Are there any special requirements for international buyers of property in Costa Rica? One out of every 20 emails I receive from international buyers carries a question somewhere along the line of “Could you please send me the requirements for international buyers please”? Ownership of private property is regulated by the constitution of Costa Rica.…
A strip mall is a great investment, as long as there is a convenience store. Even Costa Rica is now catching up with the rat race up north. Although mostly in the high-density areas of the Central Valley. Small rural towns from yesteryear like Escazu, Curridabat, and Liberia turned into busy suburbia. Bad city planning…
If you are asking yourself if you can buy or rent with a pet in Costa Rica Condos, the answer is “depends”. If you are in the market to purchase or rent a Costa Rica condo and you have a pet, you should tell the realtor what kind of pet you have before looking at…
So you already know about Pavones Costa Rica, and it is ranked as the #2 longest “left” wave in the world. But what if you are not a surfer – why would you care? I mean, many of you most likely heard that Pavones is at the “end of the road”. Well… it is time for…
Estimated Reading Time: 5 Minutes When searching for Costa Rica rentals, you might assume the home appliances will be included. They probably are not, unless you rent a furnished and equipped home. Are you interested in knowing more about renting with and without home appliances in Costa Rica rentals? Then you can ask a knowledgeable…
Estimated Reading Time: 5 Minutes Have all homes in Costa Rica hot water? Would you think of checking for it? When looking to purchase a home in Costa Rica, you might assume that all homes have hot water. Well, you’re wrong. Hot water is one of those cultural customs that make buying a home…
Moving to Costa Rica and trying to meet new people? Here at InterNations, we welcome expats in Costa Rica from all over the world to join together. Our events and activities are organized by both the members and the events team. InterNations is a fantastic way to meet new people in Costa Rica, and in…
Our real estate agent said we could make an offer contingent on the sale of our own property. Can you explain in detail how that works and is there any cost to us? Also, what if our property doesn’t sell in the time given? Thanks Quite a few of our Costa Rica real estate buyers,…
It is evident in the Manuel Antonio Eco Friendly Architecture that Costa Rica hedged their bets on the country’s natural resources long before it became popular. Have a good look at Manuel Antonio real estate and you’ll be sold on it. Dating back to the 1930s, lawmakers in Costa Rica recognized that the country’s true…
Estimated Reading Time: 5 Minutes Should real estate agents bother with an open house in Costa Rica, or not? We do not have a real MLS in Costa Rica, such as you will find in other countries. For that reason, you will find very few real estate agents organizing an open house in Costa Rica…
The worst thing that can happen to you when moving to another country is giving your money to a thief. I write blogs about Costa Rica real estate and investing in Costa Rica all the time. But I have never written one that explains about making an investment in Costa Rica giving your money to a…
Is what was supposed to be included in your Costa Rica home purchase there indeed after closing? I always write up the offers my buyers make. Unlike many real estate agents, taxi drivers, waiters, bartenders, pole dancers and hotel bellboys who also sell Costa Rica real estate. Costa Rica real estate is not very formal.…
Toad toxin is a fast way to lose your dog in Costa Rica. Most foreigners bring a pet with them when they move to Costa Rica or with the availability of so many street dogs will adopt one, once they’ve found a home to live in. If you have dogs or plan to have them,…
Why is home staging so important before putting an empty home on the market? I am constantly trying to learn from markets that are better organized and better educated than the Costa Rica real estate market. For that reason, I spend a lot of time online and lately on Google+. The advantage of Google+ is…
Estimated Reading Time: 3 Minutes Did you know that several private hospitals in Costa Rica have Joint Commission International accreditation? Healthcare is one of the most important issues when you move or retire to another country. How good is healthcare in Costa Rica? Is the standard of healthcare here such that you can feel safe…
When you ask for an elegant luxury home in Costa Rica on Google or another search engine, what do you expect to find? What defines a luxury home? Is it defined by the price? Or is it defined by the size, or maybe the finishes? What you will see advertised as an elegant luxury home…