1724 Lots in popular international community

A choice of beautiful lots with ocean views in a well-cared for gated community, conveniently located between Sosua and Cabarete.  With prices starting at just over $40,000 and building costs in this country being very competitive, you could have the home of your dreams at a very reasonable price.

Well located for all the north coast has to offer, close to beaches, towns and all kinds of activities, including horseriding and watersports, this is a wonderful place to relocate.  Please contact us for further details or to discuss your construction plans.

The UK fresh produce industry celebrated its strong trading relationships with the Dominican Republic at the 67th Fresh Produce Consortium Annual Dinner on Saturday 2 February 2013 at the Savoy hotel in London, sponsored by the British Chamber of Commerce in the Dominican Republic, the Dominican Association of Exporters and UK sponsor Anglia Business Solutions.

The guest of honor was Dominican Ambassador Federico Cuello Camilo.

The UK is a significant importer of Dominican fresh produce, predominantly bananas, avocados, mangoes and pineapples, with fresh produce imports currently at around 210,957 tons.

Nigel Jenney, chief executive of the FPC said: "The UK market could benefit further from the development of other products which can be grown easily in the tropical climate of the Dominican Republic. We look forward to taking a delegation of FPC members to explore further the potential of this fertile island."

West Indies Real Estate is the leading company on the north coast of the Dominican Republic for sourcing farm land, along with all other types of terrain throughout the DR.  Please contact us to discuss your requirements and ideas.

3475 Cabarete Beachfront development land

Exceptional opportunity to purchase a parcel of over 31 acres in a prime beachfront location, on one of the most famous surfing beaches in the world.  At just US$65 per square meter, we challenge you to find a better deal than this in such a fantastic location.

With plans to sub-divide into 13 large home sites, you could reap a very attractive return on your investment or alternatively develop this as a prime tourist project. 

We have the necessary contacts and expertise to assist you in your project, so please contact us to discuss your development plans.

2577 Beachside lot between Cabarete and Sosua

This superb beachside lot is offered at a very attractive price and the owner is still open to sensible offers.  Located between Sosua and Cabarete in a very desirable residential community of fine homes and luxurious condos, this property represents an excellent investment or a perfect homesite for you new Caribbean residence.

Building costs are very affordable here and, with 26 years' real estate and construction experience in the area, we will be more than happy to discuss or advise on your plans.

Please contact us for more information or to arrange to view.

2289  Beautiful oceanfront land in Samana

This beautiful lot is situated in one of the most sought after gated communities in prestigious Rincon Bay, close to the charming area of Las Galeras on the Samana Peninsula.   The price has just been reduced by almost US$200,000, so don't delay in finding out more about this superb property.  

Would you like to watch the whales when they migrate to this area during the months of January to April and enjoy the tranquility of nature at its best for the whole year?  Now is the time to make that dream a reality.

This location really is idyllic and is located just 45 minutes' drive from El Catey International Airport and two hours from the capital of Santo Domingo.  Build your dream home as a permanent residence or a vacation retreat in one of the most affordable areas of the Caribbean.  With 25 years' experience in the area we will be happy to discuss your construction plans.

For more information or to arrange a viewing, please contact us quoting Ref:2289.

If you are looking to build your Caribbean dream home and are working to a budget, this exceptionally well-priced lot may be perfect for you.

Located close to excellent schools and on a main street in a popular residential community, it's the perfect size for a detached family home, with 1,220 m2, or more than a third of an acre of land. 

This property is a great deal at just over US$25/m2, at US$32,000 in total.  With the company included, the Deslinde covered in the cost and infrastructure close by, this is an offer that is hard to beat.

Please contact us for further details or to discuss your construction plans.

Good news for power supply

A US$100,000,000  wind farm has opened in Juancho, Pedernales in the south west of the country, producing electricity for the region.  The two phase development will eventually produce 83 megawatts of power.

It is expected that this will bring new development to one of the most beautiful but as yet underdeveloped regions of the country and is also good news for environmentalists. 

West Indies Real Estate is a leader in the encouragement of eco-friendly development and has land suitable for bio fuels.  We only list a small proportion of this on our website, so please contact us for futher details.

More than 9 acres of Caribbean terrain  at a great price, including a house for renovation

This wonderful ocean view parcel of land, located in a quiet, countryside area,  just a short drive to Cabarete and Sosua, is offered at the reduced price of just over US$6 per square metre or US$225,000. 

Located in a very tranquil area of individual homes, luxury gated communities and small farms, with an equestrian centre on its doorstep, this property offers a wealth of possibilities. 

This offer includes a two bedroom house in need of some TLC, but this could be renovated or used as a guest/staff cottage once you have built the house of your dreams.  The price of the property is  based purely on the land value, so basically the house is a gift!

With over 25 years experience in the area, we would be happy to advise on your options.

For more information on this offer, please contact us quoting Ref: 1381, or to discuss all your Dominican Republic property needs.

The bulk of Dominican exports is concentrated in just 23 products.

As reported in Diario Libre, during the first five months of the year, 23 products accounted for US$2.49 billion of the total US$3.2 billion exported. This year exports are up 18%, about US$381.89 million more than last year.
The leading exports were:

• blood transfusion apparatus (US$147.66 million)
• cotton apparel (US$118.28 million)
• handmade cigars (US$102.45 million)
• raw sugar (US$100.3 million)
• ferronickel (US$72.27 million)
• electrical switches (US$68.26 million)
• disposable medical equipment (US$66.83 million)                                                           
• bananas (US$65.45 million)
• gasoline (US$60.27 million)
• steel rods (US$60.16 million)
• disposable sheets (US$48.60million)
• sugar cane rum (US$42.87 million)

If you are interested in doing business or growing crops for export in the Dominican Republic, please contact us and we will be pleased to advise on suitable properties.

According to French Ambassador, Roland Dubertrand, Dominican exports to Europe increased 21% in 2010, as a result of the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) signed in 2008.

Dubertrand was speaking at the Sustainable Workshop organized by the Dominican-French Chamber of Commerce (CCDF) last month. Trade between the DR and France was around EUR140 million, of which around EUR80 million accounted for exports from France and EUR60 million from the DR to France, as reported in El Dia.

Agricultural produce accounts for a large percentage of exports. We have just a small selection of farms and parcels of land featured on our website, but many more available.  Please contact us with your requirements and we will be sure to find what you are looking for.

and it could be good for your health....

The Dominican Republic produces some of the world's best coffee.

Now, a major scientific study just published in the United States says that men who drink a lot of coffee are at lower risk of getting prostate cancer. Men who drank six or more cups of coffee had a 60% less chance of developing the most deadly type of prostate cancer and a 20% less chance of contracting any other type of prostate cancer. The study comes from the School of Public Health at Harvard University. Furthermore, drinking from one to three cups of coffee a day appears to reduce by a third the danger of getting the most deadly type of prostate cancer.

Lorelei Mucci, the Harvard professor who led the study said that "few studies have researched in detail the relationship between coffee consumption and the risk of deadly prostate cancer". Her team studied 47,911 men from the United States. Of these subjects, 5,035 developed cancer of which 642 were fatal. Since the effects on cancer risks were the same for coffee with caffeine and for de-caffeinated coffee, the study suggests that the benefits come from the anti-oxidants and the anti-inflammatory elements in coffee.

West Indies Real Estate has a great range of farms, including those producing coffee, many of which are not listed on the website.  Please contact us for more details.

Las Canas Beachfront Land

This property is the best buy for a property of this size in this beach side area at just over $66.00 per square meter. Owner now offering direct financing on part of the purchase for a 3 to 5 year term with a reasonably low interest rate. Contact us today for full details on the attractive and flexible terms.

Excellent lot in most desirable area right on the beach, perfect for a luxury residence or a small project.

Currently the lowest price per square meter for beach front land in this area of the coast.

Versatile property, one could divide up the lots and sell smaller pieces individually, great small development project. With over 20 years experience in this area, we would be happy to discuss your plans.

West Indies Real Estate is proud to present this special offer, hot off the press today.

Opportunity to divide and resell

A beautiful, oceanview farm has just come on the market at the very realistic price of US$7/m2 and offers the opportunity to build a luxury grand estate on the whole parcel or to divide and resell part, whilst building your dream property on the sizeable lot remaining.

This area of the North Coast  is extremely attractive, not least because of its hillside position and cool breezes coming off the Atlantic Ocean, lowering the temperature by 3-5°C compared to sea level.

If you would like to discuss your construction options with West Indies Real Estate, we have over 25 years experience in the area, so please contact us, quoting Listing 2956.

Own a condo but want to build a villa?

Then this may be just the chance for you.  This lovely building lot is offered at a reduced price and the owner may be willing to part exchange for a condo. 

Located in a beachside residential development between Cabarete and Sosua on the north coast of the Dominican Republic, this property offers the perfect opportunity to build the home of your dreams to your own design.  Now reduced to $99,000, this well-proportioned lot represents good value in an area of prestigious homes.

Please contact us, quoting Ref: 2577, for further details of the property, area and possibilities of part exchange.

As mentioned some time ago on the West Indies Real Estate blog, The National Geological Service (SNG) - a dependency of the Ministry of Economy, Planning and Development -has now begun its operations.