Burgs
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Severance/Liquidation for Indirect Employees? by ddmcghee
We are selling our apartment here in Las Terrenas that we've used as a rental. With the apartment going to another owner, we are no longer in need of property management services. We were just informed that we have to pay severance for the ...
Thanks, ddmcghee. comforting to hear this is the convention. It's not a ton of money in any event, it just seemed a bit strange to me. Happy to pay it, to be honest, but figured it would be best to hear if anyone had any direct experience. Read More
Insurance over 65 by planner
This has been discussed multiple times here on the forums. Its fairly easy to get coverage under age 65 but almost nothing available over 65. Well now there is! I have a group package available to expats for anyone from age 50 and up to ...
interested here as well. thanks Planner! Read More
Severance/Liquidation for Indirect Employees? by ddmcghee
We are selling our apartment here in Las Terrenas that we've used as a rental. With the apartment going to another owner, we are no longer in need of property management services. We were just informed that we have to pay severance for the ...
The contract with the property manager is for cleaning 2x per week. The PM "employs" 6 or 7 cleaning ladies to clean 2x per week at all of their properties. So in my mind, the PM should be the "employer" and be responsible for ... Read More
Severance/Liquidation for Indirect Employees? by ddmcghee
We are selling our apartment here in Las Terrenas that we've used as a rental. With the apartment going to another owner, we are no longer in need of property management services. We were just informed that we have to pay severance for the ...
We are currently looking for a property manager in the Las Terrenas area and were told by one (Dreams2Realty) that for the cleaning lady, we would need to pay a 2 week bonus after 12 mos and a one month December bonus. Has any one heard of this, or ... Read More
COVID-19 by Guest2022
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-51611422 https://www.diariolibre.com/actualidad/la-organizacion-mundial-de-la-salud-alerta-sobre-riesgo-de-pandemia-IC17269212 Coronavirus: World should prepare for pandemic, says WHO Worrying signs, with infections ...
Vaccination progress has been excellent. Among countries with >1mm population, DR is administering vaccinations at fastest rate in the world over the last 7 days (1,531 doses per 100,000 people). ~20% fully vaccinated and ~40% with one ... Read More
COVID-19 by Guest2022
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-51611422 https://www.diariolibre.com/actualidad/la-organizacion-mundial-de-la-salud-alerta-sobre-riesgo-de-pandemia-IC17269212 Coronavirus: World should prepare for pandemic, says WHO Worrying signs, with infections ...
Vaccinations are certainly not a "Hail Mary" hope by the government. I'd argue the administration should redouble their efforts and commitment to accelerate the roll-out. It is a massive logistical undertaking, but with better ... Read More
Transportation from Santo Domingo airport to Las Terrenas by Outdoorgirl1027
I have researched this question on the boards but they were all over a year old. Therefore, I was wondering what is the best way. If there is a bus, how do I find that. If it is private transportation please leave me information on what company ...
Thanks for the insights, jhgoodwin! I've had the pleasure of driving in LT once before .... exhilarating to say the least! :) Just trying to find a few reputable rental locations in LT if we need a car for a couple of days on our next trip ... Read More
Transportation from Santo Domingo airport to Las Terrenas by Outdoorgirl1027
I have researched this question on the boards but they were all over a year old. Therefore, I was wondering what is the best way. If there is a bus, how do I find that. If it is private transportation please leave me information on what company ...
taking SDT from SDQ to LT seems like a great idea considering how long it takes to rent a car at the airport, however, does anyone have any good recommendations for car rental in LT, if we need a car for a few days? appreciate it! Read More
Insurance for Investment Properties in DR by Burgs
hi all, Hoping someone might be able to help us. My husband and I fell in love with Las Terrenas on a recent visit and are now thinking of buying a condo to use as an investment property until we are ready to retire in a few years, and the use the ...
Allor925, Thank you for the link to Universal and suggestion to look into Civiil Liability, I'll take a look. We will post anything we uncover. if anyone else has navigated this, and actually purchased liability coverage for a ... Read More
Insurance for Investment Properties in DR
hi all, Hoping someone might be able to help us. My husband and I fell in love with Las Terrenas on a recent visit and are now thinking of buying a condo to use as an investment property until we are ready to retire in a few years, and the use the ... Read More