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Real estate investment
Buying well starts long before signing.
What it covers
We guide real estate investment in the Dominican Republic, and purchases outside it too: for those investing from the country and for those investing into it. What separates this from a brokerage is where the work starts and where it ends. It does not start at the viewing but at the decision, and it does not end at signing but at operation.
How we work
A strategic approach that brings together market knowledge, financial analysis, negotiation and support throughout the investment process.
- Strategic evaluation of opportunities. We analyse the market, the location, the asset, the developer's track record and the commercial and financial fundamentals of each opportunity, and how well it fits the investor's objectives.
- Financial analysis and deal structuring. We assess capital requirements, investment terms, financial scenarios and possible ways to participate, coordinating the relevant legal, tax and corporate matters with specialist advisers.
- Strategic negotiation. We take an active part in negotiations between investors, landowners and developers, helping to set commercial and financial terms, assess proposals and reach agreements that serve our clients' objectives.
- Due diligence coordination. We facilitate the review of the legal, technical, financial and documentary aspects of each transaction, working with specialist professionals, before investment commitments are made binding.
- Support through closing. We coordinate communication between the parties and follow the commercial and documentary stages of the transaction, for an orderly and transparent execution through to closing.
Where the investment calls for it, we also connect you with specialist operators and managers to run the asset afterwards.
Financial experience, strategic negotiation and local knowledge at the service of your investments.
What we do and what we don't
| Yes | No |
|---|---|
| Analysis of the destination and developer | Promising returns |
| Ownership structure | Regulated investment advice |
| Legal review with our partner | Lending money |
| Support through closing | Selling from a catalogue |
| Help securing financing |
Investment horizon, liquidity and exit strategy
Every real estate investment calls for a view that goes beyond its return potential. The investment horizon, liquidity needs, capital structure and exit options are decisive factors in assessing whether a transaction is viable and right for you.
At Mercanus Finance we approach these elements from a financial and strategic perspective, working to make sure each opportunity matches our clients' investment objectives, capital commitments and expectations.
Our approach brings together risk analysis, financial planning and scenario assessment, recognising that capital preservation, liquidity and the flexibility to make decisions are fundamental to a sustainable investment strategy.
Financial analysis and strategic negotiation
At Mercanus Finance we believe investment decisions must rest on verifiable information, sound economic fundamentals and rigorous negotiation.
We take an active part in evaluating and negotiating real estate and hotel transactions, analysing capital requirements, projected cash flows, return scenarios, risk exposure and the commercial and financial terms of each deal.
Our financial experience and market knowledge allow us to contribute to the evaluation of alternatives, the negotiation of terms and the coordination of agreements between investors, landowners and developers, in line with our clients' interests and the mandate of each transaction.
We work under principles of transparency, confidentiality and professional rigour. Financial projections are estimates subject to assumptions and market conditions, and do not represent guaranteed results. When a transaction's complexity requires it, we coordinate the involvement of specialist legal, technical and financial advisers.
Strategic investment markets
Mercanus Finance focuses its activity on the Dominican Republic, with particular attention to tourism destinations and real estate markets that offer opportunities for private and institutional investment.
Punta Cana and Cap Cana are benchmark markets thanks to their tourism development, international connectivity, infrastructure and standing in the real estate, residential and hotel segments. Our experience in these markets brings commercial knowledge and relationships that matter when evaluating and negotiating investment opportunities.
Miches is an emerging market of strategic interest, driven by growing hotel investment, the arrival of international operators and the steady development of its tourism infrastructure. Its evolution opens the way to evaluating investments in land, hotel assets and real estate projects tied to the destination's growth, weighing the risks and the maturity horizon of each opportunity.
At Mercanus Finance we support investors and developers through evaluation and negotiation, building strategic relationships and taking part in structuring commercial and financial agreements in line with the objectives of each transaction.
We connect capital. We negotiate opportunities. We build strategic alliances.
Where to start
- New projects in Cap Cana: the pre-construction portfolio, with unit types, floor plans and starting prices.
- Investing in Cap Cana: who the destination suits and what is worth checking.
- Buying property in Cap Cana as a foreigner: the process step by step, from analysis to a registered title.
Frequently asked questions
How is this different from a brokerage?
A brokerage shows you a property and earns on the sale. We carry the whole decision: we read the market and the product, define how the investment is held, review the structure with our legal partner, stay through the closing with the developer, and manage the property afterwards. The work does not end at signing.
Do you only work in the Dominican Republic?
We work both directions. Inside the country, with Cap Cana as the main destination. Outside it, supporting clients investing abroad. The structure changes with the jurisdiction; the method does not.
What is the minimum investment?
It depends on the project and the destination. Entry prices are published on each project page whenever the developer has supplied them. If your budget does not match what is in the portfolio, we say so before wasting your time.
Can foreigners invest in Dominican Republic real estate?
Yes. Foreigners can generally buy property in the Dominican Republic with the same rights as Dominican citizens. What deserves care is the title and survey review, the contract with the developer and the ownership structure, always with an independent attorney. The full process is in our guide to buying in Cap Cana as a foreigner.
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