Residency Law

  Looking for real estate in Costa Rica can be a task, especially if you don’t know much about the country. To prevent you from getting duped, it’s a good idea to get education on the real estate purchase laws in Costa Rica. First, you must find real estate in Costa Rica that you wish to purchase. Then, check around for a licensed realtor to help you choose a property that will suit you. The downside of having a realtor is that some of them are not licensed. The double whammy is that in Costa Rica, they are not required

  In the previous post I spoke of what it takes for a retiree to gain temporary residency in Costa Rica. Today I would like to expand on that with the steps one takes to gain permanent residency in Costa Rica. We have already discussed the basic requirements you will need in your application for a Costa Rican resident permit: a birth certificate, a clean National Criminal Certificate (or if you are in the U.S., and FBI clearance), a Marriage Certificate if you are planning for your spouse and a set of fingerprints taken by the Costa Rican Police Archives

  Costa Rica is a country that draws its visitors in like a wildly beautiful magnet and the strongest pull seems to be in Jaco Beach. People who have visited once want to come back again and some, to stay. That’s what happened to me. If you are planning to take up a permanent or semi-permanent residence in a Jaco Beach Condo in Costa Rica, the first point of action would be to apply for a residency. In applying for a residency in Costa Rica, there are a number of categories or regimes under which you may qualify. Whichever the

  Even though you may be tempted to run and start investing in Costa Rica real estate since the property is low in price and promises a high return, there are a few things you should know before you actually purchase Costa Rica real estate. The law in Costa Rica can get very complicated, especially if you are a foreign investor or contemplating simply investing in Costa Rica real estate for your retirement. However, if you hire the chief ingredients, a lawyer and a real estate agent, then you will find investing in Costa Rica real estate to be much

    One of the things that can make purchasing Costa Rica real estate so difficult is the many small details in Costa Rica real estate law. Many of these can make or break your closing as well as reduce the worth of your property down the line if you are not careful. Whether you are a small investor looking for a piece of property in Costa Rica to retire on, or a large investor looking for properties in Costa Rica to purchase and develop, you need to know about a few small laws that will determine the future of

PROPERTY REGISTRATION AND LAND TITLE With the profile of a democratic and peaceful country, Costa Rica has incredibly beautiful scenery, amazing mountains, rainforests, volcanoes and about 4% of the world’s biodiversity. Besides this, in Costa Rica non-residents or foreigners have the same rights as Costa Rican citizens when purchasing real estate and law guarantees such property ownership rights. Add to these benefits, the fact that land and house prices in this beautiful country are highly affordable in contrast with the U.S. and European prices. Many investors from all over the world find in Costa Rica an excellent alternative to the

Legal facts of buying property here in Costa Rica Non Costa Rican citizens have the same right to own titled real property with fee–simple ownership, as do citizens of Costa Rica. These rights are protected by the Constitution and reflected in the Costa Rican laws. The real estate buying process in Costa Rica need not be intimidating or confusing. By understanding the steps in the process and pitfalls to avoid, a buyer can confidently invest and enjoy their property for years to come. Buying property with clear title Costa Rican law requires that all documents relating to an interest and/or