INVESTING ON THE DR NORTH COAST

Invest in North Coast Real Estate With the Numbers First

Resale condos, pre-construction and land in Sosúa, Cabarete, Puerto Plata and Playa Dorada. Our investor guide covers purchase costs, HOA fees, rental rules and how we vet developers, before you look at a single brochure.

Inside the guide:

The North Coast Investor Guide

No MLS in the DR

We do the pricing and developer homework for you.

Agents with 5+ years

Every agent has sold on the north coast for at least 5 years.

20 years in real estate

Our broker has worked in Toronto, Miami and the DR.

What the guide covers

Each chapter links to the full article on our site.

Chapter 1

Cost to buy

Transfer tax, legal fees and closing costs on a resale or a new build.

Read: closing costs in the DR

Chapter 2

Costs to own

HOA fees, property tax, insurance and upkeep, by type of property.

Read: property taxes in the DR

Chapter 3

Rental rules

Which communities allow short-term rentals, and which restrict them.

Read: rental property on the north coast

Chapter 4

Pre-construction due diligence

Track record, permits, deposit schedule and
finished-unit comparables.

See north-coast pre-construction

Chapter 5

Financing for foreign buyers

Bank, developer and seller financing, and the terms to watch.

Read: mortgage financing

Chapter 6

Tax incentives (CONFOTUR)

Which projects qualify and what it covers, reviewed by a DR attorney.

Read: taxes when buying in the DR

Three ways our clients invest

Rental-ready resale

Furnished condos and villas in communities that allow rentals. You can see exactly what you are buying.

Most in Sosúa and Cabarete

Pre-construction

New projects with payment schedules, checked against our developer checklist.

From about $170,000

Land

Building lots and development parcels, with title and access confirmed first.

From $49,900

Questions we get asked

What return can I expect?

It depends on the property, not the country. Your return comes down to three things: whether the community allows short-term rentals, what you pay in HOA fees and management, and how many nights a year you actually rent (occupancy rate). We don’t quote a blanket percentage. Instead, we show you the real numbers for the specific unit you’re considering, including purchase costs, carrying costs and rental rules, before you commit. In general, returns range from 5.5% up to 12%. Book a 20-minute call and we’ll run them with you.

Can foreigners buy and rent out property?

Yes. Foreign owners can buy and rent out property in the Dominican Republic, both long-term and short-term. Your building’s rules still decide what you can do, though. Some communities allow nightly rentals, and some restrict or ban them. We confirm the rental rules for every property before you make an offer. Rental income is taxable, so plan your structure with a DR accountant from the start.

Do you manage rentals?

Yes. We can manage your rental after closing, including listing, guest communication, cleaning and maintenance coordination, and monthly owner statements. Ask us for our management terms when you book your call. You can find more information at www.yourdrrentals.com.

What is CONFOTUR?

CONFOTUR is the Dominican Republic’s tourism incentive program, created under Law 158-01. Projects approved by CONFOTUR can offer buyers two main tax savings. The first is an exemption from the 3% transfer tax on your purchase. The second is an exemption from the annual property tax (IPI) for up to 15 years. Not every project qualifies, and the 15-year clock may already be running when you buy. Always have your attorney confirm the project’s approval resolution and how many exemption years remain.

Rather talk it through?

Book a 20-minute call with a local agent, or message us on WhatsApp.