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Introducing:
Advance Purchase Agreement Audit
How to be sure you’ll sign a contract that protects your financial well-being. Here’s what you’ll get in 72 hours or less:

- Complete revision of the purchase agreement to make sure the terms and conditions of the transaction are safe and fit your needs – This could save you a lot of money and years of your life.
- Unbiased legal opinion from #1 real estate law firm in Punta Cana with our observations and recommendations – Do not depend solely on the opinion of unreliable lawyers from the real estate agency and/or seller.
- Written explanation of each of the clauses listed in the purchase agreement – Real estate law in the Dominican Republic is different from other countries like the USA, so understanding these is critical.
- FREE translation to English of the contract – Other lawyers would charge you $10-15 per page (on average a purchase agreement has 8 pages).
Zero guess work, zero uncertainty, zero risk…
This is a $495 value that you get free as part of our complete and personalized legal solution…
Just 1% of the property purchase price
Why just have a contract reviewed when you can have ACCESS to a highly rated lawyer with the most competitive rates to manage and oversee your real estate transaction?
If you don’t want to feel overwhelmed, lost, or clueless when buying a property in Punta Cana, the Pre-purchase Property Check™ might be exactly what you need.
Get direct access to a specialized lawyer that will help you run a property check, protect your investment, secure a solid closing plan, and manage the whole buying process from beginning to end, 100% remotely.
Simply reach out to your assigned lawyer via online consultation and get almost instant legal advice –This is the easiest way to buy real estate in Punta Cana with confidence and security.
Here are 3 ways Pre-purchase Property Check™ will help you buy a property in Punta Cana
Eliminate risk with our proprietary property assessment
We conduct an independent and thorough review of the property and cross-check all information provided by the real estate agency and/or seller so you have clarity before making any payment.
- Property's legal status, clear title, liabilities, and taxes.
- Seller's verified documentation.
- Transfer of ownership title.


Guaranteed terms and payment plans that work for you
We assist you during the negotiation and purchase of a property so you can have a more convenient and safer payment plan that fits your needs.
- Promise of Sale and Purchase Agreement drafting.
- All documentation translated to english.
- Purchase costs forecasting.
Buy a property remotely
You can purchase a property without the time and expense of traveling through a Power of Attorney. Manage the entire buying process through online conferences with your assigned personal lawyer, who will break down everything you need to do to guarantee a safe transaction.
- Prompt communication.
- Power of Attorney to legally represent you through the transaction.
- Remote signing.

What will you choose, a simple contract review or access to a full legal solution?
Advance Purchase Agreement Audit™
$495
$990 50% Off – One time payment
- Complete revision of the purchase agreement.
- Unbiased legal opinion from #1 real estate law firm in Punta Cana with our observations and recommendations.
- Written explanation of each of the clauses listed in the purchase agreement.
- FREE translation to English of the contract.
50% Off – Yours for $495
Pre-purchase Property Check™
Just 1%
…of the property purchase price
- Independent review of property & land’s legal status, Clear Title, liabilities and taxes.
- Real estate agency and/or seller’s documentation review.
- Drafting of the Promise of sale and purchase agreement.
- Negotiation & closing guidance.
- Transfer of ownership title.
- Purchase costs forecasting –have a clear idea of how much you’ll invest.
- 30-minutes video consultations with a lawyer & remote signing –easiest way to handle legal processes.
- Power of Attorney –buy any property without leaving your country.
- FREE Translation to English of all documentation (normally $10-15 per page).
- Advance Purchase Agreement Audit included FREE when you request our full legal solution.
Just 1% of the property purchase price
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Buy any property confidently with our 100% risk free real estate transaction guarantee
Buying real estate in Punta Cana can be challenging, but we’re so confident in our experienced team and internal proven processes that we guarantee your interests will be protected and we will only go through with the transaction if it’s safe for you. Please contact us at info@canalawrd.com if you have any further questions.
Got questions about this offer?
It is crucial to pursue legal advice with a reputable real estate lawyer in the Dominican Republic to perform the property verification or due diligence and ensure you receive the title deed of the property and guarantees you do not lose possession of your property. It often happens that the realtor and/or the seller pressure the buyer into a hurried closing despite the advice of legal counsel. It is imperative that an attorney performs a complete title search, including the chain of ownership to ensure the seller has the right to sell, and that no others are awaiting to take possession of the property. This search will also reveal any taxes owed or liens.
Real estate lawyers advise the parties in a real estate operation, making sure to complete all the necessary procedures during the purchase or sale of a property. A competent real estate lawyer is knowledgeable and must know the practices, intricacies and customs of the Dominican real estate market and if you do not speak Spanish, it is preferable that you hire a bilingual lawyer.
There are no restrictions on foreign individuals or companies owning or leasing real estate in the Dominican Republic. The process for purchasing real estate for foreigners is exactly the same as for Dominicans.
A 1% annual tax is assessed on real estate properties owned by individuals, based on the cumulative value of all the properties as appraised by government authorities. The 1% is calculated only for values exceeding US$160,000.00. Properties are valued without taking into consideration any furniture or equipment to be found in them. So, if you only have one property and it is worth less than US$160,000.00 you won’t pay any property tax. So if you have a property that is worth US$170,000.00 you will only pay 1% of US$10,000.00, this would be 100 dollars per year. The real estate tax is payable every year on or before March 11, or in two equal installments: 50% on or before March 11, and the remaining 50%, on or before September 11. Also, if the property you choose applies for the Tourism Incentive Law No. 158-01 (CONFOTOUR) you will not pay the annual real estate tax for 15 years.
You can stay in the country up to 30 days but you can extend your stay up to 120 days by paying an additional fee upon departure.
The properties that have the benefit of confotour (Law #158-01) are exempt from the payment of the 3% transfer tax and from the annual real estate tax (1%) for 15 years.
Although the real estate closing timeline varies case by case, typically you can expect closing on a property to take 60 – 90 days.
Yes but there are certain risks that come with it. You’re trusting your money to the developer so it is very important conduct a due diligence on the developer by checking licenses/permits etc., reviewing past projects completed by this company, before finally confirming if it is legit. Hiring a real estate lawyer in the Dominican Republic to review and make sure the contract is solid is essential. Your lawyer will ensure that you are protected in case the project is not finished, developers declare bankruptcy, or if there’s any other issue with their legal status.
No, it is not necessary for either the buyer or the seller to be present during a real estate closing. A real estate lawyer with a Power of Attorney (POA) can handle all necessary paperwork and verify monetary transactions.
Real Estate Lawyers´s fees in Dominican Republic are normally based on a percentage of the purchase price of the property, which range between 1% up to 1.5% depending on the property. You could hire a lawyer for less, but be careful, sometimes that translates into them not doing their job, the complete property verification or due diligence, so it depends on your situation and if you are knowledgeable and comfortable enough with the attorney you choose. Also make sure that the lawyer you choose is fluent in English or the language you speak, so there are no misunderstandings.
Real Estate Closing Costs in Dominican Republic will vary depending on the property value and if the property applies for the Confotour Tourism Incentive Law No. 158-01. Therefore, if the property you buy applies for the Confotour incentive, you can expect spending only 1-1.5% of the property purchase price in closing costs. However, if it doesn´t, you can expect spending up to 5% of the purchase price for closing costs. It wouldn’t be any more but could be less. This will include attorney fees, transfer tax, notary fees, stamps, checks and any other diverse closing costs associated with the purchase to get the title in your name.
Foreigners can inherit real property in the Dominican Republic with no restrictions. Inheritance taxes have been recently lowered to 3% of the appraised value of the estate.
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