You know I love living in Costa Rica vs living in Florida? I sometimes think that living in Costa Rica is like living in Florida was many years ago. Florida beaches are certainly some of the most beautiful in the world but are lined with condominiums and commercial buildings. Beaches in Costa Rica still have that…
Have you heard how you can make your perfect home in paradise in Uvita? If your plan is to live in Costa Rica soon and you’re trying to take the right decision, make sure you visit Uvita first. The Southern Pacific is a beautifully preserved area of Costa Rica that boasts some of the best…
For many years now buyers and sellers of Costa Rica real estate have been evading the Costa Rica Property Transfer Tax Law. The seller transfers the shares of the corporation that owns the underlying property to the buyer and this changes everything. By selling the shares of the corporation the parties in a real estate…
Ciudad Cariari is not well known as a place to retire in Costa Rica. If you are thinking of moving to Costa Rica and you are a city person, Ciudad Cariari is a fantastic option: You love to go to the beach but don’t want to live there. You need medical services of a good…
Estimated Reading Time: 5 Minutes Some clients ask us why they should move to Costa Rica. The answer is pretty simple. If you love nature – Costa Rica is a great place to be. If you like a simple life – it is here. If you want an uncomplicated and less stressful environment – you…
Cerro Colon Condominio, is a beautiful and exclusive gated community in Ciudad Colon, let me tell you more about it. Cerro Colon Condominio, only blocks from downtown Ciudad Colon, or Colon as the locals call it, is a beautiful 57 acres low density gated community where many foreigners and Costaricans have decided to make their home.…
Terrazas de Escazu condominium is located in San Rafael de Escazu, or in English “The Terraces of Escazu”. This beautiful condominium is only 2 blocks from the well-known Paco mall that offers a prime location and great access. Because this is a must for any Costa Rica real estate and mostly any Escazu condo that…
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)…