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Practical guides on buying, investing, legal frameworks and life in Las Terrenas, written by the local experts at Navetta Properties.
Airbnb, Vrbo and Booking.com Fees in 2026: Should You Book Direct?
Airbnb now takes 15.5% from most owners, Vrbo moves to 12% on 29 October and Booking.com charges around 15%. What changed, and what booking direct saves and costs you.
The Due Diligence Checklist to Run Before Buying in Samaná
A plain-language checklist for buying in Samaná or Las Terrenas: title, land, seller, taxes and building rules, and how to protect your deposit.
Samaná vs Punta Cana vs Cabarete: An Honest Comparison
Three different Dominican markets, compared on what a rental listing actually earns in each, who buys there, and the trade-off you accept in all three.
Healthcare in Las Terrenas: Clinics, Labs and Insurance
The two private clinics in Las Terrenas, where to get lab work done, and why every foreign resident in Samaná has to buy private health insurance.
Property Insurance in the Dominican Republic: A Storm Season Guide
What property insurance in the Dominican Republic actually covers, how catastrophe deductibles work, and what an absentee owner should arrange before a storm.
Schools and Family Life in Las Terrenas: A Relocation Guide for Families
A working broker's guide to schools in Las Terrenas, from the French lycée to bilingual and Dominican options, and what daily life here looks like for children.
Dominican Republic Cuts Capital Gains Tax on Property Sales to 10 Percent: What Law 30-26 Means for Owners and Investors
Law 30-26 lowers the capital gains tax on real estate sold by individuals from 25 percent to 10 percent. Here is what changes, what stays the same, and what it means for sellers and buyers in Samaná.
The Total Cost of Buying Property in the Dominican Republic: A Complete Closing Guide
What foreign buyers really pay at closing in the Dominican Republic, line by line: 3% Transfer Tax, attorney fees, notary, deslinde, registration, and timeline.
Real Estate Escrow in the Dominican Republic: Complete Guide
The Dominican Republic has evolved from being a well kept Caribbean secret into one of the most dynamic real estate markets in the region.
Soul of Samaná: The Ultimate Insider’s Guide to Living in Las Terrenas
Why Las Terrenas is the Caribbean's best kept secret: which of its four beaches suits you, where the locals eat, and what living here is really like.
DGII Announces 100% Digital Real Estate Operations Starting in 2026
Starting in 2026, all real estate transactions, such as transfers and mortgage processing, will be able to be carried out completely digitally.
CONFOTUR Tax Law Explained: The Investor’s Guide to Dominican Real Estate Incentives
How smart investors are saving tens of thousands of dollars on Caribbean real estate and why buying 'new' is the only way to get them.
The Complete Guide to the Real Estate Wealth Tax (IPI) in the Dominican Republic
Owning a piece of paradise comes with responsibilities. Here is everything you need to know about the annual property tax (IPI) and how to determine if you even have to pay it.
Certification of Legal Status in Dominican Real Estate: Why It Matters
Buying property in paradise is a dream. The Certification of Legal Status is what proves the title carries no mortgage, lien or easement before you sign.
Buying Paradise: A Complete Guide for Foreigners Investing in Dominican Real Estate
For many, the dream of owning a villa in the Caribbean stops at the 'what ifs.' The legal systems of foreign countries can feel opaque and the fear of the unknown often outweighs the desire for a beachfront view.
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