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The Investor Briefing.
Zone data, CONFOTUR rulings and due-diligence practice — written for the individual investor, dated and sourced.
How Foreigners Actually Close on Property in the DR: 9 Steps
There are no ownership restrictions for foreigners in the Dominican Republic — the process is the same as for locals. Here is the closing sequence, from offer to registered title.
Read the articleFive Red Flags to Check Before You Wire a Deposit
Most pre-construction losses in Punta Cana trace back to the same handful of misses. Here are the five we check first —…
Read the articleLaw 85-25: What the DR’s New Rental Law Changes (and What It Doesn’t) for Punta Cana Investors
The Dominican Republic's first rental-law overhaul in 70 years is back in the headlines — but if your unit runs as an…
Read the articleCONFOTUR in Plain English: What Law 158-01 Actually Waives
The incentive everyone quotes and few verify: what CONFOTUR classification really covers, what it saves on a US$350,000 condo, and the one-word…
Read the articleCap Cana vs. Bávaro: Two Ends of the Same Coast
One is a gated luxury master plan at US$3,600/m²; the other is the tourist core at US$1,750/m² with a stronger cap rate.…
Read the articleThe Punta Cana Price Map, July 2026: US$1,286–3,600/m² Across 12 Zones
Our July 2026 refresh puts the cheapest tracked zone at US$1,286/m² and the most expensive at US$3,600/m² — a 2.8x spread on…
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Advisor or Salesperson? How to Vet the Person Selling You Punta Cana Real Estate
Most foreign buyers spend weeks comparing properties in Punta Cana — and less than five minutes evaluating the person presenting them. That…
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Mortgage Rates in USD for Foreigners in the Dominican Republic 2026: Complete Guide
If you are thinking of buying property in the Dominican Republic as a foreigner, financing in US dollars is one of the…
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Paying for Pre-Construction in Punta Cana: The Payment Plan and the Mortgage, Explained for Foreign Buyers
By Dr. Eduardo Santos Alvarado · Punta Cana Investment Intelligence If you’ve looked at a pre-construction project in Punta Cana, you’ve seen…
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Protect Your Money in Preconstruction: What a Fideicomiso Really Does
Buying off-plan in the Dominican Republic can be one of the smartest ways to enter the market. You lock in a lower…
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The Five Risks of Investing in Punta Cana Real Estate
Serious investors don’t ignore risk — they price it. Buyers who approach the Dominican market deliberately tend to weigh distinct categories of…
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CONFOTUR and Rental Income in the Dominican Republic: What Foreign Buyers Should Understand
Short answer CONFOTUR can reduce certain property-related taxes in the Dominican Republic, but it should not be interpreted as automatic tax-free rental…
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Punta Cana Real Estate Scams: The Red Flags Every Foreign Buyer Should Know
Punta Cana is one of the Caribbean’s most active property markets, and that activity attracts both genuine opportunity and people looking to…
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Property Tax in the Dominican Republic: The IPI, Explained for Foreign Buyers
If you’re buying in Punta Cana, one of the first questions worth answering is simple: will I owe an annual property tax,…
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What Is CONFOTUR? A Foreign Buyer’s Guide to the Dominican Republic’s Tourism Tax Incentive
A Foreign Buyer’s Guide to the DR Tax Incentive (2026) If you are researching property in Punta Cana, CONFOTUR is the single…
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