Santo Domingo keeps consolidating as one of the region's most important real estate markets with the arrival of Marriott Executive Apartments and Residences Santo Domingo, the first project of this Marriott concept in the Caribbean.

Montecristi prepares to take on a new role on the Caribbean's tourism and real estate map with Alba Bay, a planned city that will integrate residences, hotels, wellness, sustainability, infrastructure and economic activity within a single master plan.

The project advances through 2026 with an operating cruise port, hotel and international airport construction, the arrival of private capital and a global investment estimated at more than US$2,200 million.

The Dominican Republic keeps consolidating its position as one of the leading tourist destinations in Latin America and the Caribbean. Sustained growth in visitor arrivals, hotel expansion and rising foreign investment are creating new opportunities for the national real estate market.

Legal certainty has become one of the essential factors in attracting national and foreign investment. Clear rules, protection of property rights and respect for contracts can be as important as profitability when deciding where to invest.

Buying a property in the Dominican Republic involves much more than paying the agreed price. Transfer taxes, the annual property tax (IPI), obligations on rental income and possible taxes when selling can all affect the final cost and return of an investment. At Onker Home we summarize the essentials every buyer and investor should know.