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How to Buy A House in the Dominican Republic

How to Buy A House in the Dominican Republic

Apr 11, 2023 | Dominican Republic Villas, News

Since the Dominican Republic has recently been gaining popularity among real estate investors and ex-pats, many Americans and Canadians are considering buying a house there. Generally, buying a house in the Dominican Republic is quite similar to purchasing real estate in North America, where construction time is approximately 7-8 months. 

If you’re interested in buying a house in the Dominican Republic for investment purposes or simply looking to have a summer home for you and your family, below are the steps on how to buy a house in the Dominican Republic with Casa Linda. 

Step 1: Choose Your Villa Design Plan

At Casa Linda Quality Communities, we don’t offer a one-villa-fits-all design plan; we offer numerous villa options that can be modified to ensure that your house suits your unique taste and needs. With Casa Linda, you get your villa your way! 

Step 2: Choose The Perfect Lot

After you’ve decided on your villa design plan, you will then have the option of choosing where it should be located! Our friendly sales team will help you choose the right lot that gets the perfect sunshine and cool tropical breeze you’ve always wanted. Our sales team will fill out a reservation for your lot and hold it until 25,000 USD is wired to our team. 

Step 3: Villa Design Plan Approval

Casa Linda is a custom builder, which means we are ready to make any changes to your plan to suit your unique needs. During this stage of the buying process, you can choose what you want to include or change in your villa. If, for any reason, this process is not completed during your stay; this step can also be continued via email after you leave the Dominican Republic.

Step 4: Contract of Sale

During this step, you will be appointed a lawyer that will draft the final purchase contract and deed of sale. You will also be provided with English copies for your approval. If you’re staying in the Dominican Republic for a few days, you can attend the signing or have your lawyer sign on your behalf if you’re out of the country. 

Step 5: Building Process

The building process can start immediately or over the next several months, according to your needs. Your payments will be wired to the law firm trust/escrow account and released to Casa Linda upon your approval. Payments are also made during the following stages of the building process:

  • 35% of the purchase price is to be paid to begin construction 
  • 30% of the purchase price is to be paid 3 – 4 weeks after the start of the construction (which depends upon the construction schedule)
  • 25% of the purchase price is to be paid 3 – 4 weeks after the start of construction (which depends upon the construction schedule)
  • 10% of the purchase price is to be paid upon possession of the villa 

Step 6: Decorator (optional)

Working with a decorator is an optional step in the buying process if you choose to decorate your home before moving in. Two months before the completion of your villa, you can work with a decorator to start purchasing furnishings, window coverings, linens, kitchenware, etc., for your villa. 

Step 7: Move In! 

After you sign up with our Administration and/or Rental Departments, Casa Linda will turn over your completed villa to you!

Step 8: Title Change

The final stage of the buying process is the title change which generally takes a few months for the title to be conveyed from Casa Linda to your name. Once that’s done, you have full ownership of the property!

Congratulations, and welcome to the Caribbean life of the Dominican Republic!

Start Your Buying Process With Casa Linda

Contact us today to learn more about our buying process on how to buy a house in the Dominican Republic. 

Retire to the Dominican Republic from Canada and America

Retire to the Dominican Republic from Canada and America

Mar 27, 2023 | Dominican Republic Retirement, News

Have you been dreaming of a luxurious retirement lifestyle but are worried about the financials? Well, did you know that when retiring in the Dominican Republic, you can purchase a luxury villa on a spacious lot with a private pool and a tropical garden for less than 300,000 USD? The Dominican Republic Caribbean lifestyle is also affordable, where you and your partner can live a comfortable lifestyle for less than 2500 USD a month! If you’re looking to retire to the Dominican Republic from Canada or America, here’s what you need to know!

Beautiful Weather All Year Round

Say goodbye to winter shovelling and cold frostbites, and retire to the Dominican Republic today! All year round, you get to experience the warm tropical climate and enjoy over 1,000 miles of coastline. Whether you’re looking to work on your tan, enjoy the crystal clear water or go on an adventure and explore some of DR’s excellent hiking trails, you’ll always have great weather all year round. Need we say more?

Low Cost Of Living

Compared to life in Europe, Canada and the US, the Dominican Republic is significantly more affordable. Say you have a monthly income of 3,000 USD per couple, and you and your partner can live a luxurious lifestyle as your budget can stretch much further when you retire to the Dominican Republic. Dental and healthcare are also significantly more affordable than in the USA, so you won’t have to worry about extravagant medical expenses. If you’re looking to gain the biggest value for your dollar, retire to the Dominican Republic today!

Retirement (Pensionado) Visa

Those travelling to the Dominican Republic under a standard or temporary visa must wait a certain period of time to upgrade their status. For instance, if you obtain a temporary residence, you are obligated to renew it for five years before applying for a standard permanent residency. With that said, if you apply for a retirement visa (Pensionado Visa), you can easily upgrade your status to permanent residency! Instead of paying taxes on your global income after a period of time, you will only have to pay taxes on your local income. When you purchase a home in the Dominican Republic, you can also enjoy the perks of an investment visa!

Affordable Luxury Villas

Aside from the great weather, low living costs and great retirement and investment perks, there is another reason why you should retire to the Dominican Republic, and that reason (drumroll please) is affordable luxury villas! Imagine waking up every morning to the sun caressing your skin as the cool tropical breeze fills your bedroom, and you wake up refreshed to the sound of birds chirping – Sounds like an expensive dream?

What if we told you that you could enjoy the Caribbean lifestyle in a 2-bedroom, 2-bath luxury villa with a 9,422-gallon pool, 1,349 ft2 (125.34 m2) living space built on a 4,305 ft2 (400 m2) lot for less than 250,00 USD?! Villa Sunset is one of our many entry-level luxury villas that allows you to enjoy the luxurious Caribbean lifestyle at an affordable price!

                                                           

 

What Are You Waiting For? Live A Life Of Luxury With Casa Linda! 

Contact us today to learn more about our wide range of luxury villas in the Dominican Republic, or check out our villa design plans to find the perfect luxury villa for your needs!

Why You Should Invest in Real Estate in the Dominican Republic Today!

Why You Should Invest in Real Estate in the Dominican Republic Today!

Mar 27, 2023 | Dominican Republic Villas, News

Are you looking for real estate to invest in abroad? Casa Linda is here to help! With luxury villas and condos available in the Dominican Republic, finding a new place to call home is easy. Below we’ll go over three reasons you should invest in real estate in the Dominican Republic! Keep reading to learn more. 

Life in the Dominican Republic is Affordable

People looking to relocate to the Dominican Republic often worry about the finances involved in building a luxury villa and the overall expenses of living abroad. Many potential homeowners imagine creating a custom villa as a significant expense that could extend beyond their budget. But what if we told you that with the help of Casa Linda, you could build a custom luxury villa with a private pool in the Dominican Republic for around 229,000 USD?

With Casa Linda Quality Communities, you can purchase a stunning island villa for under 229,000 USD, which includes the construction of your villa, the lot, a private swimming pool, and more! With the help of Casa Linda, you can finally design and build the custom luxury villa of your dreams without breaking the bank!

Aside from the affordable real estate market in the Dominican Republic, the island’s cost of living is significantly more affordable than in North America. In the DR, you can go out for a meal at any time of the day for as little as 5 USD. While a family of two will typically spend about 200 USD a month on groceries. Investing in real estate in the Dominican Republic means investing in a stable, budget-friendly island where you can say goodbye to your financial worries! Let Casa Linda help you build the affordable luxury villa of your dreams. 

Your Real Estate Investment is Protected

Many of Casa Linda’s homeowners enjoy living in the Dominican Republic all year round, while others prefer to take the snowbird route and stay on the island in the winter and leave in the summer. Suppose you’re always looking for a new adventure and enjoy regularly travelling. In that case, you can rest assured that Casa Linda will keep your island villa in good hands. Our lock up and leave service offers our villa owners premier 24-hour gated security all year round. So whether you’re planning to leave your property for a few weeks or several months, our skilled security guards patrol our gated community 24 hours a day to ensure your real estate is monitored and secured. 

Opportunities for Renting

When investing in a property from Casa Linda, you also have the opportunity to rent your villa out whenever you’re not around. For homeowners thinking of travelling for a few months or even years, Casa Linda offers the option of working with a Rental Host to manage your property’s rental. The Rental Host will oversee finding a trustworthy renter for your property and other personalized services the renter will need, including supervision of staff responsible for your property and more. With the help of a Casa Linda employee liaison, the Rental Hosts will work closely with the accounting and administration departments to ensure everything runs smoothly with your property. So if you’re interested in investing in real estate in the Dominican Republic but still want the freedom to travel, Casa Linda’s rental service is here to help!

Ready to Invest in the Dominican Republic? 

Contact Casa Linda today to learn more about investing in real estate in the Dominican Republic!

Top Reasons To Move To The Dominican Republic 2023

Top Reasons To Move To The Dominican Republic 2023

Mar 27, 2023 | News, Relocating to the Dominican Republic

When people think of the Dominican Republic, they usually picture a fun yearly vacation for everyone in the family to enjoy! But what if you could move to the Dominican Republic and enjoy the tropical weather, crystal clear water and sandy beaches all year round? Read on to learn more about our top reasons to move to the Dominican Republic in 2023!

Live Luxuriously! 

In this economy, living luxuriously is not an attainable goal, especially if you’re still working and supporting your family. One of the first things to look for when moving to a new country is the cost of living.

Many questions arise around the financials, especially when it comes to daily expenses such as shopping, dining out and transportation. According to numbeo.com, a single person’s monthly expenses (without housing) in the Dominican Republic can cost around 500 – 600 USD.

Dining out is significantly lower than in the US or Canada, as a three-course meal for two people in a typical restaurant will cost no more than 40$ – tips included! If you’re going out for a cup of coffee or visiting your local coffee shop, you can get a regular coffee drink for only 2 USD!

Grocery shopping is also significantly cheaper than in Canada or the US, where a single person’s monthly grocery cost is an average of 150 USD.

Transportation costs are another affordable expense you won’t have to worry about when moving to the Dominican Republic since local transportation can cost as low as 0.70 USD for a one-way ticket and around 45 USD for a regular monthly pass. If you’re looking to catch a cab, their fares are also significantly lower than cab services back home, as they start at 4 USD!

As you can see, the average monthly cost in the Dominican Republic is extremely affordable, which gives you the opportunity to live luxuriously when you spend 600 – 1500 USD a month (without housing)!

Housing in the Dominican Republic is no different than the cost of living since many two-bedroom apartments start at 350 USD a month, but why rent an apartment when you can build, design, and own a private and luxurious villa for less than 230,000 USD?

Affordable Luxury Villas

At Casa Linda Quality Communities, we offer a wide range of luxury villas in the Dominican Republic suitable for every budget! Villa Sunset, for example, features two bedrooms, 2.5 baths, an 8,022-gallon swimming pool with a sunbed area and a living space of 1,118.3 ft2 (103.89 m2). For under 230,000 USD, you can purchase a luxury villa in the Caribbean and live like royalty!

You can also purchase the extended version of Villa Sunset, which offers a bigger pool and a more spacious design, for only an additional 50,000 USD. We also offer luxury villas with 3+ bedrooms for bigger families looking to move to the Dominican Republic in 2023 for under 400,000 USD and under 500,000 USD.

Move To The Dominican Republic Today!

If you’ve been dreaming of a life of luxury, then the Dominican Republic is the place for you!

Contact us today to learn more about the steps of moving to the Dominican Republic, or call us at our toll-free number 1-844-872-8686.

With Casa Linda Quality Communities, you can start living luxuriously today!

Real Estate in the Dominican Republic; Live in Paradise Today!

Real Estate in the Dominican Republic; Live in Paradise Today!

Mar 27, 2023 | Dominican Republic Villas, News

Have you been dreaming of sandy beaches, tropical views, and sunshine? With the help of Casa Linda Quality Communities, our team can help you find the perfect slice of paradise in the Dominican Republic! We offer a range of luxury villa floorplans and condos for expats looking for a change of scenery. That way, you can stop dreaming of living in paradise and start living there instead. Below we’ll tell you more about real estate in the Dominican Republic and the island itself. Continue reading to learn more!

A Safe and Stable Tropical Escape

With significant work from the government of the Dominican Republic, this stunning tropical island has grown into an incredibly stable and safe destination for expats and investors. Over the last few decades, the island’s GDP growth has improved as the DR has opened its doors to more legal improvements, incentives for economic growth, residency through investment programs, and more! The DR also has comparable and affordable healthcare, shopping, and dining, so your cost of living in paradise is similar to what you’re already accustomed to. The Dominican Republic is an island full of opportunities within the Caribbean’s heart. With the help of Casa Linda Quality Communities, you can live in tropical luxury!

Luxury Villas and Condos from Casa Linda

At Casa Linda, we offer a range of beautiful villa floorplans and luxury condos to suit your every need and unique personality. Our villa real estate properties are entirely customizable with incredible amenities such as swim-up bars, infinity pools, and so much more! While our condos are available in various floorplans to best suit your preferences. With a Dominican Republic real estate property from Casa Linda, you can soak up incredible tropical views from your window daily! Investing in real estate abroad can be a complicated process; however, the experienced team at Casa Linda is here to help you every step of the way! 

Cabarete is Calling!

Tucked away in the heart of the Caribbean, the Dominican Republic is a stunning tropical island ideally located between several American markets. Casa Linda’s luxury villas are nestled on the island’s northern tip, which is well protected from hurricanes and experiences over 200 days of stunning sunshine every year.

Located in Cabarete, Casa Linda’s gated community is a homely and welcoming place for newcomers from all walks of life. Cabarete is a cosmopolitan beach village with a hint of bohemian flare. With opportunities for adventures, new food experiences, and shopping, our team is sure you’ll feel right at home in Cabereta. So if you’re looking to invest in real estate in the Dominican Republic, join Casa Linda in beautiful Cabarete today!

Find Your New Home Today!

Are you ready to stop dreaming about living in paradise and starting packing your bags? Let Casa Linda help you find the perfect luxury real estate in the Dominican Republic! Contact us today to learn more about our luxury villas and condo offering.