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Calculating The Capital Gains Tax in Costa Rica
Are You Selling Your Property in Costa Rica?
If you’re selling it for more than its declared value (i.e. more than you paid for it) then it will be important for you not to be blindsided by the capital gains tax you may be required by law to pay at closing.
The Legalities of Contracts to Buy & Sell Real Estate with Special Guest Licda. Valeria González
Common Mistakes to Avoid When Buying Property in Costa Rica
If you’re new to buying property here in Costa Rica, I’ll be happy to guide you through the process. It’s very similar to buying property in North America. But there are some very key differences that all Buyers need to be aware of so they don’t make mistakes.
Here’s an informative overview of common mistakes to avoid when buying property in Costa Rica.
5 Things Wealthy Investors Can Teach Us About Investing in Costa Rica Real Estate
Over the past decade, Costa Rica has attracted an increasing amount of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in a number of sectors, including high-tech, manufacturing, infrastructure, and especially real estate.
Commercial Real Estate: State of the Art Logistics Warehouses at Solarium
Looking to Purchase a State-of-the-Art Commercial Space? Check out Solarium, Guanacaste’s Largest Mixed-Use Real Estate Development
Strategically located across from Liberia’s Guanacaste Airport (LIR) on Rt. 21, Solarium is a mixed-use mega project that includes a free trade zone, a Hilton Garden Inn, a Hampton by Hilton hotel, a PriceSmart, corporate space, a Coca-Cola plant, and some cutting-edge office and warehouse spaces perfect for your business – whatever it may be.
The Bahía Papagayo Project: A New Development Concept
5 communities rooted in connectivity, wellbeing, integration, sustainability, and an immersive user experience will co-exist with nature and completely transform Playa Panamá.
Bahía Papagayo is being developed by the Enjoy Group and Grupo Laguna boasting a combined +105 years of experience in the real estate and hospitality sector.
Shipping Your Stuff to Costa Rica
You Can Schlepp the Small Stuff, But the Big Stuff Will Need to be Shipped on a Container.
“I have a lot of ‘stuff’ in my home in Houston. How do I get it to Playas del Coco?”
So, you’ve decided that you want to make the move to Costa Rica! But you can’t fathom living without your great grandmother’s solid oak Victorian armoire, your Sleep Number 360 Smart Bed, your Harley Davidson Heritage Softail Classic, and your Contender 32 ST twin Yamaha 300 HP outboard “fishing machine”.
The New Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Residences at Punta Cacique
Now is your chance to own a piece of paradise in one of the world's most sought-after destinations.
If you've been paying attention lately, you'd know that the most hotly anticipated 2024 grand opening in Guanacaste is Hilton's new Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica at Punta Cacique.
The Pros & Cons of Living in Guanacaste
Vacations are great! Then, there's real life.
It’s easy to fall in love with a beautiful, sunny, tropical place when you’re on vacation.
C’mon, we’ve all done it. Everything is new. Life is easy. Idylic. For a week or ten days we can forget about the bad weather, our boss, job stress, traffic – the realities of daily life. The money flows. So do the drinks. Life is good. And then, it’s time to go home again. And we’re already longing for that next vacation from seat 27D on the flight back.