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True Cost · Casa de Campo®

Cost of Ownership

Beyond the purchase price — annual carrying costs explained
True Cost · Casa de Campo®

Beyond the purchase price.

Owning property at Casa de Campo® means budgeting for transactional fees, annual carrying costs, and a few line items most buyers underestimate. Here is the full picture.

At a Glance

Three cost categories every owner budgets for.

Casa de Campo® Resort, La Romana — luxury villa community in the Dominican Republic
One-Time

Closing Costs

3–5% on top of the purchase price. Transfer tax, legal, notary, title registration — paid once.

Casa de Campo® Resort, La Romana — luxury villa community in the Dominican Republic
Annual

Fixed Carrying Costs

HOA dues, resort membership, IPI property tax. Predictable amounts every owner pays.

Casa de Campo® Resort, La Romana — luxury villa community in the Dominican Republic
Variable

Maintenance & Use

Maintenance, utilities, insurance, and management if you rent the villa.

Transaction

One-Time Costs at Closing.

Standardised closing-day costs paid by the buyer at title transfer.

Transfer Tax

Impuesto de Transferencia

3% of assessed value, paid to the DGII at closing. Assessed value is generally lower than the market purchase price, which works in the buyer’s favour.
Legal & Notary

Attorney & Title Fees

1–2% of purchase price for the buyer’s attorney; some firms quote a flat fee on higher-value transactions. Plus ~0.5% title registration paid to the Registro de Títulos.
For Foreign Buyers

Translation & Power of Attorney

Certified document translation, certified copies, and a power of attorney if you are not signing in person. Modest additional cost.
Annual

Recurring Carrying Costs.

HOA, membership, tax, maintenance, and insurance — what an owner pays every year.

HOA & Membership

Community Dues + Resort Tier

Each neighborhood has its own HOA covering security, landscaping, roads. Casa de Campo® membership (Sport / Premier / Founder) is a separate tier that grants golf, beach, marina, and tennis access — sometimes included with the villa, sometimes purchased separately.
IPI Property Tax

1% Above the Threshold

Annual IPI is 1% of assessed value above ~RD$9.8M (~US$160,000). Paid in two installments to the DGII. For a $2M property, expect roughly $18,000–$20,000 per year. No surcharge for foreign owners.
Maintenance + Insurance

Year-Round Upkeep

Plan 1–2% of property value per year for gardening, pool service, AC, generator, and roof upkeep. Full homeowners coverage plus hurricane and earthquake riders is non-negotiable in the Caribbean belt.
Property-Specific Numbers

Run a real cost estimate on the villa you’re considering.

We pull current HOA disclosures, confirm membership status, and run a property-specific cost projection — before you sign a promesa.

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