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CONTADORES DOMINICANOS

Real Estate Transfer Service

To transfer a property in the Dominican Republic, it is important to keep in mind that this process may vary depending on the property’s location and other specific factors.

Real estate transfer may be subject to taxes, fees, and other costs, such as notary or registration expenses. Therefore, it is advisable to seek the corresponding legal advice when carrying out this procedure.

At CONTADORES DOMINICANOS, we offer Legal Advisory Services for Real Estate Transactions. We have advised hundreds of buyers and sellers of properties to provide them with legal guidance on real estate transfers, ensuring compliance with all necessary procedures and requirements to transfer property in the Dominican Republic efficiently and in accordance with existing legal obligations.

What is Real Estate Transfer?

It is the process of transferring a real property (house, land, building, etc.) from one person or entity to another.

Real estate transfer can occur as a result of:

  • Sale
  • Donation
  • Inheritance
  • Any other legal form of property transfer

In summary, real estate transfer involves changing the ownership of the property in the corresponding public records.

What is the procedure for performing a Real Estate Transfer in the Dominican Republic?

  1. Sales Agreement: This should include the sale price, payment conditions, and delivery date.
  2. Title Certificate: This document is issued by the Title Registration Office and confirms that the seller is the legitimate owner of the property.
  3. Formalization of the Sales Contract: This should include the property details, terms and conditions of payment, warranties, and any other relevant clauses.
  4. Payment of Taxes and Fees: These relate to the property transfer, including the real estate transfer tax (ITBI) and registration expenses.
  5. Property Registration: The property must be registered in the corresponding Title Registry.
  6. Property Delivery: After the property has been registered in the title registry, the seller will proceed to deliver the property to the buyer.

Our services include:

  • Legal advisory and consultation in the real estate transfer procedure, both for buying and selling property
  • Preparation, review, and management of all necessary documents for property transfer
  • Property assessment to determine its market value
  • Advisory and management of costs and fees associated with property transfer
  • Assistance in property delivery
  • Litigation on registered rights
  • Title registration
  • Sanitation processes
  • Surveying services
  • Management of the demarcation process
  • Management of survey updates
  • Application process for work authorization
  • Management of parcel urbanization
  • Real estate transfer jurisdiction
  • Title transfer in the Dominican Republic
  • Among others

It should be noted that the procedures before the Real Estate Jurisdiction can be complex and require specialized advice in real estate law in the Dominican Republic.

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