We visited Costa Rica and fell in love… so it was only natural to move here. The best thing we ever did was buy property in the Guanacaste Region (specifically in Playa Coco). We are still US citizens but living as residents of this beautiful country. Why move to...
YOUR COTTAGE FARM WITHIN A LARGE GATED FARM
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text] SPECTACULAR VIEWS A lush private sanctuary deeply rooted in the rhythms of nature, a refuge from the city within a setting of forests, private...
Costa Rica Investment Opportunity: Prime Residential Lots for Sale | Eco-Friendly Location
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4"][vc_column_text]Discover an Exceptional Investment Opportunity in the Heart of Costa Rica! Nestled in an enchanting region, this unique offering comprises 56 fully-registered 1-acre lots, each presenting an ideal foundation for...
Building Your Dream in a Greener World
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] As one of the world’s most widely recognized green-building certification programs, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) offers multiple assurances of satisfaction. Notwithstanding the eco-conscious...
Dream Home By Design: Your Sanctuary of Peace and Happiness
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] So you have seen enough of Costa Rica to get a sense of the pura vida vibe in a variety of beautiful locations. You’ve got a feel for places with the best promise of delivering peace and happiness on your own terms, in...
Choosing a Legal Property Manager
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]You now own a home in Costa Rica. Congratulations! What an exciting and wonderful event! But who is going to take care of the property when you aren’t there? If you want to generate rental income from your property, there...
Understanding the Real Estate Market
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]I have over 30 years of combined experience as primarily a real estate attorney, in both Canada and Costa Rica, and also a law degree from each jurisdiction (English common law and Roman civil law, respectively), and a...
What is the Difference in the Due Diligence Required when Buying a Building Lot?
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]When you purchase a completed home in Costa Rica, issues such as the correct zoning, the availability of utilities and access, are most likely not to be a concern. Your main concerns will be to obtain a reliable home...
What is the Legal Closing Process for a Property Purchase Transaction in Costa Rica?
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Costa Rica uses the Roman civil legal system, which is the legal system used by the majority of countries in continental western Europe and Latin America. It is a more formal and document-oriented legal system than the...
What is the Impact of the Purchase and Sale Agreement on a Property Purchase Transaction?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] When entering into a property purchase transaction in Costa Rica, the purchase and sale agreement — the initial formal legal document that binds the parties to the transaction — deserves the undivided attention of the parties, but...
What are the Most Common Forms of Holding Real Property Interests in Costa Rica?
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]In Costa Rica, the three common forms of holding real property interests are: registered title properties, right of possession properties and concession leasehold properties. Each of these three real property interests...
HOA Law in Costa Rica
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Purchasing or renting property in Costa Rica can be confusing for foreigners. One of the most confusing and least understood legal concepts is the applicability and enforceability of the homeowner association (HOA)...













