Building a House in The Dominican Republic Part #3
In this video Building a House in The Dominican Republic Part #3 we decided to add “Trouble in Paradise” after Roger and Annina encountered some minor problems during the construction of their new home. The title was a little tongue in cheek as the issues weren’t major and were resolved quickly and without too much fuss, but it helped that they were on the ground and able to communicate with the builder who was happy to resolve the issue right away. This is not always the case.
The Importance of Being on the Ground During the Construction Period
It has to be said that Roger and Annina thought long and hard in terms of pursuing their dream to build a new villa in The Dominican Republic and planned accordingly. They had a good idea of the home that they wanted to build and the budget they had in mind. They researched online and selected a reputable and experienced real estate agency to represent and guide them through the process, and they planned their time accordingly. Roger and Annina were pretty much on the ground for approximately 80% of the construction period which allowed them to keep a close eye on the progress, the budget, materials supply chain, the quality, and to meet regularly with DR Property Guys and the developer as required.
Important Steps to Success
Is The Dominican Republic the right choice for you?
It’s easy to get carried away with the lifestyle and the beaches on vacation, but living in The Dominican Republic full or part time is a different matter. It’s important to get to know the different areas, understand the culture, ask questions, what kind of amenities are you looking for, how does the banking work, what about healthcare, residency, driving etc…
Research Online:
Look for any information pertaining to investing in real estate and living in The Dominican Republic, the good, the bad and the ugly, there’s lots of information available online. It’s often possible to learn a great deal from the experiences of others.
Finding the best location:
Do your homework, The Dominican Republic is a big country (48,442 km²) with lots of options and possibilities, so take your time and don’t be afraid to ask seasoned professionals for opinions and advice. Vacationing in different areas of the country will help you immensely, particularly going beyond the confines of hotels and resorts.
Get yourself a good Real Estate Agent:
Something we keep mentioning throughout this series however, a good real estate agent will potentially save you a lot of stress and headaches in finding you the right location, in helping with the legal processes, in finding the right architect / developer / builder, help transcend any language barriers, and ultimately, save you a lot of time and money.
That’s all for this Episode, Don’t Forget to Check Out the other installments of : Building a House in The Dominican Republic Parts 1-8
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DR Property Guys is a boutique real estate company in The Dominican Republic specializing in Sosua Villas and condos / apartments in Sosua and Cabarete. With over 50 years of living and doing business throughout the island, our no nonsense in depth approach will provide you with all the information you need to make informed decisions when buying real estate in The Dominican Republic.
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