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Karin1

Karin1

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Canadian °µÍø½ûÇø in Dominican Republic

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Canadian

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Registration: 02 June 2021

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last week
planner

Updates on club Jet Set by planner

As most should know, club Jet Set in Santo Domingo was the scene of a horrific tragedy. It was an upscale, very popular club. Current death toll now sits at 230.The fall out from this is considerable. The city has gone very quiet. Most clubs are ...

Karin1

Some of you dont like what I said so now you attack me, saying I am shameful and disrespectful.  That is is ok with you.   Every single life is important and I care about all the Dominican people, especially the children.There are ... Read More

Karin1 replied to a thread
last week
Gylla

Pros and Cons between Scotiabank and Banco Popular? by Gylla

I am opening a bank account here in DR. I have heard mixed reviews about both banks. I was thinking about opening a Banco Popular account because their offices are everywhere. But a friend advised me that Scotia follows international banking laws ...

Karin1

@AtaviHi Atavi, I am a Canadian and I also bank with Scotia in Canada. I did open an account here in Punta Cana too. Its not the same service or the same company, but mostly I thought the service was very good. In the end, I found their fees ... Read More

Karin1 replied to a thread
last week
planner

Updates on club Jet Set by planner

As most should know, club Jet Set in Santo Domingo was the scene of a horrific tragedy. It was an upscale, very popular club. Current death toll now sits at 230.The fall out from this is considerable. The city has gone very quiet. Most clubs are ...

Karin1

@planner I pass on my condolences to the families of the victims. Those that are recovering, I truly wish they will be able to recover as quickly as possible and the scars will be healed over time.Yes, we should respect the dead and wounded, but if ... Read More

Karin1 replied to a thread
6 months ago
Antonio_REMAX

Pre-con price hikes at delivery... by Antonio_REMAX

For those that bought pre-construction 2-3 years ago and have taken or will take possession soon, has the builder demanded more money as per the contract you signed? Looking to buy a pre-construction with delivery in 2025... A little worried with ...

Karin1

@sueh234Seems like you hit the jackpot on this. I hope your new place is exactly as you expected. Please let us know here once you get in and use it. Read More

Karin1 replied to a thread
6 months ago
KerinaS

How do I choose an air conditioner? by KerinaS

I have rented an unfurnished apartment. How do I choose the correct split ACs for the different rooms? The hookup is their from a previous renter.

Karin1

@plannerI think he meant to replace the one that was there with a new one. Read More

Karin1 replied to a thread
6 months ago
KerinaS

How do I choose an air conditioner? by KerinaS

I have rented an unfurnished apartment. How do I choose the correct split ACs for the different rooms? The hookup is their from a previous renter.

Karin1

@TippjSounds like you hit the jackpot with this arrangement Read More

Karin1 replied to a thread
8 months ago
hocevartomi

Container houses by hocevartomi

Buenos dias ,I am planning to get a small plot of land and put a container house on it, I have just started my research.I would do the majority my self but I dont know where to start paper-wise, what permits do I need, do I need an architect ...

Karin1

@CHRISTOPHER DAVID56For sure. I am not telling anyone to break the law, I am saying, dont shut down your dreams or give up just because someone says so, esp when the someones dont know the laws themselves. Read More

Karin1 replied to a thread
8 months ago
hocevartomi

Container houses by hocevartomi

Buenos dias ,I am planning to get a small plot of land and put a container house on it, I have just started my research.I would do the majority my self but I dont know where to start paper-wise, what permits do I need, do I need an architect ...

Karin1

I think with calculated risk comes rewards, knowing the risks before you begin and that is what we are discussing. There are some people that have taken risks to build their dream homes here (or people like myself who chose to rent) and there are ... Read More

Karin1 replied to a thread
8 months ago
hocevartomi

Container houses by hocevartomi

Buenos dias ,I am planning to get a small plot of land and put a container house on it, I have just started my research.I would do the majority my self but I dont know where to start paper-wise, what permits do I need, do I need an architect ...

Karin1

There is a place in Punta Cana that has shipping containers. While its a good idea to check before you go ahead, I doubt very much you need any permits because there are a lot less rules here and not many to enforce them. If you were going to do ... Read More

Karin1 replied to a thread
8 months ago
Cheryl

Cost of living in Dominican Republic in 2024 by Cheryl

Hello everyone, As every year, we invite you to share your experience regarding the cost of living in Dominican Republic, and if possible, in the specific region or city where you live. This will help members who are planning to relocate in ...

Karin1

If a tenant requests to remove or leave out the clause that says  "10% increase in rent after 12 months", then they can stay in the apartment forever without rent increases until the court says otherwise which is going to take months if not ... Read More

Karin1 replied to a thread
8 months ago
hocevartomi

Container houses by hocevartomi

Buenos dias ,I am planning to get a small plot of land and put a container house on it, I have just started my research.I would do the majority my self but I dont know where to start paper-wise, what permits do I need, do I need an architect ...

Karin1

Are we talking about a shipping container, the ones they put on cargo ships with all the goods we buy from China or other places?    If yes, a ship container is going to withstand brutal storms as they come across the seas.   Its ... Read More

Karin1 replied to a thread
8 months ago
Cheryl

Cost of living in Dominican Republic in 2024 by Cheryl

Hello everyone, As every year, we invite you to share your experience regarding the cost of living in Dominican Republic, and if possible, in the specific region or city where you live. This will help members who are planning to relocate in ...

Karin1

When I signed my leases I tried to get them to remove the 1 year rent increase of 10%, hardly seem fair to me. The contract does not say, up to 10%, it says rent will automatically increase by 10% at the end of the lease if you continue to stay. ... Read More

Karin1 replied to a thread
8 months ago
Conifer

Rude & Disrespectful Folks in Punta Cana by Conifer

no respect for personal space.no order, everyone cuts in linepeople look you up and down to judge you based on appearance.no smileno seeking to understandif they can cheat you off of 50 pesos at the market, they willno one follows instructionsyou ...

Karin1

@sparks1093Very true. A wise old man told me it costs nothing to be nice and when you do that, you get it in return. Read More

Karin1 replied to a thread
8 months ago
Cheryl

Cost of living in Dominican Republic in 2024 by Cheryl

Hello everyone, As every year, we invite you to share your experience regarding the cost of living in Dominican Republic, and if possible, in the specific region or city where you live. This will help members who are planning to relocate in ...

Karin1

I want to comment on rental apartment living and monthly expenses in Punta Cana. As I am told, this is the most costly area to live. I am here only 4-6 months a year in fall (sometimes) and winter months. If you sign a one year lease your rent is ... Read More

Karin1 replied to a thread
8 months ago
john3333

MLS type service update by john3333

As far as a fully functional MLS as per the US and Canadian MLS systems, no we are not there yet.Let me give you some background on who we are and why we have launched this website.I have lived in Sosua for almost 2 years and my partner Ed the ...

Karin1

I happen to know many of those "real estate" people who rent or sell properties, they are operating without cedula. YOU SHOULD always request a copy of the cedula, front and back, so you can find them in the future if you need to! Home address is ... Read More