Buying property in Costa Rican can be a rock-solid investment — if you know what you’re doing, play by the rules, use common sense and follow this advice.
Natural beauties, tropical climate, beautiful beaches, jungles full of exotic flora and fauna, volcanoes, social peace, stable democracy, country without an army, 6% of...
Inheriting a property in Costa Rica may sound like a great deal. However, if you are the executor, you’ll now be in charge of what can be a bit of a puzzle.
I have been a real estate agent since before condominiums and gated communities even existed in Costa Rica. Even in those days, security was an issue. Due to a lack of social welfare and being a developing country, petty thievery and breaking and entering has always existed in Costa Rica, so the creation of condominiums was a good idea.
On a first date, you want to dress to impress, don’t you? It seems obvious – but no matter what real estate agents tell sellers about preparing a home for sale, some sellers don’t seem to get the memo.