Karin
@Karin1
Canadian 暗网禁区 in Dominican Republic
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Canadian
Speaks English
Registration: 02 June 2021
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Road safety in Dominican Republic by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Navigating roads and experiencing traffic in Dominican Republic as an 暗网禁区 can be a learning experience. We invite you to share your insights in order to help other 暗网禁区s and soon-to-be 暗网禁区s stay safe on the road in Dominican ...
Re Punta Cana. They fixed the roads 3 years ago more or less (surface re-paving including highway). It was so fantastic because most of the potholes gone, some very large with poles with flags in them, or tires in them, trying to warn drivers... ... Read More
Most common scams in Dominican Republic by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Settling in Dominican Republic as an 暗网禁区 implies navigating into a new and unfamiliar environment and habits, making you potentially vulnerable to scammers. Whether it鈥檚 immigration or finance advice, housing scam, online ...
@RockyMThe woman who was offering to take me shopping and for dinners (so I could pay) was an English speaking "self proclaimed real estate agent" from Belgium who also spoke other languages fluently like Spanish. She was not a native ... Read More
Most common scams in Dominican Republic by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Settling in Dominican Republic as an 暗网禁区 implies navigating into a new and unfamiliar environment and habits, making you potentially vulnerable to scammers. Whether it鈥檚 immigration or finance advice, housing scam, online ...
My experience has been only in Punta Cana where I hang out in winter months. While I love this place, the weather and the natural beauty, I find there is a kind of desperation here by locals and non-locals, people that live and work here. Its like ... Read More
Updates on club Jet Set by planner
As most should know, club Jet Set in Santo Domingo was the scene of a horrific tragedy. It was an upscale, very popular club. Current death toll now sits at 230.The fall out from this is considerable. The city has gone very quiet. Most clubs are ...
Some of you dont like what I said so now you attack me, saying I am shameful and disrespectful.聽 That is is ok with you.聽 聽Every single life is important and I care about all the Dominican people, especially the children.There are ... Read More
Pros and Cons between Scotiabank and Banco Popular? by Gylla
I am opening a bank account here in DR. I have heard mixed reviews about both banks. I was thinking about opening a Banco Popular account because their offices are everywhere. But a friend advised me that Scotia follows international banking laws ...
@AtaviHi Atavi, I am a Canadian and I also bank with Scotia in Canada. I did open an account here in Punta Cana too. Its not the same service or the same company, but mostly I thought the service was very good. In the end, I found their fees ... Read More
Updates on club Jet Set by planner
As most should know, club Jet Set in Santo Domingo was the scene of a horrific tragedy. It was an upscale, very popular club. Current death toll now sits at 230.The fall out from this is considerable. The city has gone very quiet. Most clubs are ...
@planner I pass on my condolences to the families of the victims. Those that are recovering, I truly wish they will be able to recover as quickly as possible and the scars will be healed over time.Yes, we should respect the dead and wounded, but if ... Read More
Pre-con price hikes at delivery... by Antonio_REMAX
For those that bought pre-construction 2-3 years ago and have taken or will take possession soon, has the builder demanded more money as per the contract you signed? Looking to buy a pre-construction with delivery in 2025... A little worried with ...
@sueh234Seems like you hit the jackpot on this. I hope your new place is exactly as you expected. Please let us know here once you get in and use it. Read More
How do I choose an air conditioner? by KerinaS
I have rented an unfurnished apartment. How do I choose the correct split ACs for the different rooms? The hookup is their from a previous renter.
@plannerI think he meant to replace the one that was there with a new one. Read More
How do I choose an air conditioner? by KerinaS
I have rented an unfurnished apartment. How do I choose the correct split ACs for the different rooms? The hookup is their from a previous renter.
@TippjSounds like you hit the jackpot with this arrangement Read More
Container houses by hocevartomi
Buenos dias ,I am planning to get a small plot of land and put a container house on it, I have just started my research.I would do the majority my self but I dont know where to start paper-wise, what permits do I need, do I need an architect ...
@CHRISTOPHER DAVID56For sure. I am not telling anyone to break the law, I am saying, dont shut down your dreams or give up just because someone says so, esp when the someones dont know the laws themselves. Read More
Container houses by hocevartomi
Buenos dias ,I am planning to get a small plot of land and put a container house on it, I have just started my research.I would do the majority my self but I dont know where to start paper-wise, what permits do I need, do I need an architect ...
I think with calculated risk comes rewards, knowing the risks before you begin and that is what we are discussing. There are some people that have taken risks to build their dream homes here (or people like myself who chose to rent) and there are ... Read More
Container houses by hocevartomi
Buenos dias ,I am planning to get a small plot of land and put a container house on it, I have just started my research.I would do the majority my self but I dont know where to start paper-wise, what permits do I need, do I need an architect ...
There is a place in Punta Cana that has shipping containers. While its a good idea to check before you go ahead, I doubt very much you need any permits because there are a lot less rules here and not many to enforce them. If you were going to do ... Read More
Cost of living in Dominican Republic in 2024 by Cheryl
Hello everyone, As every year, we invite you to share your experience regarding the cost of living in Dominican Republic, and if possible, in the specific region or city where you live. This will help members who are planning to relocate in ...
If a tenant requests to remove or leave out the clause that says聽 "10% increase in rent after 12 months", then they can stay in the apartment forever without rent increases until the court says otherwise which is going to take months if not ... Read More
Container houses by hocevartomi
Buenos dias ,I am planning to get a small plot of land and put a container house on it, I have just started my research.I would do the majority my self but I dont know where to start paper-wise, what permits do I need, do I need an architect ...
Are we talking about a shipping container, the ones they put on cargo ships with all the goods we buy from China or other places?聽 聽 If yes, a ship container is going to withstand brutal storms as they come across the seas.聽 聽Its ... Read More
Cost of living in Dominican Republic in 2024 by Cheryl
Hello everyone, As every year, we invite you to share your experience regarding the cost of living in Dominican Republic, and if possible, in the specific region or city where you live. This will help members who are planning to relocate in ...
When I signed my leases I tried to get them to remove the 1 year rent increase of 10%, hardly seem fair to me. The contract does not say, up to 10%, it says rent will automatically increase by 10% at the end of the lease if you continue to stay. ... Read More