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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.
Ocean View and Beach-Access Condo Communities
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Wondering how to make an offer on Costa Rica real estate? This guide covers the crucial steps you need to follow when making an offer. We’ll show you how to research the market, find a reliable agent, draft an offer, and understand legal requirements. Following this guide will help you make a confident and informed offer.
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An Overview of this Master Planned Community
The exclusive gated community of Pacifico is a 175-acre master-planned community built to U.S. standards and is the vision of The Jack Parker Corporation, a privately owned, U.S.-based real estate development company founded in 1955 with real estate holdings that include Le Parker Meridien hotel in...
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...
The Basics of Property Tax in Costa Rica
If you're considering buying property in Costa Rica, you'll be happy to know that annual property taxes are relatively low compared to North America or Europe. The base tax rate for properties held under Fee Simple Title—common in the beach towns of the Papagayo region such as Playas del Coco, Playa...
Costa Rica's Capital Gains Tax and its Affect on Real Estate Assets
The capital gains tax in Spanish is called “Ganancias de Capital.” It was bound to happen! Well... it happened some years ago. Capital gains tax has been in effect since July 2019. What’s the rate? Well, the capital gains rate is fifteen percent (15%) of the gain. Being...
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 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...