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If you're looking to invest in a condo in Playa Hermosa, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, you'll find a variety of options to suit different budgets and preferences. Whether you’re after an ocean view, proximity to the beach, or a budget-friendly choice, there’s a condo community here for you.
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Government taxes and stamps take the main load. Law Firms and Escrow Services charge flat fees based on transaction.
In Costa Rica, real estate transfer of properties are normally handled by law firms (Video). Unlike other jurisdictions, only Costa Rican Public Notaries (who are always registered local Attorneys) can interact with the Property...
When contemplating moving to Costa Rica from Vancouver Island, British Columbia in 1999 most of my friends were ready to have me committed to an asylum. How could you even think about leaving this paradise.
A good friend who I admired (CEO of one of BC’s largest lumber companies) sent me a note:...
The Basics of Choosing a Building Lot
You fell in love with Costa Rica and after looking at all the built homes in the area you decided that you want to buy a lot and build. If you haven’t built a house from scratch before than this guide will be quite useful. Even If you have built a home in the past this will help you avoid pitfalls...
The short answer on building or buying
Let us state right up front: we're not saying "don't build a home in Costa Rica". We're just showing you all the options, including the best way to build a custom home from scratch.
Having said that, the short answer to the frequently asked question of whether to buy a suitable lot and build or buy an...
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WILL I ENJOY LIVING IN COSTA RICA?
We get these questions all the time. We find that most people, after visiting for a couple weeks, have a pretty good idea if they will like living in Costa Rica or not. Now of course, some people...
It's Smart to find a professional real estate agent
Most Buyers and Sellers in the coastal regions of Costa Rica are not native to the area so it seems like common sense that they would seek out advice from a seasoned and professional Agent. One that works in a well-established agency to guide them through the purchase or sale process of a...
Helping Less Fortunate Kids - La Paz Tempisque School 12th annual 5K and kids beach race
There is no doubt the real estate market has been doing very well in the Papagayo area of Costa Rica and many of our agents have had record breaking years. What is even more impressive is the leadership that our agents have shown by not only being involved...
Well, it is time again for another boring Papagayo Area Real Estate Market Update. In case you had your head in the sand the last 2 years you would know that the real estate market in Costa Rica has been completely affected by the global pandemic. At the beginning of the pandemic, we were busy feeding our less than fortunate...
Last update: Feb 24, 2022
Buying property in Costa Rica is about as easy as it can get. Under Costa Rican law a foreigner has the same rights as a citizen, and can own property outright, fully titled, fee simple, just like in the USA or Canada. The majority of the property in Costa Rica is titled. The only exception to this is...