame

thanks planner and bob k I do intend to talk to everyone at casa linda.I'm just about to head out the door to yyc airport.Bob I will pm you tomorrow or friday.Maybe we can hook up. Thanks again and take care Read More

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11 years ago

Renovations

HI everyone Will be arriving tomorrow afternoon.I will be staying at my villa that I bought in Jan. The location is Residencial Casa Linda,5 sosua.I need to do some extensive upgrades.Will be requiring a clay tile roof repairman as I have around 40 ... Read More