Recent content by MickA

Does anybody know if the DR has the equivalent of a UK 'Holiday Let', where property can be let on a short term basis with no security of tenure?

I am in the process of buying an apartment in Santo Domingo with the intention of renting it on a short-term contract. Can anyone advise how easy it it to remove 'undesirable' tenants? Is the law generally favourable for the tenant or the landlord? I don't want to let it for a week and find I...

I am coming close to buying property in the DR. I have heard a lot about property fraud, but without many specifics. How do I avoid the pitfalls? My impression is that it mostly occurs at the registration stage, with the same property sold 2 or 3 times on forged documents - is this correct, or...

Is it possible to buy washer/driers in the DR? (ie a single unit that does both and fits under a standard height work unit). All the ones I've seen have been the old top loading type, which I haven't seen in my country (England) for about 20 years. Anyone who knows where to get them and how...

Could anyone advise me whether property prices in the zona colonial are rising or falling and whether it would be considered a good investment. Anything on potential pitfalls would also be appreciated. Sarcastic/rude people please refrain.