I'll be in Sosua in 2 months and have been checking out some of the local real estate web site listings for condos and apartments. Been coming to the North Coast for several years and have thought of possibly living there about half the time when I retire, perhaps in 5 more years.
I have seen a handful of units for sale in the Caribe Campo complex priced in the 20 and 30 thousand dollar range. A studio or 1 bdrm would be perfect for me. I have thought the location would be ideal, just far enough away from town to be out of the noise but close enough to walk or moto to wherever you need to go. I saw some old threads from a few years ago and what was said then wasn't too good regarding the management of that complex. Power would be off for hours at a time, the plumbing was suspect, etc.
Short of winning the lotto or having a wealthy relative that I don't know about passing on and leaving me with a ton of money, I will never be able to afford the pristine beachfront condo with all the bells and whistles and the 6 figure price that comes with it. But something more modest for under 40 thousand is certainly doable for me. Are there any DR1 members who own a condo in Caribe Campo or maybe someone who has been a long term renter there who could chime in on what sort of community that place is? Is the administration accountable to the owners? Are problems and concerns dealt with as quick as possible? Are you generally content with living there or do you regret making a purchase?
In short, has the place improved over the last few years and would it be worthwhile to consider buying one of these units in the future? Thanks for any and all replies and opinions.
I have seen a handful of units for sale in the Caribe Campo complex priced in the 20 and 30 thousand dollar range. A studio or 1 bdrm would be perfect for me. I have thought the location would be ideal, just far enough away from town to be out of the noise but close enough to walk or moto to wherever you need to go. I saw some old threads from a few years ago and what was said then wasn't too good regarding the management of that complex. Power would be off for hours at a time, the plumbing was suspect, etc.
Short of winning the lotto or having a wealthy relative that I don't know about passing on and leaving me with a ton of money, I will never be able to afford the pristine beachfront condo with all the bells and whistles and the 6 figure price that comes with it. But something more modest for under 40 thousand is certainly doable for me. Are there any DR1 members who own a condo in Caribe Campo or maybe someone who has been a long term renter there who could chime in on what sort of community that place is? Is the administration accountable to the owners? Are problems and concerns dealt with as quick as possible? Are you generally content with living there or do you regret making a purchase?
In short, has the place improved over the last few years and would it be worthwhile to consider buying one of these units in the future? Thanks for any and all replies and opinions.
