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How the Dominican land registry works, which documents prove ownership and what to check before signing.
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The Dominican land registry: how it works and what it means for buyers
The Dominican land registry is a public system in which rights over land and buildings are recorded. As a rule, what appears in the registry is …
Updated on October 4, 2026Under legal review Property and titlesCertificate of title vs constancia anotada: differences and risks
A certificate of title proves a registered right over an individualised property with its own cadastral designation. A constancia anotada proves a right over a portion …
Updated on October 4, 2026Under legal review Property and titlesDeslinde: what it is and why it matters before you buy
Deslinde is the technical and legal process that locates, measures and delimits a portion of land within a larger plot to turn it into an individualised …
Updated on October 4, 2026Under legal review Property and titlesThe certificate of legal status: what it reveals and how to read it
The certificate of legal status (certificación de estado jurídico) is a document issued by the Registro de Títulos showing a property's registry position on a given …
Updated on October 4, 2026Under legal review Property and titlesBuying property in Las Terrenas as a foreigner: what to plan for
As a rule, a foreigner can buy real estate in the Dominican Republic on terms similar to those of a Dominican buyer. The exact framework for …
Updated on October 4, 2026Under legal review Property and titlesSelling a house in Las Terrenas: preparing a solid file
Selling a property in Las Terrenas means being able to show that the title, plans, permits and taxes are in order. A file prepared and checked …
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