dinosinc
Canadian looking for information about Dominican Republic
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Hoping to buy property in the next 6 months by dpatient63
Hi my name is Debra, me and my husband Andrew are hoping to buy a property in the next six months.We have 5 years left before we retire but would like to be established in the DR before then.I'm a receptionist in a care home and my husband is a ...
rent before you buy Read More
Sosua Beach closing for renovations - the vendors have to go now by windeguy
Danny owns Malibu Beach Bar, or I should say owned since all the vendors now have to leave for the renovations:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPElF3zgyLA
They have been talking about the reno of the beach since I bought property 5 yeas again, so now the day has come, this is no overnight or couple of week fix... it going to be months. Sad day Read More
Wiring in a new-build... by danimcdg34
Hi again.There is a concrete block house being built down the street. All the walls are up but I don't see any allowances made for wiring or plumbing. I watched some you- tube videos ( produced in USA) and homeowner was installing runs ...
one thing i found is that they don't run a neutral wire, if you plan on using any smart switches to control smart lighting you wont be able to I had to figure out a work around after the fact... Read More
Realtors representing both parties by vixenmartine
Good morning, I was referred to a realtor by an American attorney who lives in LT. I'm based in Sosua. She took me around to look at places a few days ago. I noticed that whenever I tried to negotiate prices with the seller ...
I used Guido Perdomo, he is located in Sosua, and is very professional, all of my Canadian friends have used him. Read More
Becoming a Snowbird! by zoramcintyre
Hi everyone! My parents are looking to retire in the beautiful DR and I am in the process of sourcing / investigating building or buying them a home… we’re from Toronto, canada and have had about enough of long cold winters! My ...
I have to continue to market my rental property on multiple rental sites to maintain about a 50-60 % rental base. Read More
Canadian Living fully in DR by claudineenvacances
Hi everyone,Nice to meet you. I’m new in this forum. I would like to know if there are Canadian who lives a year long in DR and people from Quebec. I know it is a basics questions but it’s difficult to get the information.I have ...
You will need to get tax advice from the CRA or your tax account, as for staying past your provinces out of country guidelines, I know in my province if I was to stay longer I would have a waiting period to regain my health care. Read More
Buying furniture in Dominican republic by Bettyboopy
Does anyone know if furniture is expensive in Dominican? Bedroom living room set and fridge and Stive plus washer spinner. Need a good place to go buy these items. Would appreciate any responses. Puerto plata area in the city. Thank you!!
tax was built into the shipping cost, total weight was 400 lbs Miami to Sosua for all three sets total 1000.00 Read More
Buying furniture in Dominican republic by Bettyboopy
Does anyone know if furniture is expensive in Dominican? Bedroom living room set and fridge and Stive plus washer spinner. Need a good place to go buy these items. Would appreciate any responses. Puerto plata area in the city. Thank you!!
I ordered 3 sets of patio furniture from Amazon to freight forwarder in Miami and set via boat, taxes and freight was still cheaper than one set in the DR, if you can find anything good... right now Read More
Breaking News: Covid19 Vaccination Card Needed to Enter Public Places by Guest2022
Public and private: [i][b]They will require a vaccination card with two doses to attend public places, companies and educational ...
Yep Returning to the Mother land of Canada you require a negative PCR test Read More
Breaking News: Covid19 Vaccination Card Needed to Enter Public Places by Guest2022
Public and private: [i][b]They will require a vaccination card with two doses to attend public places, companies and educational ...
From GOV Can website; Vaccine requirements for travellers Effective October 30, travellers will need to be fully vaccinated in order to board. Specifically, the vaccination requirement will apply to all travellers 12 years of age and older who ... Read More
Shipping by mutantbee
Curious about recent experiences people have had with package forwarding companies. My buddy who is from Santiago says he's been using Transexpress for years and his family is happy with it. Any other company recommendations for getting my ...
Its a crap shoot, I have and others I know bring into (POP) a suit case full of stuff for our villas and have never had an issue. They only seem to be concerned with large boxes they think are TV's. I brought two beach chairs in a box this past ... Read More
Firestick or Chromecast? by Tripp789
We’re visiting in January. And while we know we will have wireless, we don’t know how “smart” our tv will be. Has anyone had any experience with either of these device? Can we connect with our Netflix and Amazon streaming ...
Yes i connect to both services when there on my smart tv and firestick Read More
Storing Items in the DR by ryan_mccredie
Knowing the climate I am curious to know any and all storage tips. I am talking about clothing, linens, silverware (prob not real silver lol), cloth furniture, electronics, beach equipment, appliances, etc. Just buying first home in the DR North ...
We use Jumbo vacuum bags, they work great Read More
Fertilizer Spikes
what about just slow release palm tree fertilizer that you just spread out ? Read More
Beach Access
okay thanks for the tip I will check it out next week cheers Read More
Beach Access
Hello all wondering if someone can tell me if there is parking and public access to playa dorada beach in Puerto Plata, thinking of checking out the beach. Read More
Fertilizer Spikes
Wondering if anyone has seen Palm Tree Fertilizer Spikes in the Sosua area shops Read More
Is VRBO a reliable site to book condo rentals? by franny6
Hello: my partner and I are coming to the DR in February to start scouting out rental properties (and for some sand and sun). Has anyone had experience booking through vrbo.com. We would like something n the Cabarete/Sosua area.
I have used VRBO and have a VRBO property in the DR they are are owned by home away one of the biggest property rental companies. Read More
Hola amigos by Overandback
Greetings all This is my first post here.... So I will give you some background on myself. I'm 45, live in Canada and have 2 kids. My gf and I have been taking the kids (she has 2 as well) to all inclusives for the past few years. But now as ...
I suggest reading the forum posts there is a lot of good info here cheers Read More
Pool Maintenance by garyclarke1962
Hi, I've been looking at the real estate adverts of homes in places like Sosua & Cabarete, and have noticed that a lot of the places have smallish pools in the garden. I was wondering how much it costs to maintain one of these for a year ...
I have a guy that come three time a week and does my pool and gardening 3000 peso a month. chemical are handled by my property mananger Read More
Parking
I have never noticed, BUT when dropping off or picking some up from the POP airport, do you have to pay for parking and if so anyone know how much ? thx Read More
New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourself here 1st quarter of 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Dominican Republic forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell ...
Great they are from Canada and know there stuff contact Colleen Read More
New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourself here 1st quarter of 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Dominican Republic forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell ...
Drproperties.ca are realtors I used then to help me with my property Read More
New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourself here 1st quarter of 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Dominican Republic forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell ...
Are you referring to DR properties or Casa Linda, as they are not one and the same Read More
Internet and cable service
Can anyone make a recommendation on either of these two cable and internet services providers, I'm in Sousa ocean village and I'm told our options are Codetel and Delancer Read More
Looking for a Recomendation by dinosinc
Hello all, I looking to get a TV about 46-50 inches, can anyone recommend a good place to go and a general idea on average cost, I would be looking in the Sosua, Puertp Plata area cheers
yes good point, forgot that.... LED, smart TV, HD does not need to be name brand thx Read More
Looking for a Recomendation
Hello all, I looking to get a TV about 46-50 inches, can anyone recommend a good place to go and a general idea on average cost, I would be looking in the Sosua, Puertp Plata area cheers Read More
What is the norm and formalities ? Building a villa by Precision Engineer
Hello everyone ! We have a quandary I would like to ask your professional opinion. We have picked a site in a gated community in which to build a villa. We have been pre- approved for a loan from the bank there. However, the will not formally ...
Hey Jim Glad to hear you got your deposit money back, I'm going to PM with some info cheers Read More
North Coast Recent Events by planner
There has been a lot of social media activity the last 3 days on the North Coast regarding the actions of the police and Immigration officials. Here is what I have been told happened: Expats from a variety of countries were stopped and checked ...
Thanks for the update. What they did was certainly not the way to promote the area that's for sure..... Read More
What is the norm and formalities ? Building a villa by Precision Engineer
Hello everyone ! We have a quandary I would like to ask your professional opinion. We have picked a site in a gated community in which to build a villa. We have been pre- approved for a loan from the bank there. However, the will not formally ...
Thanks, all the best Jim Read More
What is the norm and formalities ? Building a villa by Precision Engineer
Hello everyone ! We have a quandary I would like to ask your professional opinion. We have picked a site in a gated community in which to build a villa. We have been pre- approved for a loan from the bank there. However, the will not formally ...
Wow!! I hope everything works out for the best for you keep us posted... looks like we wont be next door neighbors Read More
Surge protection
Hello, wondering if folks are using whole house surge protection on their electrical panel, plus plug in surge protection for washing machines and fridges, if so any particular brands thanks Read More
North Coast needs your HELP by Bob K
As many of you may know from my other posts as well as some of the news outlets the North Coast of the Dominican Republic is a major disaster area. We have received over 50 inches of rain over the last 3 weeks with major flooding in many areas ...
shared and donated to cheers Read More
playa Limon property. by lasterrenas
Hallo from Chicago, Last year we bought property on Playa Limon,Miches. We are planning to build a House and retire in DR. In January we got title for the Land and thru our realtor we found Surveyor to mark the Property and some people to build a ...
I would recommend title insurance if your not 100% clear or confident that what your paying for is not clear and free, just because your realtors says it is do not trust them. Read More
What is the norm and formalities ? Building a villa by Precision Engineer
Hello everyone ! We have a quandary I would like to ask your professional opinion. We have picked a site in a gated community in which to build a villa. We have been pre- approved for a loan from the bank there. However, the will not formally ...
I sent you a PM Read More
What is the norm and formalities ? Building a villa by Precision Engineer
Hello everyone ! We have a quandary I would like to ask your professional opinion. We have picked a site in a gated community in which to build a villa. We have been pre- approved for a loan from the bank there. However, the will not formally ...
Yes we will be installing AC in all three bedrooms and will add a rough in for main area for future install Read More
What is the norm and formalities ? Building a villa by Precision Engineer
Hello everyone ! We have a quandary I would like to ask your professional opinion. We have picked a site in a gated community in which to build a villa. We have been pre- approved for a loan from the bank there. However, the will not formally ...
Well everything takes time here I'm sure it will all work out, as for construction well all I can say is its different not what I'm used too I did look at the mechanics and it seems to be correct venting and slope etc the electrics look ... Read More
What is the norm and formalities ? Building a villa by Precision Engineer
Hello everyone ! We have a quandary I would like to ask your professional opinion. We have picked a site in a gated community in which to build a villa. We have been pre- approved for a loan from the bank there. However, the will not formally ...
We are from Toronto now living in Calgary AB, We are dealing directly with the developer and it has been good, they have been very easy to work with, we made a ton of changes to the floor plan and lot and most of it has been done via email and phone ... Read More
What is the norm and formalities ? Building a villa by Precision Engineer
Hello everyone ! We have a quandary I would like to ask your professional opinion. We have picked a site in a gated community in which to build a villa. We have been pre- approved for a loan from the bank there. However, the will not formally ...
We will be neighbors, we are lot 9 I'm here now doing a construction site reciew/vacation We are not fiancing so it's a non issue for us Hope things work out for you Read More
What is the norm and formalities ? Building a villa by Precision Engineer
Hello everyone ! We have a quandary I would like to ask your professional opinion. We have picked a site in a gated community in which to build a villa. We have been pre- approved for a loan from the bank there. However, the will not formally ...
I'm building in villas marinas we may soon be neighbors Read More
Gifts - customs declaration
Question as a non resident, I'm bringing a few items as gifts, do I have to declare that on the customs form ? I see on the form where it ask for details of goods subject to tax, but on the back it says, gifts up 500.00 USD every 3 months Read More
Real Estate Agent and Lawyer Recommendations Please by RupertUK
Hello All, I have sadly left the DR now and am back in the UK. Now I know I will not be returning to Cabarete I have decided to sell my land. I am a bit out of touch with the rules and regulations of selling land in the DR so any advice would be ...
I used Guido, and he was good Lawyer Read More
Canadian Laws by HappinessSeeker
Hi, looking to retire in @2 yrs. I am 45, will have a military pension, so I don't think cost will be a problem. What are the Canadian Laws for living outside Canada? I have been told u cannot be outside Canada for over 180 days in a year or u ...
have a look at this link Gov of CND and this one benefits Read More
Fear of Electric Bill by Da504Family
Hello I am in the process of relocating to the Sosua area of Dominican Republic and I just really need a clear answer when it comes to a monthly electric bill. I just want to know is it 350.00 US or 400.00US a month if I was to use the same amount ...
For pool pump you could go with this pool pump This is what I'm putting in for my pool pump Read More
Donation Question by dinosinc
Hello, I will be back in Sosua the week of September 20th and will have a suite case full of gently used kids clothes, boys and girls that we would like to donate. I was wondering if someone can recommend an organization that may have a need for ...
Just found out WestJet allows one piece of checked baggage of humanitarian goods per person at no cost Read More
Donation Question by dinosinc
Hello, I will be back in Sosua the week of September 20th and will have a suite case full of gently used kids clothes, boys and girls that we would like to donate. I was wondering if someone can recommend an organization that may have a need for ...
Thanks all for your replies Read More
Donation Question
Hello, I will be back in Sosua the week of September 20th and will have a suite case full of gently used kids clothes, boys and girls that we would like to donate. I was wondering if someone can recommend an organization that may have a need for ... Read More
Mail/Parcel to sosua area by dinosinc
Hello, I need to send down a few small items over the next few months to the Sosua area, can someone recommend a mail/parcel service, that they have used successfully. thx
Super thanks for the info, we are building in SOV at villas marinas cheers Read More
Mail/Parcel to sosua area
Hello, I need to send down a few small items over the next few months to the Sosua area, can someone recommend a mail/parcel service, that they have used successfully. thx Read More