Recent content by RobFenton

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    Trustworthy real estate agents in LT?

    Hi there, I know, I know, my question is an oxymoron! But nonetheless I need your help and advice. I have been doing the rounds of agents and viewing lots of properties/plots of land as am looking to buy here in Las Terrenas. But I'm really struggling to work out which agents are legitimate...
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    How to watch the Olympics online?

    Does anyone here know how I could watch the Olympics and Paralympics online (preferably for FREE)?
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    Brits (Brazilians and Serbs) in LT

    Hi All, My wife and I are moving to Las Terreans at the end of this month and we'd love to get to know other expats living in LT. I am British/Brazilian and my wife is Serbian. Please let us know which of you are British, Brazilian or Serbian and living in LT as we'd love to meet with you...
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    LT vet recommendation

    Hi there, Can anyone recommend a good vet in Las Terrenas please? We are arriving at the end of the month with 2 big dogs (1 x American Bulldog & 1 x Great Dane/American Bulldog cross) and would like to get them registered with a good vet ASAP. Many thanks, Rob :)
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    WTF is Brexit?

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=daB7np-RtOM
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    TV streaming sticks in DR?

    Hi all, Can anyone tell me which television streaming sticks (e.g. Amazon Fire, Google Chromecast, Roku, etc.) work best in DR and offer the most options/channels, etc.? Also, would a UK one work in DR or would I have to buy one in DR or US? Many thanks in advance for your help and advice...
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    REtiring in DR: Las Terrenas Versus Saman?

    An interesting, albeit short, article on the pros and cons of retiring in DR: http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/on-retirement/articles/2016-06-07/retirement-in-the-dominican-republic-las-terrenas-versus-samana
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    DL to drive quads?

    2 quick questions: 1. Do you need a driver's licence to drive a quad in DR? 2. Is it easier to get a DR driver's licence if you already have a UK/European one, or better to start from scratch in DR?
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    Investing in 'local' business vs. starting/buying business

    Hi all, I'm currently looking into getting a permanent residency in DR. One of the eligibility criteria is to invest $200,000 into a local business. I have 2 questions relating to this: 1. Does starting my own business (with $200k) in DR count as investing in a local business or does it have...
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    Moving to DR from London, UK

    Hi everyone, Very happy to have been introduced to the DR1 forum and am hoping I will be able to get (and give) lots of useful advice. I am planning on moving to DR (specifically Las Terrenas) in mid-2016, so was wondering if anyone had any general advice and/or suggestions about how I can...