Adalharis
American looking for information about Dominican Republic
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What you can and can't buy in the DR by wondering9
So I'm downsizing prior to the move, and curious about what kinds of household items will be easy to replace locally and what you might want to bring with you and/or might find yourself ordering from Amazon later. Does anyone have opinions or ...
Hi, we have bought a place in Samana, bought couple things in the USA but many or most stuff bought it there. DR has EVERYTHING.If you go to Sto Dgo (The Capital) they have plenty stores for that: IKEA is a big one, Almacenes Unidos, Cuesta, I can ... Read More
ScotiaBank by Xenchu
Has anyone been asked by ScotiaBank to provide their US tax statements to the bank? We've gone there a few times and they give us a hard time about needing this. I was born in DR, but am a US citizen and live there now, but obviously have an account ...
@Xenchu Scotiabank was HORRIBLE!!!! The worst bank I've ever seen. Can't tell you enough to stay away from them if you can. We had a really bad experience when applying for our mortgage. We understand banks are way slower in DR compare to US, but ... Read More
Cost of electricity by sharonnickerson
Has anyone with solar panels had their electric bill go off the charts ? mine went from 40 pesos to 49,000 and then have to fight for a discount! I have 54 panels
@ddmcgheeYeah that was the deposit "Fianza" as they call it. Apparently is 15K for owners of that new apartment complex. Read More
Electric Company in Terrenas Samana by Adalharis
Does anybody know how much cost to apply for an electricity contract in Terrenas Samana, with Luz y Fuerza company?They are telling as 15K for an apt in a new complex in Terrenas, and said that this is what it will be for all owners in the ...
@ddmcgheeOh Ok, thank you for letting us know. I guess it went up double in 2 years. Thank you Read More
Cost of electricity by sharonnickerson
Has anyone with solar panels had their electric bill go off the charts ? mine went from 40 pesos to 49,000 and then have to fight for a discount! I have 54 panels
@ddmcgheeHi how are you. What is the average cost to open a new electricity contract in Luz y Fuerza in Terrenas? Is 15K too much or Ok?Its an apt complex and we just bough ours there.Thank you :) Read More
Electric Company in Terrenas Samana
Does anybody know how much cost to apply for an electricity contract in Terrenas Samana, with Luz y Fuerza company?They are telling as 15K for an apt in a new complex in Terrenas, and said that this is what it will be for all owners in the ... Read More
Air Conditioner by Gman123
I need to buy 3 ductless air conditioners for the house I am going to rent. 2 small ones for the bedrooms and a larger one for the main living room. What brands would you recommend keeping in mind price is an issue?
@ddmcgheeHi who do you use to buy your split system in Terrenas, would you be able to give as an average price on total you spend in the split units plus installation? and was the company in Terrenas and the installer? We are at that point where we ... Read More
Need a Management Company or person for our villa by NMoose
Hi, Our villa will final be completed! We will be initially renting it on AirBnb and looking for recommendations from ya all in terms of an individual or company that can manage it on our behalf. THis is in Sosua.Thanks.
Hi, Our villa will final be completed! We will be initially renting it on AirBnb and looking for recommendations from ya all in terms of an individual or company that can manage it on our behalf. THis is in Sosua. Thanks. -@NMooseHi ... Read More
Best Internet Provider in Las Terrenas (New Bldg)
Hi, we are buying an apt in Las terrenas near Punta Poppy, we wonder can any of you recommend a internet good provider in that area? We are buying it for vacation purpose and to rent it (RBNb or any short rent).I鈥檓 Many thanks in advance ! Read More
House Insurance New Property in DR
Can anybody in the forum advise and let me know if you her anything of the following insurances, bank is suggesting:1) Sura2) Seguros CrecerThank you Read More
Planning to Invest Terrenas Samana by Adalharis
Hi Everyone, can anybody give me and my husband a quick overview of the rental (RBNb) % ocuppation in Terrenas. We are in the process of buying a condo, to visit 1 or 2 times a year then rent it or RBNb for the rest of the year. We just want to ...
@MTPinCCa Hey thank you this is good to know, I look at that site then. Read More
Planning to Invest Terrenas Samana by Adalharis
Hi Everyone, can anybody give me and my husband a quick overview of the rental (RBNb) % ocuppation in Terrenas. We are in the process of buying a condo, to visit 1 or 2 times a year then rent it or RBNb for the rest of the year. We just want to ...
@ddmcghee Thank you so much for your clear response. That's really true everyone we asked about rentability or occupancy % says its between 40 to 50% even 60% throughout the year. The water problem is news for us, but I know about the flooded areas. ... Read More
Planning to Invest Terrenas Samana
Hi Everyone, can anybody give me and my husband a quick overview of the rental (RBNb) % ocuppation in Terrenas. We are in the process of buying a condo, to visit 1 or 2 times a year then rent it or RBNb for the rest of the year. We just want to ... Read More
New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourselves here - 2024 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Dominican Republic forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your 暗网禁区 story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more ...
Hi Everyone, can anybody give me and my husband a quick overview of the rental (RBNb) % ocuppation in Terrenas. We are in the process of buying a condo, to visit 1 or 2 times a yeat then rent it or RBNb for the rest of the year.Thank you all in ... Read More
Mortages In DR by NMoose
Hi All and Good Morning, New to the forum but joined due to the energy and great quality of conversations-responses! We live in Ontario but plan to make DR a place to hang our hats in winter and eventually spend all the time there. Sosua, ...
Thank you so much for responding. thats about right, they being holding us around now since fist week of may that we got pre approved, the worst is that they dint give you an explanation of whats going on and give stupid excuses. Thanks to your ... Read More