Ken
@Donna&Ken
Canadian looking for information about Dominican Republic
Forum posts
18
Contacts
3
About me
Canadian
Lives in Brockville
Speaks English (some french)
Registration: 28 October 2014
Activity
Overstay Fines 2015 by planner
There is always confusion about the overstay fines or fees. If you are visiting the Dominican Republic and you over stay here are the Penalties or Fees. You will pay them when you are leaving the Dominican Republic. IF you overstay 1 day, then ...
We have been hearing, and reading that the tourist visa has officially been changed from 30 to 60 days....start paying overstay on the 61st day. Any truth, or based on rumor, or wishful thinking? Thanks! Donna and Ken Read More
on our way again!
:) we are heading back to our little place in Lomas Mironas again, this time for 3 weeks starting Dec. 08, can't wait as usual! We were planning on being there about 4 weeks this year, but after this trip will have been 8 weeks, bonus!! See you ... Read More
New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourself here 聳 2nd quarter of 2015 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Dominican Republic forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell ...
Hey BD! We are a couple from Canada looking to retire in DR. We have bought a property between Sosua and Cabarete in a gated community which we love very much. At present we can only spend 2 months a year or so there as we are still working. We ... Read More
Moving To Sosua by Gord Cameron
We will be moving to Sosua DR in a couple of months and would like the names of reputable real estate companies in the area. I went online and have seen the Century 21 site, is this company bona fide? We have this company in Canada but apparently ...
http://www.point2homes.com/DO/Home-For-Sale/Puerto-Plata/Sosua/Sosua-Hills/Beautiful-Semi-Detached-Home/28219989.html Hi Bob, sorry, changed computers and lost the agents name, was Jose something, big help in a Spanish country, huh?lol He was ... Read More
Moving To Sosua by Gord Cameron
We will be moving to Sosua DR in a couple of months and would like the names of reputable real estate companies in the area. I went online and have seen the Century 21 site, is this company bona fide? We have this company in Canada but apparently ...
Yes, by all means, Check out everything out well! We researched a lot of real estate before we went to see any at all. Important to make sure of ALL the , legalities, costs etc. There are many not so good "realtors" there. For instance, ... Read More
Moving To Sosua by Gord Cameron
We will be moving to Sosua DR in a couple of months and would like the names of reputable real estate companies in the area. I went online and have seen the Century 21 site, is this company bona fide? We have this company in Canada but apparently ...
Hi Gord. Yes, Century / Juan Pedermo is legit. Very nice people to deal with. We bought our place near Sosua, Alex and Anabel a Nogueira were our agents, and they are fantastic people! All of the office staff were very helpful. They are expats as ... Read More
ONLY THE GOOD STUFF by planner
I was motivated by someone else's comment about good customer service. So I am creating a new thread. THIS thread is only about good stuff, good news, good service, good products, good anything....... Got it............ Tell us about your ...
HEY JAMES!! useless information guy! Ive been known as Ken, " a virtual smorgasboard of useless information"....guess that makes us bro's! haha Read More
ONLY THE GOOD STUFF by planner
I was motivated by someone else's comment about good customer service. So I am creating a new thread. THIS thread is only about good stuff, good news, good service, good products, good anything....... Got it............ Tell us about your ...
:D Havent seen any new post pop up here for awhile!! Well some good news. We didnt think we would be back til maybe January to our villa, but with a bit of wangling, we will arrive July24 for an added 2 weeks!! Cant wait! We have had a great first ... Read More
ONLY THE GOOD STUFF by planner
I was motivated by someone else's comment about good customer service. So I am creating a new thread. THIS thread is only about good stuff, good news, good service, good products, good anything....... Got it............ Tell us about your ...
During our first few days at the Villa, we met our gardener/maintenance guy, Raphael. A charming and fun fellow with a great attitude. Thru sign language, and a lot of pointing, he showed me how to turn on and use our pool filtration etc,also where ... Read More
ONLY THE GOOD STUFF by planner
I was motivated by someone else's comment about good customer service. So I am creating a new thread. THIS thread is only about good stuff, good news, good service, good products, good anything....... Got it............ Tell us about your ...
I agree Gypsy!! We are moving, over time, to Lomas Mironas, alittle longer there every year over the next 4 years or so, renting out our place when we are not there. I read ALOT of negative everywhere and have wondered the same thing. Well on our ... Read More
Well, we made it! by Donna&Ken
Been here (Lomas Mironas) just over 1 wk now...spending time in the villa we purchased last june , for the first time! Loving it!. spent the first week doing some minor decorating and repairs as the property is a rental in our absense, and catching ...
Darn it1 Back home in Canada again! WifI Almost as bad here as it was in the DR so has taken me a bit to get on here as well as work has been busy since we got back, playing catch up. What an awesome trip we had! Wish we coulda stayed longer, but ... Read More
Well, we made it!
Been here (Lomas Mironas) just over 1 wk now...spending time in the villa we purchased last june , for the first time! Loving it!. spent the first week doing some minor decorating and repairs as the property is a rental in our absense, and catching ... Read More
Introduce yourself HERE! by planner
This thread is where you should introduce yourself. Tell us a little bit about you, where you live or where you want to live, how you came to this forum and how we can help you. When you need some answers: Check recent threads, if you cannot ...
Hello Everyone!! We are Donna and Ken, and have been floating around here for the past few weeks, bugging Bob incessantly with questions!! Thanks for all the help thus far! We are from Canada (1000 islands region of Ontario). We are husband and wife ... Read More
House insurance by Donna&Ken
We have a 1 bdrm villa in Lomas Mironas, which we rent out when we are not there. Would you recommend an sort of insurance? No one seemstocarry much on there places and wondered.. Bob ,I see you have a rental' what is the approx cost for ...
Thanks again Bob!...and if it floods up where we are, then we ALL have problems! We will look into content and liability for sure when we are there. Any suggestions to who to see for insurance? Donna&Ken Read More
House insurance
We have a 1 bdrm villa in Lomas Mironas, which we rent out when we are not there. Would you recommend an sort of insurance? No one seemstocarry much on there places and wondered.. Bob ,I see you have a rental' what is the approx cost for ... Read More