Wow!!! Thank you Mr. T👏👏👏. I have watched so many videos on property and building/construction in DR and this is the BEST and most useful one of all of them. I have to save it! I bought land in Bonao and I'm seriously not sure whether to build a villa, condos or a tourist lodge of some sort. This video is definitely helpful and will be a point of reference. Thank you again for putting out great and useful videos!
Hi Valentina! and thanks for both watching and for your compliments :) If you need a good constructor, then feel free to reach me at info@educatedtraveler.info Also congratulations on the success with your channel! If you're in Sosua one day, maybe we can meet and do some interviewing on video. Brgds, Mr. T
Awsome information appreciate all your hard work giving us the real necessary info we need. Looking to retire in DR within the next 10 years. Getting my building plan together now.
Thanks Rafael! I also do consulting on the "Pro's & Con's" of settling in various towns (and the different areas within those towns), so if you're interested, then send me an e-mail to info@educatedtraveler.info and I'll send you my price plan. Best Regards, Mr.T
If my math is correct, construction costs in the DR of $800 USD per square meter are slightly less than $75 USD per square foot. Considering construction costs where I now live (the High Rockies area of Colorado) are between $400 and $500 USD per square foot, that is a bargain: 1 sq. m. = 10.7639 sq. ft.; $800 USD / 10.7639 = $74.32 USD.
It depends where, I guess. like anywhere. That $75 dollars won't be the same certain parts of the USA that might require different logistics like a house in Connecticut to a luxury apartment on 5th avenue. The problem in the Dominican Republic is that there's no coherence in prices. You could see a house that is priced at $500 thousand dollars in a Barrio with crimes, no electrics, rundown houses..And you can also find the same property for the same price in an upper class neighborhood...
Thank you for your honesty and sincerity about living and thriving in the DR. I am very impressed with your ability to make a gringo feel at ease with considering making the move to the DR. We are currently in Florida and the prices just keep rising. We are looking for a new surrounding, but safety and health care are at the top of our priorities and affordable prices. I am wondering about the pension visa’s and how or if DR is the right…
Hi John, thanks for watching my channel and leaving your comment. Please email me at info@educatedtraveler.info, I provide a relocation consultancy service. Cheers!
Aggregate? What's that? Lol... Worst job I saw was a roof pour for new apt. They mixed a bag of mortar with a wheelbarrow of sand and a wheelbarrow of dirt. The sand was probably loaded with salt.
I didn't have to look too far into the video to realize that whatever the price per square meter is in there ,you are paying for a very solid quality home. For way more than that you get disposable buildings that are demolished after not longer than 40 years (as the longer lasting ones go) in "first world developed countries". Notice that you don't see lumber going up, but rebar cement, concrete, blocks,bricks and clay tiles over concrete roofs, instead of shingles over plywood. Floors are made out of concrete covered with ceramic tiles,granite or marble that adds to the strength of the whole building,being that a house or a commercial place. Poorer homes don't have fancy finishings,but they are as solid as they come simply because they are built to last. The poorest of the poor,in those places, build with whatever they can afford, that surprisingly remind us of the kind of expensive materials we built our over priced homes in our "first world". We have an expression for this kind of construction in Latin America : Houses made out of "palitos" (spanish for sticks). There is a lesson there: in the event you want to live in a safe home (withstanding hurricanes and floods) you have to look to the people whom are not surrounded by riches, but use their minds in a very clever way. Keep the good videos coming amigo, you are good. Greetings from Toronto.
very informative....how much do resale homes go for...and do you save any money that way... Did you mention the timetable from start to possible finished product?..
Hi Lyndon and thanks for watching! Depending on the constructor you pick and the size of the villa, then most projects take between 3-6 months. One can probably save a bit by constructing, however it depends on how it goes. By saying resale homes, I assume you mean existing homes? The range is from 150K (smaller 3 bedroom villa) to 500K (larger bedroom villa). I hope that answers your question. Brgds, Mr.T
There are many variables that influence the price you're seeking. If you have many questions in regards to relocation, then I can be hired for consultancy - simply drop me an e-mail to info@educatedtraveler.info and I will send you my price plan - Please include your name, cheers! Mr.T
Invest a bit in my consultancy (and get other questions answered too) and then I'll refer 2 - 3 decent constructors - if you're keen simply e-mail info@educatedtraveler.info for my services price plan. Brgds, Mr.T
Hi there. Kindly e-mail me at info@educatedtraveler.info and include your name, cell, and business details and then I will gladly get back to you with the info. Best Regards, Mr.T
I'm sorry my brother but unfortunately the way we build in Dominican Republic is slightly overpriced because of some questionable use of some building techniques, tech and materials... It's not justifiable using rebars in the construction of an underground cistern, apart from not making sense, it's not necessary as when backfilling will act as a barrier. It's a lame excuse from the builder that they use rebars for extra strength in earthquakes... It's a single storey building. And they over use columns like there's no tomorrow. I also question the empañete (rendering) they use silly expensive sand, don't use lime in the mix with the cement and it's just archaic. Way too expensive unnecessarily. I'm Dominican but I develop commercial and residential properties in a country I won't mention. Respect my brother 👍👍
Might be the best construction video for building in DR!
Many thanks Les!! and for tuning in - Brgds, Mr.T
@@EducatedTraveler great video thx and I agree the best
My country is a paradise but you deserve to be a dominican ambassador cause you show the best of DR. Very instructional video.
Many thanks George! and for tuning in :) Brgds, Mr.T
Wow!!! Thank you Mr. T👏👏👏. I have watched so many videos on property and building/construction in DR and this is the BEST and most useful one of all of them. I have to save it! I bought land in Bonao and I'm seriously not sure whether to build a villa, condos or a tourist lodge of some sort. This video is definitely helpful and will be a point of reference. Thank you again for putting out great and useful videos!
Hi Valentina! and thanks for both watching and for your compliments :) If you need a good constructor, then feel free to reach me at info@educatedtraveler.info
Also congratulations on the success with your channel! If you're in Sosua one day, maybe we can meet and do some interviewing on video. Brgds, Mr. T
EXCELLENT no hinting about process way more information than ive ever found great job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Many thanks! and for tuning in :) Brgds, Mr.T
This is gold.
Thanks! and for tuning in again :) Brgds, Mr.T
@@EducatedTraveler See you in 3 weeks Mr. T
Cool, see you soon! :)
Thanks for doing this video. Very very informative
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and commenting! :-)
Thank you. Very helpful.
You're welcome Juan! and thanks for watching - Brgds, Mr.T
Thank you so much for sharing.!
The island is gorgeous!
Absolutely! Thanks for watching - Brgds, Mr.T
Muy hermosa tu casa!!!!
Very informative video
Glad you liked it, and thanks for commenting!:-)
Awsome information appreciate all your hard work giving us the real necessary info we need. Looking to retire in DR within the next 10 years. Getting my building plan together now.
Best of luck! See you down here:-) Thanks for watching and commenting!
Excelente
Gracias!
Great!
As always very informative. You're very well educated...no pond intended. Planning on retiring soon. Idk yet, maybe cabarete, Sousa or las terrenas
Thanks Rafael! I also do consulting on the "Pro's & Con's" of settling in various towns (and the different areas within those towns), so if you're interested, then send me an e-mail to info@educatedtraveler.info and I'll send you my price plan.
Best Regards, Mr.T
Welcome to DR my land
I tell you what have been there a few time they can built you a hotel in a few months it’s crazy how fast they build bavaro punta cana crazy crazy
I am looking for to relocate to the paradise
If my math is correct, construction costs in the DR of $800 USD per square meter are slightly less than $75 USD per square foot. Considering construction costs where I now live (the High Rockies area of Colorado) are between $400 and $500 USD per square foot, that is a bargain: 1 sq. m. = 10.7639 sq. ft.; $800 USD / 10.7639 = $74.32 USD.
Thanks Timothy for the feedback, and for tuning in! Brgds, Mr.T
It depends where, I guess. like anywhere. That $75 dollars won't be the same certain parts of the USA that might require different logistics like a house in Connecticut to a luxury apartment on 5th avenue. The problem in the Dominican Republic is that there's no coherence in prices. You could see a house that is priced at $500 thousand dollars in a Barrio with crimes, no electrics, rundown houses..And you can also find the same property for the same price in an upper class neighborhood...
Thank you for your honesty and sincerity about living and thriving in the DR. I am very impressed with your ability to make a gringo feel at ease with considering making the move to the DR. We are currently in Florida and the prices just keep rising. We are looking for a new surrounding, but safety and health care are at the top of our priorities and affordable prices. I am wondering about the pension visa’s and how or if DR is the right…
Hi John, thanks for watching my channel and leaving your comment. Please email me at info@educatedtraveler.info, I provide a relocation consultancy service. Cheers!
Aggregate? What's that? Lol... Worst job I saw was a roof pour for new apt. They mixed a bag of mortar with a wheelbarrow of sand and a wheelbarrow of dirt. The sand was probably loaded with salt.
I didn't have to look too far into the video to realize that whatever the price per square meter is in there ,you are paying for a very solid quality home.
For way more than that you get disposable buildings that are demolished after not longer than 40 years (as the longer lasting ones go) in "first world developed countries".
Notice that you don't see lumber going up, but rebar cement, concrete, blocks,bricks and clay tiles over concrete roofs, instead of shingles over plywood.
Floors are made out of concrete covered with ceramic tiles,granite or marble that adds to the strength of the whole building,being that a house or a commercial place.
Poorer homes don't have fancy finishings,but they are as solid as they come simply because they are built to last.
The poorest of the poor,in those places, build with whatever they can afford, that surprisingly remind us of the kind of expensive materials we built our over priced homes in our "first world".
We have an expression for this kind of construction in Latin America : Houses made out of "palitos" (spanish for sticks).
There is a lesson there: in the event you want to live in a safe home (withstanding hurricanes and floods) you have to look to the people whom are not surrounded by riches, but use their minds in a very clever way.
Keep the good videos coming amigo, you are good.
Greetings from Toronto.
Thanks George for both watching and your true comments shared. I hope to meet you down here - take care! Brgds, Mr.T
very informative....how much do resale homes go for...and do you save any money that way... Did you mention the timetable from start to possible finished product?..
Hi Lyndon and thanks for watching! Depending on the constructor you pick and the size of the villa, then most projects take between 3-6 months. One can probably save a bit by constructing, however it depends on how it goes. By saying resale homes, I assume you mean existing homes? The range is from 150K (smaller 3 bedroom villa) to 500K (larger bedroom villa). I hope that answers your question. Brgds, Mr.T
@@EducatedTraveler ...THX
Man they tipped you off on that rebar
Guy barefoot up a .... Ladder? Held steady? By another guy - health and safety zilch - very scary..
Are these constructions built antismic and are the windows hurricane proof please????
Hey Nathalie, and thanks for leaving your comment. All the concrete houses here are built to withstand earthquakes and hurricanes.
What if you just want a nice 3 bedroom house with a back yard (NOT A VILLA) price point ?
There are many variables that influence the price you're seeking. If you have many questions in regards to relocation, then I can be hired for consultancy - simply drop me an e-mail to info@educatedtraveler.info and I will send you my price plan - Please include your name, cheers!
Mr.T
What company would you speak for to hire to build a villa in sosoua
Invest a bit in my consultancy (and get other questions answered too) and then I'll refer 2 - 3 decent constructors - if you're keen simply e-mail info@educatedtraveler.info for my services price plan.
Brgds, Mr.T
still cheaper than lumber in the states 🤷🏾♂️
And it lasts for 100 years..
How can I advertise on your videos?
Hi there. Kindly e-mail me at info@educatedtraveler.info and include your name, cell, and business details and then I will gladly get back to you with the info. Best Regards, Mr.T
I'm sorry my brother but unfortunately the way we build in Dominican Republic is slightly overpriced because of some questionable use of some building techniques, tech and materials... It's not justifiable using rebars in the construction of an underground cistern, apart from not making sense, it's not necessary as when backfilling will act as a barrier. It's a lame excuse from the builder that they use rebars for extra strength in earthquakes... It's a single storey building. And they over use columns like there's no tomorrow. I also question the empañete (rendering) they use silly expensive sand, don't use lime in the mix with the cement and it's just archaic. Way too expensive unnecessarily. I'm Dominican but I develop commercial and residential properties in a country I won't mention. Respect my brother 👍👍
Thanks San for your insights / comments (and for watching) - Saludos! Mr.T
@@EducatedTraveler 👍👍👍👍
Sorry boss. It's not kilo the price of rebars... It's Quintal which equals 100 kilos. Bless you brother
Thanks! and for watching! Brgds, Mr.T
That sounds more like it!
I don’t see how the construction cost can be 200,000 when you’re paying a person five to $10 a day😁
don't forget about materials, permits, unforeseen expenses etc...
1/2 inch reinforcing bar 70 American $ a kg ...is that true?
Gringo prices
Yep. My wife is Dominican and I have her family purchase every thing for me