If you live abroad and plan to finance a property purchase in Costa Rica, learn when you can use real estate as collateral, who holds title, and what to check before you sign. You’ve found a home in Costa Rica. The seller asks for a deposit to take it off the market...
Before buying property in Costa Rica, review the property carefully, verify zoning and permitted land use, and use an escrow company to protect the funds until the agreed conditions are met. These preventive steps help reduce legal and financial risks. Are you...
Living or running a business near the ocean in Costa Rica can be a dream come true. However, buying near the beach requires understanding the legal framework that protects much of the country’s coastline. A property’s location or appearance does not determine the...
Before you reserve, pay, or sign, one question changes the entire transaction. A property marketed as “beachfront” or “steps from the beach” is not necessarily transferred as registered private property. In Costa Rica, a coastal asset may be titled property, fall...
Costa Rica continues to attract international buyers looking for more than just a property: a place to live, enjoy retirement, or combine personal use with rental income. For North American investors, retirees, and digital nomads, purchasing real estate can be both a...
New regulations demand greater control in condominium management in Costa Rica The new Regulation to the Law Regulating Condominium Property, effective as of January 19, 2026 (Executive Decree No. 45214-MIVAH-MEIC-TUR), marks a turning point for condominium governance...
