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- October 6, 2026·Joan VasquezOurs
More Cargo, More Logistics Space: The Dominican Republic’s Next Real Estate Opportunity
The Dominican Republic is preparing its ports and logistics network for higher trade volumes, a shift that could create new demand for warehouses, distribution centers and logistics facilities as the country seeks to attract more cargo and strengthen its position as a regional trade hub.
- October 2, 2026·El Inmobiliario
La nueva ciudad se construye fuera de la zona de confort
At the Foro Metro Seguro 2026, architect Yermys Peña argued that competitive real estate development requires deeper analysis across capital, demand, location, operations and intelligence, citing PwC/ULI, CBRE and JLL data on capital selectivity, energy availability and the performance of lifestyle offices versus traditional ones.
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- October 2, 2026·El Inmobiliario
Sustitución de garantía sobre un inmueble en RD: requisitos, costos y pasos
The Dominican Republic's Property Registry outlines the requirements, costs and timelines for substituting a real estate guarantee, a procedure that allows the property backing a debt to be replaced by another, with an expected response time of 30 business days.
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- October 1, 2026·El Inmobiliario
Foro Metro Seguro: Claves para reducir riesgos en el mercado inmobiliario, según análisis expertos
At the Metro Seguro Forum, developers, lawyers and brokers agreed that transparency, fulfilling promises and legal security are key to building trust in the real estate market, highlighting the need to verify ownership, liens and contract terms before buying.
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- October 1, 2026·El Inmobiliario
Solicitudes del Registro Inmobiliario crecen 82 % en seis años; informa digitaliza todas las oficinas de servicios
The Dominican Property Registry reports an 82% increase in requests between 2019 and 2025 and completed 100% digitalization of its service offices in 2026, driven by new technological and regulatory tools aimed at strengthening legal certainty over property.
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- October 1, 2026·El Inmobiliario
Jorge Subero Medina destaca seguridad jurídica e infraestructura como pilares del crecimiento de Cap Cana
Cap Cana president Jorge Subero Medina highlighted legal security, urban planning and infrastructure as pillars of the destination's growth, which spans 120 million square meters and is home to more than 3,000 resident families.
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- October 1, 2026·El Inmobiliario
BCRD eleva su tasa de política monetaria a 5.50 % ante mayores riesgos inflacionarios
The Central Bank of the Dominican Republic raised its monetary policy rate to 5.50% annually following its September 2026 meeting, a preventive measure amid rising inflation risks linked to higher oil prices and international tensions, while local inflation continues approaching the target range.
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- October 1, 2026·El Inmobiliario
Contraloría General comenzará a publicar nuevos informes de auditoría a partir del viernes 2 de octubre
The General Comptroller's Office announced that starting October 2 it will gradually begin publishing audit reports on public institutions covering the period from August 2020 to December 2025, excluding entities currently under review by the Chamber of Accounts.
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- September 30, 2026·El Inmobiliario
El FMI mira los riesgos externos, pero lo que más encareció construir viviendas en Santo Domingo en agosto fue un ajuste salarial
The direct cost of building homes in the National District and Santo Domingo rose 4.22% in August compared to July, driven by a wage increase that pushed labor costs up by as much as 12% in several trades, while the Central Bank reported construction as the fastest-growing sector year-on-year (7.9%) in August, with sector credit up 16.2% year-on-year.
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- September 30, 2026·El Inmobiliario
ONESVIE informa realiza prácticas de evaluación sísmica en edificaciones del sector Naco
ONESVIE announced that trainee professionals from REED will conduct seismic evaluation field practices through external visual inspections of buildings in the Naco sector, from September 29 to October 2, between 9:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.
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- September 30, 2026·El Inmobiliario
Construcción y turismo llevan a la economía dominicana a su mejor arranque de año
The Central Bank reports economic growth of 4.5% between January and August 2026, driven mainly by construction (7.0% accumulated) and tourism, which posted record visitor numbers, alongside sector credit expanding 16.2% year-on-year.
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- September 30, 2026·El Inmobiliario
Foro Metro Seguro reúne a más de 200 personas para hablar de inversión, confianza y desarrollo
More than 200 people attended the Foro Metro Seguro 2026, organized by Grupo de Medios El Inmobiliario, where panels with economists, lawyers and developers addressed investment, real estate credibility and legal security in the sector.
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- September 30, 2026·El Inmobiliario
Panel analiza condiciones y oportunidades para la inversión en República Dominicana
A panel of economists at the Metro Seguro 'Conectando Inversiones' forum discussed investment conditions in the Dominican Republic, addressing macroeconomic stability, legal security, public-private partnerships, capital markets and the labor market as key factors for attracting and retaining capital.
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- September 29, 2026·El Inmobiliario
Abinader participa en lanzamiento de “Talent Up”, iniciativa que otorgará 15,000 becas para fortalecer el talento digital
The Dominican government launched 'Talent Up' with the IDB, Google Cloud and Cisco, offering 15,000 digital training scholarships, while Adozona reported that free zones generated over 200,000 jobs and exports exceeding $8.5 billion in 2025.
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- September 29, 2026·El Inmobiliario
Lo que revela el cruce de datos sobre el crédito a la construcción y el sector inmobiliario durante el 2025
The Dominican real estate sector captured US$915.2 million in foreign direct investment in 2025 (18.2% of the total), but lost relative share between semesters, falling from 15.4% to 12.4%; meanwhile, bank lending to Construction grew 23.2% for the year, more than double the rate for home purchase loans (12.0%), while the Housing Construction Direct Cost Index showed greater volatility in multifam
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- September 29, 2026·El Inmobiliario
Clústeres y Estado: quién firma, quién recibe y quién rinde cuentas
The article examines the legal and institutional framework governing Dominican tourism clusters, organized as nonprofit associations under Law 122-05, and their relationship with the State through budget subsidies, cooperation agreements and the new Public Procurement Law 47-25, noting that data scattered across different registries (DIGEPRES, CASFL, ONAPI) still does not allow full tracing of how
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- September 29, 2026·El Inmobiliario
Economía dominicana registra crecimiento interanual promedio de 4.5 % en enero-agosto de 2026
The Central Bank reported that the Dominican economy grew an average of 4.5% during January-August 2026, with construction expanding 7.9% in August and sector credit rising 16.2% year-over-year, while tourism recorded 6,610,506 cumulative visitors with 8.6% growth.
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- September 29, 2026·El Inmobiliario
Anuncian remodelación del Puerto de La Romana
The Dominican Port Authority announced that renovation works at the Port of La Romana, awarded in August, will begin in October, aiming to improve security and commercial and tourist operations in the eastern region.
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- September 29, 2026·El Inmobiliario
Interrumpirán el servicio eléctrico en varias provincias desde este martes por trabajos de mantenimiento
ETED will carry out maintenance and upgrade work on 69 kV transmission lines between September 29 and October 2, causing temporary power outages in areas of Sánchez Ramírez, Santiago, Independencia, Bahoruco, Barahona, La Romana and Azua.
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- September 29, 2026·El Inmobiliario
Raquel Peña destaca inversión vial que abre nuevas rutas al turismo de El Seibo
Vice President Raquel Peña inaugurated the 7.2-kilometer Las Mesetas highway in El Seibo, an addition to the 37 kilometers already opened and 46 under construction in the province according to the Public Works Minister, aimed at improving connectivity and boosting local tourism and agricultural production.
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- September 28, 2026·El Inmobiliario
República Dominicana crece 10 % en turismo mientras el sector mundial pierde ritmo
The Dominican Republic recorded a 10% growth in international tourist arrivals during the first half of 2026, outperforming the Caribbean (0%) and receiving more than 8.5 million visitors between January and August, as global tourism slows down.
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- September 28, 2026·El Inmobiliario
Abinader y Collado inauguran obras por más de RD$188 millones en la Ciudad Colonial
President Abinader and Tourism Minister David Collado inaugurated the renovated Alcázar de Colón Museum and a new Electromobility Route with electric buses in Santo Domingo's Colonial City, with an investment exceeding RD$188 million funded by the IDB and the European Union.
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- September 28, 2026·El Inmobiliario
David Collado anuncia acuerdo con Argentina para impulsar el turismo deportivo
Tourism Minister David Collado announced a partnership with Argentina to boost sports tourism through padel, golf and polo tournaments, with a prior meeting in Miami aimed at US travel agents and tour operators.
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- September 28, 2026·El Inmobiliario
Del diagnóstico del Banco Mundial a la investigación de UNIBE: ¿qué falta en los clústeres turísticos?
A 2022 World Bank territorial analysis and a 2026 UNIBE thesis both identify weaknesses in the management of Dominican tourism clusters: the former highlights the lack of institutional capacity to manage destinations such as Santo Domingo, Puerto Plata and Pedernales, while the latter, based on 82 surveys, documents deficiencies in the frequency, accuracy and updating of tourism data, proposing a
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- September 28, 2026·El Inmobiliario
Guía: Después de un temblor, cómo revisar tu vivienda, a quién acudir y qué puedes reclamar
The guide explains how to inspect a home after an earthquake, which entities to contact depending on the type of damage, and how Law 85-25 on rentals applies in cases of damage, repairs, or destruction of a leased property.
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- September 28, 2026·El Inmobiliario
Todo listo para la celebración del Foro Metro Seguro “Conectando Inversiones” este 29 de septiembre
The Metro Seguro 'Conectando Inversiones' Forum takes place on September 29 in Santo Domingo backed by around 30 companies from the real estate, tourism, construction and financial sectors, featuring panels on investment, urban development and real estate credibility, with Cap Cana as guest destination.
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- September 28, 2026·El Inmobiliario
Transportistas acuerdan no aumentar tarifas pese al alza de los combustibles
Transport federations agreed with the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and SMEs not to raise passenger fares for now, despite rising international fuel prices, as negotiations with the government continue.
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- September 28, 2026·El Inmobiliario
Lo que se resuelve antes del primer vaciado
An opinion piece explains the importance of coordinating interferences between disciplines (structural, electromechanical, architectural) before construction begins, noting that resolving conflicts in the model is far cheaper than doing so on site, and mentions that development banks and funds in the region increasingly require evidence of coordination before disbursing financing.
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- September 27, 2026·El Inmobiliario
Asonahores destaca impacto del turismo en la economía dominicana
Asonahores reported that between January and August 2026 the Dominican Republic received 8,556,415 visitors (6.9% more than in 2025), that tourism generated over RD$220,000 million in domestic purchases during 2025, and that it captured 20.1% of the country's foreign direct investment in the first half of 2026.
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- September 27, 2026·El Inmobiliario
La regulación no creará al agente profesional: solo revelará quién ya lo era
An opinion piece examines the bill regulating real estate intermediation and advertising in the Dominican Republic, already passed by the Senate and pending in the Chamber of Deputies, which establishes mandatory licensing, a public registry of agents, and penalties of up to 50 minimum wages for practicing without authorization.
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- September 27, 2026·El Inmobiliario
Comprar en planos: confianza y responsabilidad
An opinion column examines the responsibilities of buyers, advisors, and developers in pre-construction real estate sales in the Dominican Republic, emphasizing the importance of due diligence and transparency.
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- September 27, 2026·El Inmobiliario
El Sur: la nueva frontera inmobiliaria que tenemos la oportunidad de hacer bien
An opinion piece argues that the Dominican South (Barahona, Bahoruco, Azua and the Pedernales-Cabo Rojo area) has a chance to plan its territorial and real estate development before significant investment pressure arrives, leveraging improvements in road, airport and service infrastructure.
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- September 27, 2026·El Inmobiliario
Tu contrato vence en dos años. La decisión inmobiliaria empieza hoy
An opinion piece argues that decisions to renew, renegotiate or relocate a corporate office should be analyzed years in advance, taking into account accumulated rent adjustments and landlords' tenant-retention strategies.
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- September 26, 2026·El Inmobiliario
La guía que diseñó el modelo de los clústeres turísticos
An analysis of the CNC's 2016 'Practical Guide for Cluster Formation' reviews the original methodology used to create Dominican tourism clusters, their registration, planning and evaluation stages, and contrasts that model with the current state of these organizations.
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- September 26, 2026·El Inmobiliario
¿Sabías que Registro de Títulos puede pedirte documentos para acreditar que eres acreedor en un embargo inmobiliario?
The Constitutional Court, through ruling TC/0477/15, established that the National Directorate of Title Registry is authorized to require documents proving creditor status from anyone requesting registration of a property lien, under Law 108-05.
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- September 26, 2026·El Inmobiliario
Piñero celebra 20 años de inversión y desarrollo turístico en Samaná
Grupo Piñero marks 20 years of tourism investment in Samaná, with resorts such as Cayo Levantado Resort and Bahia Principe, generating over 1,000 direct jobs and working with more than 90% Dominican suppliers.
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- September 25, 2026·El Inmobiliario
Intervienen el Hospital Salvador B. Gautier ante riesgos estructurales
The Salvador B. Gautier Hospital was intervened by order of the National Health Service after a report found structural risks in the Professional Building, whose controlled demolition was recommended to build a new structure, while medical services continue temporarily relocated.
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- September 25, 2026·El Inmobiliario
David Collado destaca crecimiento del mercado argentino durante FIT 2026
Tourism Minister David Collado highlighted at the FIT 2026 fair in Buenos Aires the growth of Argentine tourism to the Dominican Republic, which rose from 440,000 visitors in 2025 to a 14% increase this year, while Arajet emphasized its connectivity role, having carried more than 1.8 million passengers last year.
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- September 25, 2026·El Inmobiliario
Medio Ambiente activa operativo nacional ante llegada masiva de sargazo a costas del Este
The Ministry of Environment launched a national operation to oversee sargassum management on the East coast, inspecting more than 15 hotel properties between Uvero Alto and Cabeza de Toro under Resolution 0046-2025, while exploring international cooperation for satellite monitoring and coastal barriers.
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- September 25, 2026·El Inmobiliario
Costos construcción de viviendas aumenta 15 puntos en un año; 10 en el último mes, según la ONE
The Housing Construction Direct Cost Index (ICDV) from the ONE reached 250.81 points in August 2026, up 10.19 points from July and 15 points from August 2025, driven mainly by a 12% rise in labor costs.
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