How to Read a Dominican Republic Title Certificate (Certificado de Título)

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You’ve been handed a document. The developer calls it the title. It looks official. Embossed seal, registry numbers, government letterhead. The seller assures you it’s clean. But what does it actually say? And more importantly, what doesn’t it say? Most foreign buyers in the Dominican Republic make one of two mistakes: they either skip reviewing […]

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Can You Cancel a Promise of Sale in the Dominican Republic? What Foreign Buyers Need to Know

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Can You Cancel a Promise of Sale in the Dominican Republic? What Foreign Buyers Need to Know A foreign buyer signed a Promise of Sale for a pre-construction unit in the Dominican Republic. The developer promised delivery in 18 to 24 months. Nearly three years later, the unit still wasn’t built. The buyer asked for

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Dominican Republic Real Estate Risks: What Every Foreign Buyer Should Know Before Signing

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Dominican Republic Real Estate Risks: What Every Foreign Buyer Should Know Before Signing Most problems I see in Dominican Republic real estate transactions were visible before the buyer signed, they just weren’t looked at. This article covers the eight structural risks that catch foreign buyers off guard, and what you can actually do about each

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Developer’s Lawyer vs. Your Own Lawyer: Why It Matters When Buying Property in the Dominican Republic

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Developer’s Lawyer vs. Your Own Lawyer: Why It Matters When Buying Property in the Dominican Republic The developer’s sales team just sent you a name. “This is our attorney, he’ll handle everything for you. He speaks English, he’s done dozens of these, and his fee is included in the closing costs.” It sounds professional. The

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Do You Need a Lawyer to Buy Property in the Dominican Republic? (The Real Answer)

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Do You Need a Lawyer to Buy Property in the Dominican Republic? (The Real Answer) Dominican law does not require foreign buyers to hire an attorney to purchase property. That’s the short answer. The longer answer is the one worth reading, and the one that explains why so many buyers who skipped independent legal review

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