ThePlanning to buy a condo? Do you have any idea about Costa Rica condo owner rights? Before you purchase a condo in Costa Rica, from a developer or a re-sale, you should first request a copy of the bylaws. As a condo owner, you have rights and responsibilities that are described in the bylaws. You…
It’s amazing how many expats find out too late that they bring too much household. When you move to Costa Rica, deciding what to ship and what not to ship is a big decision. Almost as big as the move itself. Before you ship your household, I recommend you get rid of what you don’t…
Are you dreaming about Costa Rica property? Sunshine and white sand beaches? Mountains and ocean views? It keeps you awake at night and you can’t get it out of your system. Do you have the guts to make it happen? If you are going through that experience and you would like to make it happen,…
Buying a home in Costa Rica is easy, but what are the costs involved? You already knew, but I’m going to tell you again: in Costa Rica, things are done differently than you are used to. Buying a home in Costa Rica is the easy part. Figuring out the total costs involved in buying a…
Can a surfer become a real estate agent in Costa Rica? It is vacation time again. After a couple of weeks of surfing and living on peanut butter sandwiches, who would want to abandon paradise? Usually, after such a vacation, nobody wants to go back home and thinks of making a living as a real…
Any idea what taxes you have to pay in Costa Rica and when? Probably not… Therefore, let’s give you a Costa Rica expat tax update. In Costa Rica, most taxes and other payments, especially when you have employees, are due between December and January each year. Aguinaldo (Christmas Bonus) has to be paid in December, so…
Wouldn’t you first test the commute before buying a home in Costa Rica? Well, you should! Of course, before you purchase a Costa Rica home for sale, you should do your due diligence. There are several important issues that should be taken into account when you do and one is the commute. Will you be commuting…
Stop suffering and check out our winter homes in Costa Rica inventory online! It’s time to shovel snow again, for those who live way up north. I decided over 35 years ago to move to a warmer climate where there is no snow at all, my choice was Costa Rica. My wife has never seen…
Don’t you believe Costa Rica property sellers need any assistance when selling? More often than you can imagine, buyers eventually become Costa Rica property sellers and you will need help in marketing your Costa Rica property. But, as customers seeking to acquire property, you rarely ask about the exit strategy or who can help and…
I thought to make it easy for the surfers and create the Costa Rica Surf Real estate Guide. Costa Rica attracts surfers from all over the world because it is a surfers’ paradise. If surfing has been your hobby all your life, age doesn’t matter. When you are looking to purchase a beach home in…