Abinader inaugurates first Dominican real estate fair abroad in Spain

Madrid, Spain.- President Luis Abinader and Housing, Habitat and Buildings Minister Jean Luis Rodríguez inaugurated the “Más Cerca de Casa” real estate fair in Spain, the first edition of the Dominican event held abroad. The initiative connects the Dominican diaspora with the formal real estate market in the Dominican Republic.

Organized by the Association of Housing Promoters and Builders (Acoprovi), with support from Mivhed, the fair provides Dominicans in Spain with information on housing projects, financing options, developers and legal requirements to help them purchase properties safely in their home country.

Rodríguez announced that the Vivienda Segura platform allows buyers to verify registered companies and projects, locations, permits, technical and legal documentation, construction progress and previous inspections. A Safe Housing guide will also explain which documents buyers should review and identify potential warning signs before purchasing a property.

Abinader described the initiative as a public-private effort benefiting Dominicans abroad and said it demonstrates the country’s access to financing and legal security for diaspora members seeking to invest in housing in the Dominican Republic.

The minister also highlighted the fair’s contribution to the construction sector, job creation and investment, while emphasizing government efforts to modernize permits, reduce bureaucracy and strengthen transparency.

Acoprovi president Annerys Meléndez said the organization has worked with Mivhed to prevent real estate fraud and strengthen consumer confidence. She also highlighted the Rental Law and the creation of Mivhed during the Abinader administration as measures that have strengthened the sector.

Held as part of Dominican Week in Spain, the fair features 21 construction and development companies, six real estate agencies and four financial institutions. The event ran from November 6 to 8.