Every now and then, you will read that an expat or a local property owner lost their Costa Rica property rights to squatters or thieves. Unfortunately, the Costa Rican judicial system is very slow. It has some loopholes that allow the bad guys to get away with squatting or stealing a property. NO ONE should…
Exclusive Villa Real real estate in Santa Ana luxury gated community. Luxury homes and Estates as well as residential lots for sale in Villa Real Condominio Santa Ana. Villa Real is Costa Rica’s most exclusive address and is by far the most beautiful and exclusive gated community of Costa Rica. Check out our inventory of Villa…
Are you a perpetual tourist but planning on formal immigration to Costa Rica? Expats in Costa Rica seeking to regularize their migratory condition should take the opportunity the Costa Rican Government is currently offering, for a limited time only. The Costa Rica Immigration Department based on four transitory articles included in the latest Bylaws to the…
What can you expect when you hire Tom Rosenberger for your Costa Rica home inspection services? Building in Costa Rica or buying from a real estate developer is not as easy as some might think. Every country in the world has different specifications and building codes. It has to do with weather conditions, geological specifications,…
Cariari shopping will never be a problem again. A new commercial building will not only make Cariari shopping a lot easier. There will be additional services that make living in Cariari more attractive than ever. Running is a passion all over Costa Rica and Cariari is no exception, one sees them at their solitary endeavor,…
You must have heard about the famous marchamo in Costa Rica. If you own a vehicle in Costa Rica, you have to pay the marchamo once a year. This is paid before the end of December. Let me tell you what a marchamo is all about. The laws of Costa Rica oblige all vehicles to carry the proof…
In this 3rd and last blog on this matter, I will tell you about the powers this tax law will give the Costarican government. In my first and second blog about the changes in Costa Rica 2013 Tax Law, I explained about Law of Compliance with Standards of Fiscal Transparency and Law Strengthening the Tax…
There are some significant changes in the real estate tax procedures in the air that you should know about. In my first blog about Costa Rica Fiscal Transparency, I explained about Costa Rica’s legislation being on the verge of passing two new laws. This will bring about significant changes to the tax structure currently in…
The Chinchilla administration is presenting important changes in the standards of fiscal transparency. Costa Rica’s legislation is on the verge of passing two new laws. This brings about significant changes to the tax structure currently in effect. The two legislative bills have already passed the legislative hurdles. Now, the bills are shortly expected to be…
Did you know you can do your own free Costa Rica real estate title check? In fact, if you own property in Costa Rica, you should do this at least once a month. You might ask what for? To make sure the title of your property(ies) is still clear. Registro Nacional (also called Registro Público)…
Few communities in the Costa Rica Central Valley offer a resort lifestyle a nice as Residencias Los Jardines in Santa Ana does. Los Jardines is a gated community, This community offers extraordinary gardens, pools, gazebos, and security. You will not be able to find anything comparable in the Central Valley of Costa Rica. Los Jardines…
Dominical real estate replaces old locations that were hot before. The new expressway from San José to Caldera, built by a Spanish company at an estimated $238 million, is now completed. It allows travelers from the Central Valley of Costa Rica to reach Jacó in about an hour, instead of two hours or more. In…
One day before the Costarican Independence Day, on the 14th of September 2012, the Costa Rica National Register introduced a new website to give a better and faster service than ever. Being used to over 6,000 daily requests for certifications, register studies and other documents related to Costa Rica real estate, personal property, corporations, cadaster,…
Flamingo Beach is a great investment environment and a Pacific Coast prime location. The Pacific Coast was recently again in the news because of the re-inauguration of the Liberia Airport. The renovation of the International airport Daniel Oduber makes it possible for vacationers from the US and Canada to fly straight into Liberia. As a result, travelers…
Let me tell you about fertile Costa Rica soil. Construction Debris = Papaya. HUGE, MASSIVE, GARGANTUAN, MAMMOTH….well you get the point. That is exactly what this pile of construction ish I have is. Remodeling a house is always a big undertaking and so is the garbage that goes with it. In Costa Rica, most of the homes are constructed of…
Real estate prices reveal the hotspots in Global Property Guide Release: The 2012 Central America House Price Snapshot. MANAGUA, NICARAGUA – Whether you’re moving down the street or purchasing property in a foreign country, it’s your market knowledge that will help you succeed. Ideally, you’d go to market armed with a reliable and consistent set of market comps,…