THE LANDSCAPE AT A GLANCE

A Democratic nation with a population of over 10 million people, the Dominican Republic has a territory stretching 48,442 square kilometers (18,704 square miles). That’s just over twice the size of New Jersey, or nearly the size of Costa Rica. Its coveted shores face the Caribbean Sea in the south, and the Atlantic Ocean in the north. As of 2017, 6,187,542 overnight visitors and more than 1,100,000 cruise passengers make their way to the Dominican Republic every year.

• Average year-round temperature of 28 degrees Celsius

• 1,000 miles of pristine coastline – some of the best beaches in the world

• Outstanding property administration, management and rental programs

• Full ownership and registered titles – no bank trusts

• Outdoor lifestyle with year-round fishing, golf, swimming, diving, sailing, etc.

• Outstanding properties with the finest finishing, with much cheaper prices than North America or Europe

• All the amenities of home:  high speed Internet, telephone, satellite, cable, restaurants, shopping, banking, schools

• Thriving community of expats who live here full time, and part time

• The Dominican people are warm, friendly, and welcoming

• Safe country with far lower crime rate than the US, Costa Rica, Belize, or Mexico

• You do not have to have residency status to purchase property

• Sound democratic government and banking system (Scotia Bank is the largest bank on the island)

• Excellent medical facilities and trained physicians

• Very tax and investor friendly with no restrictions on foreign ownership.

• Excellent rental occupancies – average 55-80% over the course of the year – your property can earn an income or carry itself with holiday renters and/or long term permanent residents. 

*For more details on the Dominican Republic, see our FOR VISITORS page.

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