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,…
Did you know that resident expats have a mandatory registration with Social Security? When you move to Costa Rica, legal residency should be on the top of your list and this article can be of great help to your immigration due diligence. Any foreign resident in Costa Rica that wants to obtain or renew their…
The Famous Costa Rica Fairy Tale: homes in Costa Rica might not be as you expect. When searching for homes in Costa Rica on the internet while doing your due diligence, you have probably seen some comments about Costa Rican property for sale at “gringo” prices. Let me explain this famous fairy tale to you and…
It is not always easy to stay happy when you live in Costa Rica. For anyone who comes from a different culture, moving to paradise is a little hard at times. After over 30 years of “almost” complete happiness, I still live in Costa Rica. AND, I still have some difficult days. My son Andres,…
This Real Estate Tax Guide for North American Expats can be very helpful when buying and selling Costa Rica Real Estate. Moving abroad is a difficult and complicated process even apart from the issue of real estate. Purchasing real estate overseas has complicated implications on your expat taxes. The solutions can be found in this Real…
Do you need to send money to Costa Rica? Is it easy to wire money to someone else to make payments? We started doing property management for quite a few clients who bought a property through our office many years ago. Those homes are not rentals but used by their owners whenever they come to…
Horseback riding is fantastic at Finca Caballo Loco in El Rodeo, Ciudad Colon. If you are in for active retirement, you will love this story. Rudy Matthews wrote about active retirement in Costa Rica, so I thought about Krysia Peterson and her Finca Caballo Loco. And I think you will love the horseback riding topic.…
The proceeds of a property closing in Costa Rica need to appear correctly in a deed. Why is that? I had what looked like a simple closing and it almost turned into a nightmare. That happened because the rules are changing. After closing, the seller deposited the proceeds of the sale in her local bank…
