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    Insurance....while pregnant ?

    Hi everyone, Just a question.... Does anyone know of any insurance companies that will cover you if you are 4 or 5 weeks pregnant ? I doubt it, but I thought I would try.... Just weighing out the options between here and home...
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    Ultrasonic liposculpture....

    Just wanted to know if anyone has ever had this process done in the DR before ??? What was the approximate cost ? And has anyone ever heard of : CENTRO DE MEDICINA ESTETICA REYES.BAEZ TEL.809-227-1791;829-962-5283 Lipoescultura Ultrasonica RD $ 35,000.00 Resultados impactantes tanto para...
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    Legal help for new condo project in Punta Cana !!!

    Good afternoon all, Just wondering if anyone can give me some legal advice. My family and I, who are Canadian purchased a condo last year in Punta Cana from what I thought to be a well know and reputable constructor. One of the characteristics of this project was that it provided 24 hrs of...
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    Selling my business...Punta Cana

    Hello all, I am wondering the best way to go about selling a business that I set up in Bavaro, Punta Cana last year. It is a concept clothing store like no other. Here's a little description: Lost Luggage is the newest clothing store in the heart of Bavaro, Punta Cana, offering a wide...
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    Sending money TO Canada...

    I work and live in the DR (Punta Cana) to be exact, and was wondering what's the cheapest way to send USD money back home, as I make my wages here in USD ? I thought of Western Union, but not sure what the % or exchange would be ? Any suggestions ? Thanks !
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    When do I pay to transfer the title...

    I am currently in the process of buying a condo here in Punta Cana. It is a new development, being delivered to us in a few weeks. The developer mentioned that there is a 3% tax to transfer the title, that must be paid directly to him at the time we send the rest of the money, despite the...
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    Mortgage Processing time

    Hello all, Just looking for a little infortion...how long is the processing time for a USD loan with BHD....Does anyone have any experience with this...I am FREAKING out now, cause we originally planned to take the loan out in Canada, but then the exchange rate changed suddenly so we had to go...
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    Floor polisher....

    Hello all...Just wondering if anyone has any suggestons for a floor polisher....for raw travertine marble floors...the apt is 100 sq metres....and can anyone give me a price point on how much it should cost and any referrals. Thanks !
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    Canadian dollars exchange issues-Looking for suggestions

    Here is my dilemma....Looking for ALL the help possible: After living in Punta Cana for more than 1 year.....my parents and I finally decided to buy a condo for 130 000 USD. We gave 30 000 as a down payment in July, when the Canadian dollar and the US dollar were pretty much at par...
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    Our Lady of Mercedes

    Hi there... Just wondering about this holiday tomorrow....What type of businesses will be closed ? Banks, grocery store, etc....I have a clothing store that I just opened, should I be closed as well ??? In Canada, there are some holidays that it is illegal to be open...Just wondering what the...
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    KM 100 Auto....

    Just wondering if anyone knows anything about this care dealership....They have an office in Santo Domingo and also in Santiago.....They claim to specialize in recent used cars (approx 24 months use). Most are 2005 or 2006. I am interested in a small VW Fox, for 245000...with they "claim"...
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    Furnishing packages....

    For those of you who have bought condos or vilas with optional furnishing packages....Do you think it was worth it ? Would it have been better to do it yourself.... I recently purchased a 2 bed/2bath, 100 sq m condo....The package is 13 500$, with all appliances, ceiling fans, ac, furniture...
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    Reliable shipping from Canada....

    I was hoping that someone could provide me some insight or account of their recent personal experience with shipping from Canada. I will be opening a small clothing store in Punta Cana and am considering all my shipping options. I was wondering if I should just pack it up in 5 to 6 suitcases...
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    Step by step.....

    I am really looking for some more detailed information about buying a condo in Punta Cana....This is a new construction, in the second phase now.... I have given the 5% to reserve the unit...Now, I have received the offer to purchase and am having a lawyer look it over....There are several...
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    Deal or No Deal...

    Looking for a little advice folks.... I have been living in the El Cortecito area of Punta Cana for the last year as a renter and have finaly decided to make the move to being a home owner. The project that I plan to buy is called Arenas De Bavaro, right next to a larger project called Santa...
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    Looking for all the help I can get....

    Alright folks, After several months of planning and studying, I will finally be opening a clothing store in the heart of Bavaro, carry North American brand names for men, women and children.... With that said....I need help....I am looking for a planner/designer to create the store plan layout...
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    Starting a business in the DR as a Foreigner....

    I have been trying to find some basic information about starting a business as a foreigner. I am looking to start in small clothing store. Do I need to register the company, have some sort of license to operate ? Do I have to pay taxes to the DR government ? Are they more strict because it's...
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    Buying in Pueblo Bavaro...

    Hello all, Looking for some advice on Pueblo Bvaro....I am tired of renting and making other people rich...So I have decided that it's time that I buy my own unit for the same rate or lower that Downtown Bavaro rent. With that said, I was wondering what current prices are like in Pueblo...
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    URGENT !!! Need a one bedroom apartment/condo in Bavaro !!!

    Hello all, I was hoping that someone, anyone could point me in the right direction....My girlfriend that I moved here with has recently told me that she would like to move out with her new Dominican man....So with that said, I have to find a one bedroon apartment ASAP !!! I am looking for a...
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    Clothing store in Downtown, Bavaro....

    Hola folks !!! Just trying to do a little internet research...for those of you living in Bavaro Punta Cana or the surrounding areas....would you appreciate having a "North American" style clothing store, wth brand names such as The Gap, Old Navy, Mexx, Jacob, Smart Set....etc....For both men...