Step 1 · Define your criteria
Before selecting a project, clarify:
- Intended use: primary residence, secondary, rental investment, Airbnb platform, mixed
- Preferred zone: San Cristóbal (local residential), Punta Cana (high-end tourism), Bávaro (mid-range), Samaná (nature), Las Terrenas (French expat)
- Typology: studio (45-60 m²), 1 bedroom (60-85 m²), 2 bedrooms (85-110 m²), 3 bedrooms (110-140 m²), penthouse (140-200+ m²)
- Budget: from 96,000 USD (Coralis Apt A) to 895,000 USD (Nakua Penthouse)
- Financing: cash, Dominican bank mortgage, Canadian/US mortgage for investor
Step 2 · Select the project
To select well:
- Check developer track record (us: 28 years since 1998, 14 completed projects)
- Verify existence of a real estate trust (buyer protection)
- Request the 6 expert signatures on the feasibility (developer, architect, engineers, constructor, CPA)
- Verify existence of building permit issued by municipality
- Consult environmental impact study approved by Ministerio Medio Ambiente
Step 3 · Virtual or physical visit
Two options:
Remote: we provide 360° Pannellum virtual tour at choisir-mon-unite, downloadable architectural plans, drone videos, rendered photos.
On-site: we organize the trip (airport, accommodation, transportation, showroom visit, tasting with team). Recommended for investment > 250,000 USD.
Step 4 · Select your unit
Each unit has unique characteristics: orientation (sea view, garden, jungle), floor, terrace, included parking, storage. Our Choose my unit platform displays real-time availability by building / floor / unit.
Step 5 · Reservation with deposit
Once unit chosen:
- Reservation deposit: 10-30% of price depending on typology
- Reservation contract signed (30-day cooling-off period)
- Unit lock for 30 days to allow due diligence
Step 6 · Legal due diligence
Verifications by our legal team + your independent lawyer:
- Title deed (matrícula) free of encumbrances at Registro Titulos
- Building permit up to date
- Tax status of land (IPI up to date)
- Zoning compliant (Plan de Ordenamiento Territorial)
- CONFOTUR status if applicable
Step 7 · Sign trust contract
You officially become beneficiary of the real estate trust. Your funds are now protected by an authorized trustee and can only be used to build your unit and the project.
Step 8 · Staggered payments
A typical 18-24 month schedule:
- 10-30% at reservation
- 10-20% at construction start
- 30-40% during construction (monthly or phased payments)
- Balance 20-30% at delivery
Steps 9-15 · Follow-up and delivery
- Construction follow-up: monthly reports, BIM Speckle 3D platform access, client portal, on-site visits possible
- Pre-delivery visit: 2-4 weeks before delivery, with checklist to raise punchlists
- Final signing before notary: passport, cédula (if applicable), single/married certificate, proof of fund origin (UAF)
- Balance payment: SWIFT bank transfer, Cardnet, DR certified check
- Registration at Registro Titulos: 15-45 days
- Key handover: ceremony in project showroom
- After-sales service: constructor warranty 1/2/5 years, HRD technical service, optional rental management
TOTAL PROCESS DURATION
From selection to key handover: 12 to 30 months depending on project stage at reservation and project size.
How much are the ancillary fees?
- Trust fees: 0.5-1% of price
- Notary fees: ~1% of price
- Real estate transfer: 3% (CONFOTUR exempt)
- Registro Titulos registration: ~0.3%
- Document editing fees (us): 3% of price
- Total typical ancillary fees: 5-8% of price, reduced to 2-5% if CONFOTUR
Ready to start?
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