Folks, it appears that I am getting close to deciding on a 2nd home in POP. I've got a few lined up for viewing, and do hope that, if circumstances are right, possibly even leaving a deposit on a place before I return home to the states. Of course several issues are now taking on a greater degree of importance, and I would like some help in coming to fruition on some of those issues. One of the most important is security.
I have read posts, some more recently, regarding security for homes in the area, e.g., gun, dog, etc. But, what about for those people who own there but do not live there? Is it sensible to hire security to monitor the place in my absence and, if so, does anyone have any leads on such firms/agencies that I could contact? I don't want a live in housekeeper type of arrangement as I am usually not fond of having someone in my home when I am there, much less when I am not; unless someone knows of someone who is reliable and trustworthy, and I know I am asking a hell of a lot in that case. However, I can accept paying someone to stand guard outside during the night to protect the property. Additionally, how does someone who lives outside of the DR pay for such services? Is money transferred from account to account, or what? Also, I would definitely be interested in the installation of a home security system. Any leads on that?
I would like, as well, to hire someone on a part time basis to clean the home after I've arrived to visit, as well as prior to my departure. Is there such a thing there in POP?
Any help, as usual, is most appreciated. Tony
I have read posts, some more recently, regarding security for homes in the area, e.g., gun, dog, etc. But, what about for those people who own there but do not live there? Is it sensible to hire security to monitor the place in my absence and, if so, does anyone have any leads on such firms/agencies that I could contact? I don't want a live in housekeeper type of arrangement as I am usually not fond of having someone in my home when I am there, much less when I am not; unless someone knows of someone who is reliable and trustworthy, and I know I am asking a hell of a lot in that case. However, I can accept paying someone to stand guard outside during the night to protect the property. Additionally, how does someone who lives outside of the DR pay for such services? Is money transferred from account to account, or what? Also, I would definitely be interested in the installation of a home security system. Any leads on that?
I would like, as well, to hire someone on a part time basis to clean the home after I've arrived to visit, as well as prior to my departure. Is there such a thing there in POP?
Any help, as usual, is most appreciated. Tony
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