Land offers the safe familiarity of an old friend in times of economic downturn. It’s a tangible asset and one which can never be taken away. As supply diminishes and demand does the opposite, land values almost always rise and at a much faster pace than property. So why not opt for a headache-free, 45,000 USD investment into a plot of land in the Dominican Republic? And enjoy the added protection of a guaranteed buy-back in two years at 167% of asking price.

As part of GEM Estates’ timely shift towards dollar markets, the Dominican Republic has emerged as a serious contender for overseas property investors. The Caribbean is getting more affordable for Brits as the dollar sustains its downward adjustment against the pound and whilst some islands have a very high base to fall from, the Global Property Guide prices the average Bermudan beachfront villa with plot at an eye-watering $861 USD/m², the Dominican Republic sits right at the other end of the spectrum at $324 USD/m² and investment success is a dead-cert.