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A Buyer’s Market is Emerging in Guanacaste
As of May 2025, the real estate market in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, has experienced “price corrections” influenced by various factors such as higher inventory, slower sales, and a dip in tourism.
All of this is trending in the favor of Buyers.
Tope 2025: Desfile de Caballistas
The Impact of Tourism on Real Estate in Costa Rica
Costa Rica recorded a record 2.66 million tourists in 2024. This surge in visitors has profound implications for the real estate market, influencing property values, development projects, and rental opportunities.
The Figures are Impressive
Escrow Agents in Costa Rica: An Outline of How the Process Works
In Costa Rica, the escrow process for buying real estate is a bit different from other countries, but it's designed to ensure the Buyer’s and Seller’s interests are protected during the transaction.
Here's an overview of how it typically works!
Offer and Acceptance:
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