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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.

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.

On April 1, 2024 Costa Rica's Legislative Assembly passed a bill making it easier for foreigners to drive here in Costa Rica.

Though it has not been signed into law yet by President Chaves, all indicators are strongly pointing that direction and the new law will mark a major milestone.